Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti has denied rumours linking him with a move to England, insisting he is happy at the French club.
Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United were all linked with a move for Verratti over last summer, and all three are expected to resume their interest at the end of this season. A bid of £40m would be what PSG are looking for.
But Verratti, 27, said: “I’m saying that I want to stay to please the fans, or journalists. But it’s true. I love Paris.
“Staying here for many years is my main goal.
“There’s no reason to go anywhere else, this is a team which becomes stronger every year, with many great players.
“I’m very happy at PSG, and I don’t want to leave.”
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