Barcelona are attempting to find Ivan Rakitic a new club before Friday's transfer deadline.

El Larguero says Barca directors are working on finding Rakitic a new team this week, with the midfielder not in the plans of coach Quique Setien.

Even with injuries to key midfield personnel this season, Rakitic has struggled for minutes under both Setien and former coach Ernesto Valverde.

Manchester United have been linked with Rakitic in the last 24 hours, though a move to Italy is more likely for the Croatian.

Serie A rivals Juventus and Inter Milan have both been tracking Rakitic since the summer market.