Bayern Munich In Hunt For Ivica Olic

Bayern have now officially joined Juventus and Valencia in the chase to capture the 29-year-old Ivica Olic.

"We are convinced that Ivica would ideally suit our two strikers Luca Toni and Miroslav Klose," Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge told Bild.


Ivica Olic joined Hamburg in January 2007 from CSKA Moscow and has scored 24 goals in 65 Bundesliga appearances.

Ivan Rakitic Draws Attention Of Chelsea

Croatian mid-fielder Ivan Rakitic has already started attracting European heavyweights and the latest news is that Chelsea has shown interest in Rakitic.

The 20-year old has been outstanding for Croatia in Euro 2008. Juventus and Internazionale has also shown interest in Ivan Rakitic.

The Sun reports that Chelsea have been checking out the Croat, who is expected to cost around ₤12million.

Ivan Rakitic now plays for Bundeshliga side Schalke 04.