Barcelona have offered a new deal to Ivan Rakitic.

Sport says Rakitic is close to agreeing a new deal, which will extend his contract until June 30, 2022. The deal has been on the table for a few weeks.

After a period of evaluation by the player and his people they will soon decide if they will accept Barcelona's offer.

The key is whether the deal satisfies his demands. Rakitic's current contract expires on June 30, 2019, inside two seasons, so his renewal is a matter of urgency for the club.