Marco Verratti has had a calm summer.
Without a World Cup the Italian midfielder could have spent the time dropping hints about a potential transfer, much like what happened last year, but instead he’s learned it’s not the best move for a PSG player.
Verratti was forced into a grovelling public back-down when agitating over a transfer last summer, and his agent ended up taking all the blame.
TMW now report a Manchester City ‘attempt’ for the player.
Therefore, for the footballer to have any chance of a transfer he needs to come out and tell PSG he wants a transfer. That would then allow Manchester City to move and sign the player without kicking off a transfer war.
It’s unlikely.