Liverpool target Mateo Kovacic could be set to leave Inter Milan for Real Madrid, according to reports in Italy.

Mateo Kovacic: Set for a move to Real Madrid?

Liverpool have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Inter Milan's Mateo Kovacic after reports emerged linking the midfielder with Real Madrid.

The 21-year-old Croatian has been a reported Reds target throughout this transfer window, with Italian daily Gazzetta dello Sport linking Kovacic with a £21.3m move to Anfield.

However, the same newspaper is reporting that Rafa Benitez's side have reached an agreement with Inter for the transfer of Kovacic - although the Spanish club have yet to confirm the deal.

Having already purchased seven players this summer, Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has revealed the club are intending to continue their work in this summer's transfer window.

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