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Report: Barcelona to resist Inter's Vidal pursuit but open to selling Rakitic

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Barcelona reportedly have no interest in letting Chilean midfielder Arturo Vidal leave in the January transfer period.

The same can't be said for World Cup finalist Ivan Rakitic, who according to a report from ESPN FC's Moises Llorens and Sam Marsden, could be sold during the winter window should Barcelona receive an offer around €25-€30 million.

Sources suggest Italian giants Inter have expressed interest in recruiting both Vidal and Rakitic; the two clubs already met in early October to discuss the possibility of a double swoop.

Barcelona are resistant to sell Vidal despite the mohawked midfielder's habitual absence from Ernesto Valverde's starting XI. Vidal has started just two matches for the Blaugrana this season.

Vidal worked with Antonio Conte while at Juventus and expressed appreciation for the current Inter manager earlier this week, saying, "I had some great moments under Conte and was able to really progress thanks to him."

Inter might have more luck in their pursuit of Rakitic. A drop in form and the summer acquisition of Frenkie de Jong has limited the Croatian international's influence at the Camp Nou.

The 31-year-old midfielder has started just one match this season, and with Barcelona reportedly motivated to boost their financial stability with €124 million in player sales, Rakitic's January departure would help boost the Catalans' coffers.

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