Chelsea are leading the race between a handful of Premier League clubs to sign Barcelona star Ivan Rakitic, with the Catalan side's midfield becoming increasingly packed.
Sport report that the Blues will look to secure a summer move for the World Cup finalist over the coming months, after Paris Saint-Germain failed with a €90m approach of their own just last summer.
The impending arrival of Frenkie de Jong and the likely move for Adrien Rabiot will leave Barça with far more midfielders than they have slots to play them in, leaving a departure likely – and Rakitic appears to be one of candidates attracting the most interest.