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PSG wonderkid Marco Verratti REJECTS Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd to join Real Madrid
PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN star Marco Verratti is set to join Real Madrid this summer.
The 21-year-old enjoyed a fine season with PSG last season, providing eight assists in the club's Ligue 1 title-winning campaign.
He has since been linked with a high-profile move, with Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Real Madrid keen admirers.
It is understood that PSG are open to offers for the central midfielder as they struggle to comply with strict Financial Fair Play regulations.
Transfer News - Monday 1 September
Verratti set for Real Madrid switch
United were expected to step up their interest Verratti after the £8m departure of Shinji Kagawa, who returned to Borussia Dortmund over the weekend.
However, reports in Spain suggest that Verratti has favoured a move to the Champions League winners to once again work under boss Carlo Ancelotti, who signed him during his time at PSG.
The Italy international, who starred at the World Cup in Brazil, has three years remaining on his current deal at PSG.
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