Manchester United transfer news: Ivan Rakitic dismisses rumours and vows to stay at Nou Camp

With Arthur and summer signing Frenkie De Jong, Rakitic is under pressure to retain his starting role

Ivan Rakitic has committed his future to Barcelona amid speculation Manchester United could make a move for the Croatian midfielder.

With the emergence of Brazilian youngster Arthur and summer signing Frenkie De Jong, Rakitic’s future at the Nou Camp is in doubt.

But the 31-year-old does not want to play his football anywhere else.

“I don’t want to be anywhere else,” Rakitic said.

“I hope the club, the president, the coach and the fans see this the same way I do. I hope they tell me that I’ll stay here for another three years.

“I’d like to be able to point to the three more years on my contract and to say I’ll be here three more years.”

Rakitic helped the Blaugrana to a 3-0 first leg win over Liverpool as they bid to reach the Champions League final.

Ivan Rakitic wants to stay at Barcelona (Getty Images)

A second leg at Anfield next week is the priority with the La Liga title already secure, meaning Celta Vigo tomorrow presents an opportunity for Ernesto Valverde to rotate.