Is Marco Verratti taking steps to join Manchester United?

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According to SPORT (via the Belfast Telegraph), Manchester United could join the race for Marco Verratti after it was revealed that the player is keen for representation from Mino Raiola, the agent known for his links to Old Trafford.

What’s the Story?

Marco Verratti is keen to recruit agent Mino Raiola to represent him, according to SPORT, which has consequentially fueled rumours of a possible move to Manchester United for the Italian. Raiola has built recent links with Manchester United and has helped facilitate a number of moves with the club, including the transfers of Paul Pogba, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Henrikh Mkhitaryan.

How good was Verratti last season?

Britain Football Soccer – Arsenal v Paris Saint-Germain – UEFA Champions League Group Stage – Group A – Emirates Stadium, London, England – 23/11/16 Paris Saint-Germain’s Marco Verratti in action with Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez Action Images via Reuters / John Sibley Livepic EDITORIAL USE ONLY.

Sensational. The 24-year-old had the best season of his career during the 2016/17 campaign, scoring three goals and providing seven assists. However, it was his absolute domination of almost every midfield battle that caught the eye of the watching world. His Champions League performance against Barcelona’s indomitable midfield thrust him into the spotlight and made many question why he has not been considered as one of the best in his position in the world before.

Will this deal actually happen?

Britain Football Soccer – Arsenal v Paris Saint-Germain – UEFA Champions League Group Stage – Group A – Emirates Stadium, London, England – 23/11/16 Paris Saint-Germain’s Marco Verratti and Alphonse Areola look dejected after Verratti scores an own goal and the second goal for Arsenal Reuters / Eddie Keogh Livepic EDITORIAL USE ONLY.

It is no secret that Marco Verratti is keen to leave Paris Saint Germain this summer. With reported interest from Barcelona turning the 24-year-old’s head earlier last month, it seems as though it is only a matter of time before the Italian joins a new club.

However, despite the fact that Verratti is keen for representation for Mino Raiola, it seems unlikely that the midfielder would head to Old Trafford this summer, especially with United failry equipped in the midfield depeartment.