5 players Real Madrid want to sign in the summer

#4 Marco Verratti

FLORENCE, ITALY - NOVEMBER 10: Marco Verratti of Italy speaks to the media during a press conference at the club's training ground at Coverciano on November 10, 2016 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images) — Luka Modric replacement?

Zidane is said to be keen on signing the Paris Saint-German star this summer. The Italian is seen a long-term replacement for Luka Modric by the Real Madrid manager and the president is also keen on signing him.

Los Blancos face fierce competition from Barcelona for the PSG star as the Catalans want him to replace Andreas Iniesta at Camp Nou. Another club in the running for Verratti is Chelsea, managed by the midfielder's favourite manager, Antonio Conte.

Verratti would be a great addition to the Madrid squad, and him along with Casemiro and Modric might turn out to be one of the best midfield trios in the world. The French club have slapped a £70 million price tag on the 24-year-old midfielder, but with competition from Barcelona and Chelsea, the price will only go up.

Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola are also said to be huge fans of the Italian midfielder, and the two Manchester clubs might also end up bidding for him.

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