Kovacic has been very open with the club about his intentions and went to Valdebebas on 20 July - shortly after Croatia's World Cup celebrations and before he started his holidays to clarify his position. The player wanted to speak privately with Lopetegui and also discuss the matter with his team mates. He told the coach that he isn't happy with the amount of playing time he has been getting and for that reason, he has been looking for a move elsewhere. Merengues' Staff are confident that they can change his mind and have stated that he is not for sale. All of the clubs who have made enquiries about the midfielder, including Manchester City, Roma and Bayern Munich, have been met with the same reply - he is not on the market. Madrid are not willing to sell Kovacic, regardless of the price offered.
Source: transfermarketweb.com