Manchester United are ready to pounce for Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic.

The Daily Mail says United are among the clubs monitoring developments with Rakitic.

The stylish 30-year-old Croatian playmaker is happy at the Spanish champions but Barcelona may consider selling him this summer to help balance their books.

Inter Milan are also confirmed admirers.

Indeed, Gazzetta dello Sport reports Inter have already started negotiations with the La Liga leaders.

Chief executive Giuseppe Marotta and director Piero Ausilio have already held talks with Barca and have 'laid the foundations' for a deal worth £34million.