In Barcelona, the 'solution' to Paul Pogba's complicated future at Real Madrid could be found. The French midfielder will leave Manchester United only if the club finds him a reinforcement of equal or better level, and at Old Trafford they believe that the ideal replacement would be at Camp Nou. Ivan Rakitic has entered the plans of the English club.
From Spain, they assure that the Croatian already has one foot out of the culé entity. There is an overcrowding in the midfield and he is the great candidate to leave. Even Ernesto Valverde made it clear in a press conference a few days ago. "I don't know if Rakitic will be an important player this season. The years are passing."
Rakitic's contract with Barça ends in 2021, and although the player has expressed his intention to stay at Camp Nou on several occasions, the blue and red directors are willing to listen to offers. The estimated value of the player is around 50 million euros, a figure that Manchester would have no problem paying. The next few days will be crucial in the future of the Croatian, as the transfer market in the Premier League ends on August 8. If Rakitic arrives, the door would open for Pogba to leave for Real Madrid.
Ivan Rakitic has a contract with Barcelona until 2021. (Foto: Getty Images)
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