Manchester United have reportedly joined the race to sign Ivan Rakitic from Barcelona, according to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo.
The Croatian midfielder is contracted to Barca until July of 2021 but the La Liga champions are said to be willing to sell him for around £43m, according to a report.
Chelsea are closely monitoring the rise of Barcelona starlet Philippe Coutinho ahead of a potential approach in the summer.
The 26-year-old has only spent more than a year at Camp Nou but despite scoring 18 goals from 54 appearances in all competitions, it is unclear whether the midfielder will remain at the club ahead of next season.
Barcelona have reportedly expressed an interest in making an audacious move for Chelsea’s Olivier Giroud in their search for a new striker.
The La Liga champions are keen to strengthen their attacking options this month after Munir El Haddadi’s departure left Luis Suarez as the club’s only recognised forward.
Barcelona have reportedly outlined their intentions to move for Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen in January, should Samuel Umtiti requires surgery, according to Spanish outlet Sport.
Christensen, 22, who joined the Blues from Danish SuperLiga outfit Brondby on a free transfer in 2012 and has since been on the books of the Premier League giants for 6 years now.
Barcelona have reportedly stepped up their interest in Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba after the Frenchman’s uncertain situation at Old Trafford, with a January move now be much more possible, reports The Independent.
The Catalan giants have had an interest in the France international for some time, and have maintained good relation with his agent, Mino Raiola.