Juventus Join Inter In Rakitic Race

Juventus have joined Inter in the race to sign Schalke midfielder Ivan Rakitic, according to Tuttosport.

The 19-year-old is one of the hottest properties at the moment in the Bundesliga, having already established himself as a regular in Gelsenkirchen since signing from Basel in the summer.  

It was already reported a few days ago that Inter sporting director Marco Branca had travelled to Germany to begin talks with Schalke over a possible move.  

Rakitic has confirmed that the Nerazzurri want to sign him, and he has welcomed the interest.  

“There has been contact with somebody and of course it is interesting,” he admitted.  

“Inter are a big club you just can’t say no to.

“The decision lies with Schalke and we’ll have to see what develops, but at the moment I am fully focused on doing well where I am.”  

Juventus however are ready to do battle with Inter for the €9m rated starlet. Liverpool are also said to be pondering making a move.  

Rakitic was in action in midweek during Schalke’s 1-0 home Champions League last 16 first leg win over Porto.