Paris Saint Germaine has slapped a £68.2m price tag on Marco Verratti amid reports linking him to Chelsea. The Blues have reportedly set their sights of signing a midfielder to the current squad and the Italian midfielder is one of the options lined up for potential move in the January transfer window. Reports in Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport has claimed that Juventus are willingness to pay the asking price for Marco Veratti, after general manager Beppe Marotta revealed earlier this week that the Serie A Champion are scouting the market for a world-class midfielder next summer ‘In midfield we have some interesting young Italians, and we’re looking for a top player in that role who will be available for next season,’ he said. Chelsea on the other … [Read more...]
Chelsea Launch £30m Bid For Highly Rated Defensive Midfielder
Chelsea have reportedly made Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Veratti a top target in January. Reports in Daily Mail claim that the Blues are growing increasingly confident of signing Veratti from Ligue 1 champions, PSG during the January transfer window with the French outfit asking for over £30 million. However, the Premier League table toppers believe they can sign the French midfielder for under £40 million. The 24-year-old midfielder has doubts over his future with PSG due to attacks from the French media. Donati Di Campli told Rai Sport: ‘Verratti wants to win at PSG,’ ‘However, if these attacks from the French media continue then Marco will evaluate his position and will probably leave Paris.’ The coach of the Italian national side, … [Read more...]