Barcelona consider bids for Man Utd and Leicester stars if they fail to land Verratti

No secret that Barcelona have made Marco Verratti their summer transfer priority. The Italian playmaker is Barcelona’s top target to become the long-time replacement of Andres Iniesta but Psg are not open to sell the azzurri star.

The player has already reached an agreement with the La Liga giants who are now trying to secure a deal for the former Pescara starlet.

According to Catalan paper Sport, however, Barcelona are already considering some potential alternatives in case they fail to land the Italian.



Manchester United’s Ander Herrera and Leicester City’s Ryiad Mahrez are reported to have been shortlisted by the Catalans. New Barcelona boss Valverede is a long time admirer of Herrera who worked with him at Athletic Bilbao, whilst Mahrez has already told his club that he wants to leave in the summer.

Juventus are also being linked with the Algerian star who could strengthen Barcelona’s midfield by either playing as attacking winger or attacking midfielder.