Atletico Madrid Linked With Winter Move For Ivan Rakitic

[RealGM Wiretap]

Atletico Madrid are reportedly seeking a move for Ivan Rakitic.

Rakitic has fallen behind Frenkie de Jong in Barcelona\'s midfield, and has yet to complete a full 90 minutes this season.

Barcelona have placed a $44 million valuation on Rakitic.

Via Jaime Candil/As

[ecuhus1981]

I would be upset if Atletico paid $44mil (40mil euros) for Ivan, even though I feel he'd add a nice dimension to the club. We already have Partey and Herrera struggling to find a role behind Koke and Saul, though, so I don't know what else we'd have up our sleeves. I suppose for the right price, you take the talent, and deal with the roster re-shuffling later.