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Ivan Rakitic says Barcelona would welcome Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho with open arms if he made the switch to the Nou Camp.

Coutinho has been strongly linked with a move to Barca, though Liverpool have thus far managed to resist the Spanish giants’ advances.

The Reds turned down a £113m bid for the Brazilian prior to the start of the season, but with another transfer window set to open soon – and Barca still on the lookout for an attacking option in the wake of Neymar’s departure – Coutinho remains a wanted man.

Speaking to Sky Sports’ Guillem Balague, Midfielder Rakitic said Coutinho joining Barca would be “perfect” for the club.

“Every good player is welcome. So we have to say that the doors are open for every good player, and Coutinho is a good player. With all respect to his club Liverpool, and his fans, we would be really happy if he came,” Rakitic said.

“But with all the respect if he stayed at Liverpool we would wish him all the luck in the world. We have to think about the players that are already here, I think we have a really good team.

“We have to do it together. If there is an opportunity to do it with Coutinho, or another player, perfect.”

Looking ahead to Saturday’s El Clasico clash with Real Madrid, Rakitic said they were not seeing the match as a final. สโบเบ็ต