Manchester City interested in midfielder
Barcelona are ready to offload some stars in order to pay for Lionel Messi’s new contract, including midfielder Ivan Rakitic.
Arda Turan is already set to leave the club, with China a likely destination, but Rakitic is also one of the names rumoured to be heading out of the exit door.
Pep Guardiola is desperate to sign a creative midfielder to replace Ilkay Gundogan whist he’s out injured, and Rakitic fills the criteria perfectly.
El Confidencial reporter Alonso Castilla wrote: “He’s lost weight in the team in recent times, when last year he was practically untouchable due to his tremendous work rate.
“But now his situation is not the same and Man City appear on the horizon for the Croatian central midfielder.
“Pep Guardiola has sounded him out as the perfect substitute for the injured Gundogan.
“It is known that the footballer will not have any problem changing his shirt if there is extra money to be earned.”
By Ben Kelly – @benkelly_10
