Inter Milan have reportedly placed emphasis on signing either Ivan Rakitic or Arturo Vidal in the January transfer window.

Antonio Conte, whose Inter side are top of Serie A, wants an experienced addition in midfield ahead of the second half of the season.

Reports have claimed that Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde is open to the prospect of selling both Rakitic and Vidal in January.

According to Sport, Inter have been locked in talks with Barcelona regarding deals for both players.

However, Barcelona are only willing to part ways with one of the duo in January in what is likely to be a loan move due to financial restrictions.

Speaking in an interview last weekend, Rakitic expressed his desire to stay put at Camp Nou after recently returning to the starting XI.