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Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic 'agrees personal terms with Man City as he closes in on move... with the two clubs to discuss a fee after the Champions League final'

Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic has agreed personal terms with Manchester City, according to reports.

The Croatia international is out of contract next year and Chelsea are keen to offload players who have 12 months remaining on their deal instead of seeing them leave on a free transfer next summer.

Mail Sport revealed Man City were given permission by Chelsea to hold talks with Kovacic over a move.

And according to Fabrizio Romano, the Premier League champions have now agreed a contract with the Chelsea midfielder.

The clubs are expected to agree a fee after the Champions League final.