FC Barcelona to replace Rakitic with €150 million-rated World Cup winner, Chelsea want Milinkovic-Savic and more: Transfer round-up, July 16, 2018

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Will Pogba replace Rakitic at Camp Nou?

FC Barcelona eyeing Paul Pogba with Ivan Rakitic all set to leave

Don Balon claims that Ivan Rakitic is tempted by a return to the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich making their interest known. Rakitic is frustrated by the business done by Barcelona in the midfield department and may decide to leave the Catalans this summer.

Meanwhile, another report from Don Balon suggests that Barcelona are intensifying their efforts to sign Paul Pogba. His agent has also been in touch with the Catalans over a summer move. Rated at €150 million by Manchester United, Barcelona are keen on landing the World Cup winner to soften the blow of losing Andres Iniesta, Paulinho and possibly Ivan Rakitic.

Atletico Madrid targeting Nikola Kalinic

Tuttosport has reported that Atletico Madrid have got in touch with AC Milan regarding the transfer of Nikola Kalinic. It is believed that Diego Simeone is eyeing Kalinic to share the workload with Diego Costa and Antoine Griezmann. The Croatian is touted by many to be Fernando Torres' replacement. AC Milan value the striker at €20 million.