Report: Real Madrid want Marco Verratti

Real Madrid will reportedly attempt to bring Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti to Spain this summer.

The 22-year-old joined PSG from Pescara in 2012 and has developed into one of the best midfielders in European football.

According to AS, Real Madrid have identified the Italian international as their main transfer target this summer and are confident that a deal can be completed.

Verratti, who was linked with a move to the Bernabeu last summer, has a contract with his current club until 2019.