Barcelona midfielder to choose Arsenal over Manchester United

Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic prefers an Arsenal move over a Manchester United transfer for the summer window, El Gol Difital informs.

According to the source, both Arsenal and Jose Mourinho side expressed their interest in acquiring the Croatia international, and the player believes Arsenal style suits him better and will be delighted to join the London side in case he leaves Barcelona. Arsenal are going to be in need of a quality midfielder in case Jack Wilshere decides to the leave. The England international is not happy with the terms of his current contract and is intended to leave if the Club refuses to improve the deal. The Barcelona star, in turn, is believed to be an equivalent replacement for Wishere. The 30-year-old has featured in 49 games in all competitions of the current season, scoring four goals and assisting another four.