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Rakitic & Aleñá Deemed Surplus to Requirements as Barcelona Look to Offload Pair in January

Barcelona are reportedly looking to offload both Ivan Rakitic and Carles Aleñá in the January transfer window as the midfield pair are deemed surplus to requirements by the Catalan club.

It is thought that both players would prefer to stay and fight for their place in the side. However, if the opportunity arises to gain more playing time elsewhere, the pair will not stand in the way of a transfer.

According to Mundo Deportivo, the Catalan giants are happy to sanction moves for the duo in order for them to gain more minutes.

It is believed that Rakitic has two potential suitors in Italy, coming in the form of Serie A powerhouses Juventus and Internazionale.