Reports: FC Barcelona and Manchester United plan a swap deal involving Ivan Rakitic, Real Madrid make the first bid for Eden Hazard and more: Transfer round-up, July 21, 2018

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On FC Barcelona's radar

Manchester United demand Ivan Rakitic plus cash for Paul Pogba

FC Barcelona's interest in the World Cup winner is growing with each passing day. Manchester United are in the know-how and have told the Catalans to include Ivan Rakitic in the deal. According to Don Balon, Jose Mourinho admires Rakitic and wants him to replace Pogba at the heart of his team.

Barcelona are pondering over this offer with Rakitic being on the other side of 30. Manchester United value Pogba at around €150 million but with Rakitic's inclusion, that price is expected to come down considerably.

Real Madrid target Kieran Trippier

In your most improbable rumour of the day, the Sun has reported that Real Madrid are preparing a £50 million bid for Tottenham Hotspur's Kieran Trippier. The fullback's impressive run in the World Cup has caught Real Madrid's attention.

But Spurs are confident of holding onto Trippier who only signed a five year deal with the club last summer. Madrid also have far too many right backs in their roster in the form of Dani Carvajal, Alvaro Odriozola and Achraf Hakimi.