5 stars Barcelona should target in the summer

#2 Marco Verratti

Will he make his most anticipated move next summer?

Marco Verratti has been, and continues to be a long-term target for the Catalan giants. It is no secret that Barcelona tried to sign him during the summer of 2017, but Paris Saint-Germain, backed by Qatar Sports Investments, held firm.

The 25-year-old central midfielder is known for his close ball control, ability to retain possession in tight spaces, and vision. His wide range of passing combined with precision makes him a world class midfielder. The Italian also has good defensive abilities and can make menacing forward runs from deep in the midfield.

Barcelona have been struggling to fill the void left by Xavi Hernandez and the Italian is thought of as an ideal candidate. With Andres Iniesta reaching the twilight of his career, Barcelona needs an experienced and quality player in the middle of the park and Marco Verratti fits the bill perfectly.