Inter have stepped up their pursuit for Barcelona star Ivan Rakitic according to La Gazzetta delloSport.
The Croatian midfielder has reportedly said no to the offers of Manchester United and Arsenal to join the Serie A giants at the end of the season.
GdS – #Inter are in advanced talks with #Barcelona for Ivan #Rakitic.
The #Nerazzurri have offered €35m while #Barca are currently asking for €45m. both parties seem confident a deal can be agreed, perhaps at €40m.#Rakitic has ‘chosen’ #Inter for next season. 🗞🇭🇷⚫️🔵 pic.twitter.com/ahDYYo33jS— Serpents of Madonnina (@SerpentsOfInter) February 20, 2019
The Italian paper provides further updates about Inter’s offer to Barcelona. The Serie A giants have had a € 35 million bid rejected by Barcelona but they will soon offer € 40 million plus bonuses in order to match Barcelona’s € 45 million price-tag.
The player, whose contract at the Nou Camp expires in 2021, has agreed to sign a four-year deal worth € 6.5 million per season.
Apparently, Rakitic has decided his future: he wants Inter move and he’s already said no to two other big European clubs.
Rakitić is looking for new experiences, and Inter is one of the most interested in his services