Manchester United reportedly attempted to lure Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic to Old Trafford in the summer with an annual salary offer of €10 million (£8.6 million).
According to Mundo Deportivo (h/t Sport Witness) talks are about to begin between the player and the Nou Camp club over a new contract. However, it’s noted that United were in for the 28-year-old ahead of the current campaign, and according to Mundo Deportivo’s Josep M. Artelis, there is a lingering interest—a “siren song”—in the player.
Here’s a look at how the story was covered in the newspaper, including a mention of United and manager Jose Mourinho on the front page, courtesy of 101 Great Goals.