Ivan Rakitić’s playing time at Barcelona has been restricted as the midfielder has made only one start in the league this season.
Over the weekend, Marca reported the Croatia international has changed his mind and is now ready to listen to proposals regarding an exit. Manchester United, Juventus and Inter Milan have been ‘stalking’ the 31-year-old ‘for months’.
Mundo Deportivo and Sport reported on Sunday that there have been serious contacts between the Nerazzurri and the La Liga winners for January transfer.
AS further adds to it and suggests Ernesto Valverde’s side are ready to sanction the sale.
Inter, who wanted Rakitić in 2018, are likely return for him in the next window, but it’s stated Antonio Conte’s side could anticipate an approach from Juventus, who wanted the midfielder in the summer.
Barcelona would be satisfied if they receive an offer of around €35m for Rakitić, who has been in a tug of war with his employer for more than a year over an improved deal.
Barca have not offered him a new contract and AS adds the situation ‘has become unsustainable and requires a solution for a player who has behaved impeccably and has been indispensable in Barça’s recent titles. The end seems close’.
