Juventus 'reject Barcelona Federico Bernardeschi approach'

Barcelona have reportedly had an approach for Juventus winger Federico Bernardeschi rejected, with the deal said to be worth £8.4m plus Ivan Rakitic.

Bernardeschi has recently been out of favour at Juve under Maurizio Sarri, making 14 Serie A appearances so far this season.

According to the Daily Mail, Barcelona offered the Turin club £8.4m plus Rakitic for the Italy international, but the move was knocked back.

The report adds that the Old Lady will ask for at least £17m plus the Croatian midfielder if they are to part ways with the former Fiorentina winger.

Bernardeschi joined Juve in 2017 for a reported fee of £34m and has managed nine goals in his 89 appearances for the club.

The 25-year-old is yet to hit the target this season and has fallen behind Brazilian wide-man Douglas Costa in the pecking order.