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Man Utd transfer news: Mourinho given boost after Kovacic goes AWOL at Real Madrid
MANCHESTER UNITED have been given a boost in their pusuit of Real Madrid star Mateo Kovacic, reports claim.
Kovacic has found himself linked with a move to Manchester United.
Jose Mourinho has been eyeing a deal for the ex-Inter Milan star as he seeks to add more quality to his squad.
Recent reports had suggested that Kovacic was unwilling to play for United.
But now according to Spanish paper Marca, Kovacic has gone AWOL and refused to turn up training.
However, it is suggested he will stay in the Spanish capital until his future is sorted.
The player has even met with the new coach, Julen Lopetegui, to discuss leaving the Bernabeu.
I think this would be a good move for Manchester United
ESPN pundit Steve Nicol last week backed a transfer for Kovacic to go through.
He said: “It depends on whether Jose Mourinho is going to try and change his style a little bit,” Nicol told ESPN FC.
“I don’t see how he can’t; he can’t expect to be at Manchester United for much longer if his teams continue to play the way they have done since he arrived.
“I think Kovacic would just give them a little extra something.
“Kovacic will work hard, there’s no question about that. But he also has the ability and the flare going forward to create.
“I think this would be a good move for Manchester United.”
The Premier League transfer window closes on Thursday (5pm).