Paris Saint-Germain demand Ivan Rakitic in exchange of Neymar: Reports

Barcelona's Croatian midfielder Ivan Rakitic applauds before the 54th Joan Gamper Trophy friendly football match between Barcelona and Arsenal at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on August 4, 2019. (Photo by Josep LAGO / AFP)


It is a widely reported fact now that the La Liga side FC Barcelona are trying to draft into their team their former star player Neymar Jr from Paris Saint Germain (PSG). It was also reported that they have in fact offered a couple of players who can be exchanged for the Brazilian player in the ongoing transfer window.

However, PSG has denied all the various offers made by Barcelona to send Neymar back to Blaugrana. In a recent report, it was revealed that PSG have in fact demanded Ivan Rakitic in a deal which will be settled in exchange of Neymar plus cash to meet their valuation of the star player.

According to a report published in Express, Barcelona FC were open to the possibility of exchanging Philippe Coutinho or Ousmane Dembele or both with Neymar.

However, media outlet Sport reports that PSG are not at all interested in either or both of them but have gravitated their interest towards Ivan Rakitic. It remains to be seen if Barcelona comply with PSG’s latest demand.