Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing Ivan Rakitic from Barcelona.
The report in the Spanish publication has credited Sevilla, Juventus and Atletico Madrid with interest in the Croatia international midfielder as well.
However, according to the report, Spurs are leading the race, with Sevilla unable to muster up the cost of signing the 32-year-old, Juventus concerned about the longevity of a deal, and Atletico unwilling to offer him a long-term contract due to his age.
Good signing for Tottenham Hotspur?
Given that Rakitic is out of contract at Barcelona next summer and is 32 years of age, Tottenham would not have to spend a lot in transfer fee amid the current economic uncertainty caused by the global health crisis.
Spurs head coach Jose Mourinho rates the former Sevilla star highly, having described him as “one of the most underrated players in the world” on beIN SPORTS in March 2019.
The former FC Basel and Schalke star is a very successful player and a serial winner, and he would enhance the quality of the Tottenham midfield.
Football in England and Spain is suspended at the moment due to the global health crisis, and it is not clear when the season will resume.
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