World Cup winner rejects Manchester United, Pogba makes stunning decision on future, Manchester City target having medical at Chelsea and more - Premier League transfer news, 8th August 2018

Kovacic to have medical at Chelsea today

Mateo Kovacic at a Croatia Training Session - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia

The Independent had earlier reported via Manchester Evening News that Kovacic is pushing for a move to Manchester City.

But now, Express are claiming that Kovacic is all set to have his medical at Chelsea today. Kovacic reportedly refused to train this week until his future was resolved. Now his request for a move away has been granted and will be joining Chelsea on loan and will have his medical today!

Manchester United desperate to sign Jordi Alba

Valencia v Barcelona - La Liga

Manchester United went into the transfer market wanting to resolve their left-back problems. Consequently, they were in the race to sign Alex Sandro of Juventus and Danny Rose of Tottenham.

However, neither of those moves worked out and it looked like United were going to stick with Luke Shaw. However, latest reports from The Daily Star suggest that Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho wants to bring none other than Barcelona's Jordi Alba all the way to Old Trafford.

However, this looks like a highly unlikely deal. Barcelona only recently sold Alba's backup Lucas Digne to Everton and they'd be in over their heads to offload one of their key players.