Barcelona news: Ivan Rakitic makes Arsenal and Manchester United transfer decision
MANCHESTER UNITED and Arsenal have reportedly enquired about the possibility of taking Ivan Rakitic to the Premier League - but the midfielder knows which team he prefers.
Ivan Rakitic could apparently leave Barcelona in the summer
However, the Croatian is said to have made up his mind over his next club.
El Gol Digital claim that the 30-year-old will snub a move to United in favour of Arsenal.
The Gunners are in the market for midfielders because of the uncertainly over Jack Wilshere, who is out of contract at the end of the season.
Rakitic is thought to be seen as the ideal replacement and someone who Arsene Wenger can build a side around next term.
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The only downside is that they look set to miss out on Champions League football unless they can win the Europa League this campaign.
Meanwhile, United could lose Paul Pogba and Marouane Fellaini in the summer, while Michael Carrick has also announced his retirement.
Manager Jose Mourinho will be given a decent budget to strengthen his team but Rakitic is said to prefer Arsenal’s style of football and will snub the Portuguese boss.