Rakitic could play part in Skriniar to Barca

The transfer window is about negotiating and negotiating. One of the players that could be leaving Barcelona is Rakitic, as he knows that he is a bit-part player and doesn't have the same role as before.

The Croat doesn't lack suitors, and Inter and Milan are both after him. Inter could have a slight advantage in the race for the CM.

However, they would have to calculate how much this would cost because according to 'Mundo Deportivo', the deal could include the Slovakian defender Skriniar.

His value is high, his importance is too, therefore Inter won't let him leave easily, because his contract also doesn't expire until 30th June 2023.

The aforementioned source argue that Barca could ask for Skriniar in the deal involving Rakitic, at least getting him for cheaper if they finally decide to go for the defender.

So far this season, Rakitic has played 9 matches and started just one of them, so it's very different from how he faired in previous seasons.