Barcelona need to raise funds to sign Antoine Griezmann and Matthijs de Ligt and therefore could be tempted to sell. Spanish outlet Sport claim United have made the approach for Rakitic with Ander Herrera set to leave the club. The Croatian has won four La Liga titles and a Champions League at Barcelona. The report claims Rakitic would demand a pay increase if he were to leave the Nou Camp for Old Trafford. Manchester United boss Solskjaer is looking to bolster his midfield with Herrera leaving and the future of Paul Pogba uncertain.

Source: Express June 11, 2019 15:11 UTC