Marco Verratti eager to link up with Paul Pogba

Paris Saint-Germain's Marco Verratti has admitted that he would be eager to play with Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba at some stage in his career.

Pogba has been an undisputed success in Turin since leaving Manchester United in 2012, and his form has seen him linked with a number of top European clubs, including PSG, prompting Verratti to reveal his admiration for the Frenchman.

Pogba's a phenomenon," the Italian told So Foot. "If he had been allowed to play at Manchester United he'd have responded as he's doing now for Juventus.

"He needed confidence. Juventus gave it to him and now he's proving to everyone that he's among the best in the world.

"It would be nice to play with him one day, he's very good. Playing with the best players makes everything is easier."

Juventus director Pavel Nedved claimed earlier this week that the club were aware of interest in Pogba from Barcelona.