PSG star Marco Verrattii is currently on international duty with Italy
However, his agent's latest comments will put the Premier League giants back on red alert.
"The situation is extremely complicated, he’s tied to a very important contract until 2021,” Verratti’s agent told Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport.
"He wants to win and, with PSG as they are now, he cannot win.
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"He’s been in Paris for 5 years and now has to make a decision: to earn a lot without winning or earn or to become a champion?
"It's not a question of money: anyone who buys Verratti would pay a lot. Because there is at least one thing for sure: he leaves PSG, it will be for a top European club."
Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte are both keen on adding quality to their respective squads, but could have to stump up around £70million if they want to secure Verratti's signature.
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