Chelsea are set to sign Matteo Kovacic on loan from Real Madrid, according to reports in Spain.
Marca claim that the deal will be confirmed ‘in the next few hours’, with the Croatian looking to leave Madrid for regular game time.
The report claims that a deal has been agreed with the player training away from the first-team squad as he pushes for a move.
New Real Madrid boss Julen Lopetegui had been hoping to keep the player, with the former Spain boss looking to build a new-looked Madrid side, but that no longer appears to be the case.
Previous reports have stated that Maurizio Sarri is a known admirer of the midfielder, having tracked him since his time at Inter.
A lot was expected of the player during his time at the San Siro and it was his form there that saw him earn a move to the Spanish giants.
The player will be hoping to rediscover the form he showed in Italy whilst on loan in London.
