Despitte being public knowledge that Atletico will not sign players in January, there are those who are still leaving the door open for a possible transfer by 'Los Colchoneros'.
Journalist Susana Guasch on '#Vamos' revealed a firm interest from Cholo Simeone's team in Ivan Rakitic.
"Rakitic could leave Barcelona in January, in the winter transfer window, she said, something which other sources also say.
"There is a club who are willing to pay what Barca are asking for. That is Atletico Madrid, Guasch continued.
November 14, 2019
The transfer fee would be 40 million euros and Rakitic would arrive to bring more weight and quality to a midfield in which Thomas is not being consistent, Llorente has not met expectations and Koke has been unrecognisabel.
"It would be 40 million euros, the same as what they wanted in the summer. It's cheap. Another matter is his salary, around 6.5 million euros," the journalist confirmed.
While Atletico have seen there is a vacancy in the midfield, Barcelona have hardly played Ivan Rakitic this term. The Croat has played just a fraction over 250 minutes so far this season.