Ivan Rakitic. Photo: Reuters

The Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic could leave the team if the club will acquire the midfielder, Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho.

Claims to Diario Gol, in this case 29-year-old Croat will ask Barcelona to let him go to another team because he wants to play, not sit on the bench.

In summer, the Catalan club did English a few suggestions about buying the 25-year-old Brazilian, but each time the “Reds” have refused.

It is reported that in January, Barcelona will make a new offer to Liverpool.

According to the publication, the situation with Rakitic is being watched by “Chelsea” “Manchester United” and “Arsenal”.

This season, Rakitic has played for Barcelona in 23 matches in all competitions, scoring one goal and three assists, informs SE.