Barcelona news: Lionel Messi told star wants to quit Nou Camp if Philippe Coutinho arrives

BARCELONA star Lionel Messi has reportedly been informed Ivan Rakitic is planning to leave the club if Philippe Coutinho arrives from Liverpool.
The Catalan giants have long been linked with a move for Coutinho as they consider a future without midfield talisman Andres Iniesta.
And their interest in getting him on-board ramped up over the summer when they lost Neymar to Paris Saint-Germain in a world-record deal.
Liverpool knocked back three hefty Barcelona bids though and Coutinho saw a transfer request rejected by Anfield chiefs in August.
Barcelona are thought to be planning a fresh raid for the Brazilian when the transfer window opens next month.
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Lionel Messi has been told Ivan Rakitic wants to leave Barcelona if Philippe Coutinho arrives
However, the latest reports from Spain suggest that news is not going down well with everyone at the Nou Camp.
According to Diario Gol, Rakitic sees Coutinho’s potential arrival as a huge threat to his playing time.
And he’s apparently told key Barcelona man Messi: "if Coutinho comes I'm going".
Rakitic, who wants to guarantee his place in Croatia’s 2018 World Cup squad, is said to be on the radars of Serie A sides.
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Barcelona want to sign Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho in the January transfer window
And Barcelona will reportedly listen to offers for him and accept any that meet their valuation.
Coutinho must first arrive to take Rakitic’s place in Ernesto Valverde’s midfield though.
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has high hopes that a deal for Coutinho can be agreed in January.
Barca’s reluctance to sacrifice Sergi Roberto in part-exchange means they will have to stump up £124m for the Liverpool playmaker.

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