5 players who could break the transfer record next summer

5) Marco Verratti

The Italian was a big miss for the national side during Euro 2016

The 23-year-old Italian was devastated to miss Euro 2016 after he was beginning to make an impression with Italy on the international stage. Verratti would have been a crucial player in unlocking defences at the European Championships and epitomises the one creative element that was lacking in Antonio Conte’s otherwise perfect tactical setup.

Verratti is an abundantly gifted midfielder, his ability to dribble in tight situations and play Pirlo-esque passes is unrivalled and he could recapture the imagination of Europe’s biggest clubs in this season after a considerable injury spell.

He’ll be central to any hopes PSG have of capturing the Champions League trophy this year, and should Les Parisiens fail at that, Verratti might just feel his chapter in France can now come to a close. They certainly won’t be any shortage of suitors, even if the price is high.