Bayern Munich join clubs interested in Barcelona player

According to Sport, Bayern Munich has joined clubs in the line to sign Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic. The Croatian midfielder's contract is due to expire in the summer of 2021 and the contract extension talks have not started yet. Barça don't want to tackle the situation until the summer. Last summer, the player had a huge offer from Paris Saint-Germain and the club seriously considered selling for 90 million euros. In recent weeks, various clubs have approached Barcelona and the player's agents. Inter Milan are one of the clubs but Barça aren't convinced they can pay the fee. Chelsea have also made contact but have been hit by a transfer ban. Meanwhile, Manchester United and Juventus are in the background. It is believed that Barcelona want more than 50 million euros for the Croatian midfielder.

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