An Italian newspaper reported comments from Marco Verratti discussing a potential transfer to Barcelona, but the Paris Saint-Germain player has reportedly denied making the comments.
According to La Gazzetta Dello Sport (h/t Dan Gibbs of the Daily Express), Verratti had said he wants to see if PSG can build a great team before deciding whether to leave, but the Italian suggested the quote was false.
Verratti was reported as saying:
"I do not have to go at all costs. I want to see if this time PSG can really make a great team.