Turkish side, Besiktas, are set to join Premier League clubs, Liverpool and Chelsea, in a race to sign Sevilla?s highly rated midfirlder, Ivan Rakitic, reports talkSPORT. The Croatian midfielder is fresh from his side?s victory over Benfica in the Europa League final, and has been the centre of much speculation.
Rakitic currently has one year left on his contract at Sevilla, and the Spanish team had hoped that a new deal was likely to be signed. However, the player?s future looks increasingly uncertain as more and more clubs have shown interest.
Besiktas are the latest European power to emerge, as they look to rebuild after a disappointing season in the Turkish league. They finished 3rd this year, 12 points behind the winners, Fenerbahce, and their fans will really be looking for Besiktas to mount a stronger challenge for the title next time.
The acquisition of Rakitic would certainly aid them in doing so, but they can expect a tough battle to obtain the player?s services with 2 of England?s top 3 teams. Both Liverpool and Chelsea are looking to rebuild after they narrowly missed out on Premier League glory to Manchester City.
Rakitic, who scored 15 goals and provided 13 assists in all competitions during his last campaign, would be a quality asset to any of the three sides!
Rakitic currently has one year left on his contract at Sevilla, and the Spanish team had hoped that a new deal was likely to be signed. However, the player?s future looks increasingly uncertain as more and more clubs have shown interest.
Besiktas are the latest European power to emerge, as they look to rebuild after a disappointing season in the Turkish league. They finished 3rd this year, 12 points behind the winners, Fenerbahce, and their fans will really be looking for Besiktas to mount a stronger challenge for the title next time.
The acquisition of Rakitic would certainly aid them in doing so, but they can expect a tough battle to obtain the player?s services with 2 of England?s top 3 teams. Both Liverpool and Chelsea are looking to rebuild after they narrowly missed out on Premier League glory to Manchester City.
Rakitic, who scored 15 goals and provided 13 assists in all competitions during his last campaign, would be a quality asset to any of the three sides!