Rumour Has It: Four-way tussle for Chelsea´s Kovacic

Thomas Tuchel’s arrival at Bayern Munich has already resulted in fresh transfer links with the Bundesliga giants.

One player said to be of interest to Bayern’s new boss is one of his former Chelsea regulars.

However, Bayern could face competition from several Premier League clubs.

TOP STORY – FOUR-WAY TUSSLE FOR KOVACIC

Mateo Kovacic is said to be attracting interest from Bayern, Manchester City, Manchester United and Liverpool.

Calciomercato report that Bayern’s new boss Tuchel, who replaced Julian Nagelsmann in a shock move on Friday, wants to bring in the Croatia international, who he coached at Chelsea.

However, according to 90min, Liverpool, City and United are also monitoring the situation, with Kovacic heading into the final year of his contract at Stamford Bridge.

ROUND UP

– According to Calciomercato, Bayern could also look to sign Edouard Mendy from Chelsea.

– Fabrizio Romano has claimed Newcastle United are keen on signing Scott McTominay.

– Romano also says that Chelsea and Arsenal are interested in Southampton’s Romeo Lavia.

– GiveMeSport’s Dean Jones reports that Tottenham will look to sound out ex-Bayern boss Nagelsmann should they sack Antonio Conte.