Sevilla ready for Rakitic departure as Chelsea and Manchester United circle

Ivan Rakitic
Ivan Rakitic

Sevilla manager Unai Emery admits the club are preparing for life without Chelsea and Manchester United transfer target Ivan Rakitic.

The Croatian midfielder was a key part of the Sevilla side that won the UEFA Europa League last season, sparking rumours that he will be leaving this summer.

Liverpool make up the trio of sides that are interested in Rakitic, who has one year remaining on his current contract.

Sevilla’s director of football, Monchi, has previously been adamant that the 26-year-old playmaker will not leave, but Emery has now suggested the club are wary of his departure…

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