Gossip Column: Rakitic, Rabiot, Joao Felix, Grimaldo, Pepe, Ginter, and more…

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Friday, 8th February 2019

Ivan Rakitic is keen to leave FC Barcelona. With the arrival of Frenkie de Jong and the potential landing of Adrien Rabiot, the Croatia international is worried about his future and would be open to play elsewhere. Inter have already been connected to him.
Gazzetta dello Sport

Another day, another Joao Felix rumour. This time, it has been confirmed that both Real Madrid and Manchester United are set to go “all in” on the Portuguese starlet.
ESPN FC

Arsenal are looking for a new left-back and have made Alex Grimaldo one of their priorities for the upcoming summer.
Mundo Deportivo

Nicolas Pepe has been linked with a Premier League switch, but could he move to the Bundesliga instead? Bayern Munich are planning a €50m bid for the Lille star.
Le10Sport

Matthias Ginter has been one of the best players for Monchengladbach this season and he’s attracting the interest of both Tottenham and Arsenal. The 25-year-old also has 23 caps for the German national team.
Sky Sports

Fiete Arp is set to leave Hamburger SV and will join Bayern Munich, either in 2019 or 2020, and the decision will be “entirely taken by the player”, the current Bundesliga champions announced.
Bayern’s official site

Shots fired! Isco said he is not “receiving the same opportunities as his teamamtes”, in an evident criticism of manager Santiago Solari.
ESPN FC

Manchester United are close to extend David De Gea‘s contract. It would be a record-breaking five-year deal that would make him the highest-paid goalkeeper in world football.
Metro