Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic is spying a return to Italy this summer.

The former Inter Milan midfielder, reports AS, is already prepared to demand a transfer at Real.

Juventus are waiting to take Kovacic off Real's hands, having had a €75m offer for the midfielder turned down a year ago.

The Bianconeri have held talks with the player's minders to register their interest and know he is keen.

However, Kovacic wants to know the identity of Zinedine Zidane's successor before making a final decision.