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Tottenham join race to sign Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic but face competition from Atletico Madrid, Juventus, Napoli and Sevilla as Croatia star ponders future at Nou Camp

Tottenham have joined the race to sign Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic after the midfielder admitted he is considering his future at the club.

Rakitic has been a key part of Barca's success since joining the club from Sevilla in 2014 but has been relegated to a supporting role this season.

The arrival of Frenkie De Jong from Ajax last summer has seen the Rakitic lose his place in the first team and led to questions marks over his future.

Tottenham have reportedly joined the race to sign Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic

Tottenham have reportedly joined the race to sign Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic

Rakitic has revealed he turned down a move to PSG as part of a deal for Neymar last summer
Rakitic has hinted at exit after saying he doesn't want to be treated like a 'sack of potatoes'

This week the Croatia international revealed Barca had attempted to use him as a makeweight as part of a proposed deal to sign Neymar from PSG last summer.