New Barcelona chief Ariedo Braida is chasing PSG midfielder Marco Verratti.

While Barca are banned from working the summer market, Braida sees Verratti as a priority signing for 2016.

Ilsussidiario.net says the former Milan chief is a big fan of Verratti and is keen to bring him to Spain.

Verratti, tied to PSG until 2019, is also a top target for Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti.

PSG rate the Italy international in the €50 million class.

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