Manchester United are reportedly interested in Real Madrid star Mateo Kovacic, but Los Blancos do not want to part with him.
According to MailOnline's Simon Jones, United are among those to take a keen interest in Kovacic's announcement of his desire to leave the Spanish capital, but Madrid "value him highly as a versatile and quality back-up to their midfield and are reluctant to sell."
He also has three years remaining on his contract at the Santiago Bernabeu, and a buyout clause of £264 million.
Per sports journalist Jonas Giaever, Kovacic recently told Marca of his need for more game time:
Jonas GiæverTomorrow's MARCA: "I want to play more and the best is that I leave Madrid" - Mateo Kovacic wants out of Real Madrid.