Barcelona very attentive to €40 million-rated PSG midfield maestro’s situation

As the summer transfer window nears its inevitable closure, Barcelona move forward with the intention of bolstering their squad to the best possible degree to fight for titles on multiple fronts.

Barcelona and PSG appear to be at the forefront of transfer window rumors, as both clubs continue to eye players from each other.

After Ousmane Dembele completed a transfer to the Parisian club, talks of Barcelona igniting interest in Neymar began to resurface.

Now Barça appears to have once again revitalized their age-old interest in midfield maestro Marco Verratti.

Barcelona are attentive to Verratti’s situation

The ambiguity around Verratti’s future at Paris Saint-Germain is still dominating headlines, as the Italian midfielder is allegedly on the verge of leaving.

According to Loïc Tanzi on L’Equipe, Barcelona are highly attentive to Verratti’s situation at PSG.

The 30-year-old star, whose market value stands at €40 million, has been approached by Saudi Arabia, but with no agreement still in place with PSG, the door is open for other clubs to try and intervene.

And it seems that Barcelona see this as a good opportunity to beef up their midfield ahead of next season.

After having pretty much given up any hope of signing Bernardo Silva, Verratti would prove to be a solid acquisition.

Known for his nifty feet and excellence in the middle of the park, the Italian player would certainly fit Barcelona’s dynamics.

However, Barça will certainly have their work cut out, with finances currently a big hurdle for the club.

Other priorities

Barcelona proceed to monitor Verratti’s situation and this is not the first time they have contemplated his signing, with the player frequently linked under the reign of former president Josep Maria Bartomeu.

Nonetheless, Barcelona are aware that they must first sign a right-back to fortify the squad, as it is seen as a more immediate concern.

Deco has reportedly been an advocate for Ivan Fresneda’s signing and thus in the event a right-back arrives, going for Verratti would be difficult, unless he relentlessly pushes for a move to the Catalan giants.

Player valuation in title obtained from transfermarkt.com on date of publication.