According to Sique Rodriguez of Cadena Ser, Valverde accepts that Barca will sell Rakitic if a good offer comes.
Multiple reports suggest Rakitic has made it plain that he doesn't want to leave, and the likelihood that Valverde will stay on is a help to the Croat's cause.
However, Rakitic is still waiting for an improved deal that has not materialized and, although Barça are in no doubt about his continued on-field value and are not against keeping hold of him, they would also not be averse to bringing in a significant fee for a player who is now 31.
Cadena SER reports that during a recent meeting, Valverde agreed on selling Rakitić if a huge offer comes in. Marca claims if an offer of 40 to 50m euros were to come in, Barca could well consider letting him go.