Barcelona’s move for Liverpool midfielder Gini Wijnaldum is ‘beginning to take shape’, according to reports.
The 29-year-old has only one year remaining on his Liverpool contract and there has been no talks over an extension.
Ronald Koeman recently left his role at the Netherlands to join Barca and has made Wijnaldum a ‘priority’ signing.
And Spanish publication Sport (via Sport Witness) says a possible transfer for the Dutchman is ‘beginning to take shape’.
Barca are expecting to pay €25m for Wijnaldum to join them this summer.
And his exit could pave the way for Liverpool’s move for Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara.
Meanwhile, Ivan Rakitic is set to become the first big name player to leave Barcelona this summer and will re-sign for old club Sevilla.
The Croatian was one of several Barca stars who were told they were not part of new manager Ronald Koeman’s plans moving forward at the Nou Camp.
The midfielder has agreed a two-year deal with Sevilla, with an option for a third, and will take a significant pay cut as a result, according to Goal.
Rakitic will earn £2.7million-per-year at Sevilla which is a huge decrease from the £7million he earned during his last season with Barcelona.
The 32-year-old spent three seasons with Sevilla and won the Europa League in the 2013/14 season right before he made his big switch to the Catalan club in 2014.
His return has been agreed in principle by the two clubs, who have agreed a nominal fee for now.
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