​Man City have offered Croatia international Mateo Kovacic to Inter Milan in recent daysA move would “hardly be considered at the moment” with too many midfielders in Inter’s squadThe development follows reports that Kovacic is likely to leave the Etihad Stadium this summerManchester City have offered Mateo Kovacic to Inter Milan in recent days, though the Serie A champions are unlikely to pursue a move given the current congestion in their midfield, as per a new report from Italy.Kovacic, 32, has been identified as one of the players Manchester City are looking to move on as part of a summer rebuild that has already seen significant incomings at the Etihad Stadium, with the Croatia international having been reported as considered likely to depart before the transfer window closes.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe £116 million arrival of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest has significantly altered the landscape of the midfield available to incoming manager Enzo Maresca, adding further competition for places in a position where Kovacic had previously been a regular and trusted contributor under Pep Guardiola.Nottingham Forest eyeing Manchester City midfield raid as Elliot Anderson undergoes medicalDirector of football Hugo Viana has been working to manage the outgoing side of the club’s summer business alongside the incomings, with the futures of several experienced players in the squad still to be resolved as pre-season preparations gather pace at the Etihad Stadium.The approach to Inter represents one strand of that effort, with City understood to be exploring multiple potential destinations for Kovacic as they seek to find a route out that works for player, club and suitor in the time remaining before the window closes.As reported by Matteo Moretto and relayed by FcInterNewsit, Inter Milan have been offered the chance to sign Kovacic in recent days, with Manchester City’s representatives approaching the Italian champions to gauge their interest in a player seeking regular first-team football ahead of the new season.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHowever, Moretto reports that a move would “hardly be considered at the moment” given the current volume of midfield players within Inter’s squad, with the Serie A side’s existing depth in that area of the pitch making it difficult to justify adding another option regardless of the quality on offer.The rejection, or more precisely the lack of active interest, does not close off Inter’s involvement in the Kovacic story entirely – squad situations can shift quickly across a transfer window, and a departure elsewhere within Inter’s midfield could yet reopen the conversation – but as matters stand it represents a significant early setback for City’s efforts to secure a sale.It is worth noting that this is an offer rather than a request – the initiative here has come from Manchester City’s side rather than from Inter’s – which reflects the proactive ap