The Italian international appears a step closer to a Camp Nou switch this summer and the PSG midfielder would be the ideal signing for the Blaugrana
Marco Verratti to Barcelona is a move that seems destined to happen. The Paris Saint-Germain midfielder once again spoke of his high regard for the Catalan club ahead of the sides' Champions League tie in February and has been touted by some as the ideal successor for Xavi. Praise indeed.
Barca have long admired the Italian international and in 2015 the player admitted he was flattered by the Catalans' interest as he told Goal: "It is up to the people at Barcelona to decide [if I would fit in], but it is true that I like their style.