Transfer Gist: Rakitic Edges Closer To Italy

in #football5 years ago

Barcelona midfielder, Ivan Rakitic is reportedly edging closer to a £43 million move to Italy, with Inter Milan his most likely destination.

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Inter Milan look to be in Pole position to land Rakitic.

The Croatia International who was part of the team that came second to France at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia has been strongly linked with Inter Milan.

The Nerazzuri are looking to reinforce for next season, with the hope of wresting power from Juventus who have taken the league for the eight straight year this season.

With three Serie A games to go, Inter are currently 26 points behind already crowned champions, Juventus but are in fourth position, fighting to qualify for next season's Champions League.

Rakitic has enjoyed a wonderful five-year spell at Barcelona after his move from Sevilla in 2014 which has brought him four each of La Liga titles and Copa del Rey.

He formed a formidable partnership with Sergio Busquet in the heart of the midfield. The 31-year Old is now deemed surplus to requirements following the emergence of Carles Alena and the impending arrival of Frenkie de Jong from Ajax, with Busquet still waxing string, Arthur Melo and Arturo Vidal all vying for the position.

Interestingly, Barcelona rejected a bid of £86 million (€100 million) for the Croatian from Paris Saint German, just last season but would seemingly get much lower this time around, about a 50% reduction in that price.

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Barcelona rejected a bid of £86 million for Rakitic from PSG just last season.

Rakitic is not the only one facing exit at the Camp Nou with Philippe Coutinho and Samuel Umtiti both having their future hanging on the balance.

His dream of ending his stay in Catalunya with a treble was cut short, following Barcelona's elimination in the quarterfinals of the Champions League.

Having secured the league, the champions can still add the Copa del Rey title, should they defeat Valencia in the final on May 25th.

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