The midfielder made 34 appearances in his first season at the Bernabeu, but he was used mostly as a substitute and has been linked with an exit this summer.

Croatia international Kovacic only joined Madrid last summer after impressing at Inter Milan.

Express Sport takes a look at who Ronald Koeman might look to bring in at Everton during the summer transfer window

New Everton boss Ronald Koeman has been linked with a number of midfielder’s since his arrival at Goodison Park.

Zenit St Petersburg’s Axel Witsel and Manchester United’s Morgan Schneiderlin are both on the Dutchman’s radar.

While West Ham have been prioritising a striker this summer, and have now seemingly missed out on Marseille’s Michy Batshuayi, with the Belgian closing in on a move to Chelsea.