News about transfers to Chelsea: Maurizio Sarri moves to Ivan Rakitic from Barcelona

Chelsea is preparing a summer move for Barcelona star Ivan Rakitic, looking to fill the void left by Cesc Fabregas, according to reports in Spain.

Maurizio Sarri made little of his desire to recruit a new midfielder to cover and compete with Jorginho, describing the Italian as "in trouble" against Newcastle.

However, the club failed to get Nicolo Barella of Cagliari and Zenit midfielder Leandro Paredes to join the PSG.

And now, it seems that Sarri will have to do without the midfielder he wants until the summer, when the Catalan sports newspaper will report that Chelsea will try to try Rakitic in London.

The Croatian should fall in the hierarchy when Frenkie de Jong arrives from Ajax and would be happy to get him out of the wage bill if an appropriate offer comes to him.

However, in reaching Chelsea's hopes, the 30-year-old is ready to fight for his place at Camp Nou.

"If I'm here [at Barcelona]it's playing, "Rakitic told the Mundo Deportivo Gala on Monday night. "If anything needs to change, we'll talk. I have a lot of confidence. I know what I can give. I know who I am.

"I want to be here and, if I can renew, stay here for even more years. I'm really happy here, everyone knows it, especially the president [president]. I have nothing else to say. & # 39;

When asked directly if De Jong's arrival could force him out, Rakitic added, "That's a good question for the Mister." [manager] or the president. I am 30 years old and I am in the best moment of my career. I want to enjoy football and Barca. "