European giants Barcelona and Juventus are hoping to convince Marco Verratti that his future lies away from the Parc de Princes this summer.

Earlier in the season, Marco Verratti had suggested his future with Paris Saint-Germain could be in doubt, and after PSG’s Champions League collapse at the hands of Barcelona, it may not be too far away.

Now, according to Corriere Dello Sport, via Football Italia, the Italian playmaker is open to leaving the Parisian side once again, although the club are refusing to sell.

The Report states that currently Barcelona and Juventus are pushing hardest to sign him, but the Chinese-backed Inter Milan and German giants Bayern Munich are also interested.

It is understood that the Blaugrana view Verratti as the man to replace Catalan legend Andres Iniesta, who is now 32.

Juventus president Giuseppe Marotta is said to view Verratti as his ‘midfield Gonzalo Higuain’, indicating he is willing to spend big to land his man. The PSG midfielder is a childhood supporter of the Old Lady, and would surely find it difficult to turn down a move to Turin.

Juventus have been without a true heir to Andrea Pirlo since he left for the MLS in 2015, and Verratti would fill that gap seamlessly. Nonetheless, the lure of Barcelona and the vast resources available in Catalunya would be a huge draw for any footballer.

Premier League leaders Chelsea have also been linked with Verratti. Antonio Conte is understood to be a fan from their time together with the Italian national team.

However, whether the chance to reunite with Conte would trump the offers the talented pass master will receive from Italy and Spain is unlikely.