Mundo Deportivo are reporting that Tottenham are the frontrunners to sign Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic.
The 32-year-old only has one year left on his contract at the Camp Nou and is expected to be allowed to leave this summer.
Although he is reaching the twilight of his career, the 106-cap Croatia international is still a class act, evidenced by this stunning volley against us in the Champions League last season…
These Spurs fans on Twitter would be happy to accept gambling on Rakitic’s age for a player of his proven pedigree.
I wouldn’t be at all averse to us signing a couple of 30+ players in the next window, and agree Rakitic would be a big upgrade on Harry Winks.
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But neither a genuine sitter nor competition for Dele as a No.10, I wonder whether the Barcelona man is the type of midfielder that we need?