Manchester United transfer news: Red Devils ‘eye move for Barcelona star Ivan Rakitic’

MANCHESTER UNITED has reportedly earmarked Ivan Rakitic as the missing link at Old Trafford.

The Croatian, 29, has impressed since joining Barcelona from Sevilla in 2014 and is now an integral part of Ernesto Valverde’s side.

According to Diario Gol, Jose Mourinho has marked the Croatian out as his top target.

Philippe Coutinho’s transfer in January put Rakitic on red alert as the Brazilian has been deployed in an attacking role of late.

Rakitic wants clarification over what the move would mean for his Barcelona future.

The publication also claims the 29-year-old has numerous offers from European clubs.

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Meanwhile, Paul Pogba’s super-agent Mino Raiola insists the midfielder will not leave Manchester United until he has won a Premier League title.

Reports of a fall-out between the Frenchman, 24, and Jose Mourinho had cast doubt over his future.

However, Raiola played down the row, but while he claimed Pogba has no intention of leaving any time soon, he refused to completely rule out a move in the future.

He told Italian TV station Rai Sport: “If things are not going well, I try to do my job, to find satisfactory solutions for my players and the clubs.

“At the moment, Paul hasn’t told me anything and I know he won’t move without having won a title. There isn’t as big a war with Mourinho as has been reported, but in the transfer market, you never tell the truth and you can never say never.”