According to SportsBoom, Nottingham Forest are targeting Man City's 32-year-old Croatian midfielder Mateo Kovačić, and his availability has also attracted interest from Aston Villa. Kovačić joined City in July 2023 and his contract runs until 2027. The midfielder has earned 116 caps for Croatia, scoring five goals. In the 2025/2026 Premier League season, he has made 6 appearances and provided 1 assist. His market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €10.00m.