Barcelona Become A Small Fish As The Sharks Circle In Transfer Ocean

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Barcelona are bracing themselves for Paris St-Germain interest in Ivan Rakitic to become a tangible bid, according to the Daily Mail.

Despite head coach Thomas Tuchel voicing concerns over the impact of UEFA’s Financial Fair Play investigations, the French champions are spending oblivious to any penalty which may be imposed on them.

After decades of being the predator in successive transfer windows, the Catalans find themselves as the prey, fending off the unwelcome advances of a wealthier club.

Rakitic, a member of the Croatia squad which reached the World Cup finals in Russia this summer, has long been linked with a move away from the Camp Nou but it is not known if he is keen on a move to the Ligue Un club.

With Andres Iniesta now in Japan and Paulinho in China, the Blaugrana will need to be sure of landing a replacement if they are to permit the sale of the 30-year-old midfielder.

With a week of the Spanish transfer window remaining, Barcelona need to act swiftly to sign a replacement. As Real Madrid are finding, that is no easy task.

Local media reports claim PSG’s initial bid of €90m will be rebuffed by Barcelona who are determined to hold out until the French club triggers Rakitic €120m escape clause.