And although the £30 million price tag is not on the Spanish giants are allegedly ready to allow him join a new club on a loan deal.
The 22-year-old Croatia international is also on offer to Everton and Juventus but is interested in a move to the Premier League.
Kovacic is a box to box player who can also play as the holding midfielder and has an edge to his game which could be suited to England.
He was bought by Rafa Benitez from Inter Milan but has struggled for games alongside Madrid’s stellar cast and wants to kickstart his career.