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Rakitic returns to Barcelona squad amid City rumours

Ivan Rakitic has been linked with a move to Manchester City, but he returns to the Barcelona squad for the Copa del Rey clash with Athletic Bilbao.

Croatia international Rakitic was dropped from the side for last Sunday's LaLiga trip to Villarreal amid reports he was the subject of interest from City.

The rumours have rumbled on despite Barca's stance and Rakitic could be back in action for them Wednesday when they host Athletic in the second leg of their last-16 Copa tie, aiming to overturn a 2-1 deficit.