PSG star agrees personal terms with Saudi club despite transfer links to Manchester United – Reports

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) star Marco Verratti has reportedly reached a personal agreement with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli despite links with Manchester United.

Verratti, 30, has been a hot topic of transfer speculation over the last few months. He's said to be keen to move on to a new challenge after receiving verbal abuse from PSG fans in May this year.

A right-footed press-resistant midfielder, the UEFA Euro 2020 winner was a subject of major interest from Al Hilal for a while this summer. He has also been linked with Atletico Madrid and Liverpool recently.

Verratti, whose contract expires in 2026, has recently popped up as a shock target for Manchester United, too. He's also on Bayern Munich's transfer radar, as per L'Equipe.

However, according to transfer insider Nicolo Schira, Verratti is close to joining Al-Ahli in the final weeks of the ongoing summer transfer window. He has reached a personal agreement with the Saudi Arabian outfit, committing to a £34 million-per-year deal till 2026.

Meanwhile, Al-Ahli are thought to be engaged in advanced negotiations with PSG over a potential resolution of the Italian's parting fee. They're aiming to lower the reported £51 million asking price.

Verratti, who joined PSG from Pescara for around £10 million in 2012, could opt to join the Saudi Pro League outfit to bag a final big pay day. Moreover, he has reportedly also been told that he's not in new Parisians manager Luis Enrique's plans for the season.

Al-Ahli, meanwhile, are on a spending spree to bolster their squad this summer. They have dished out over £120 million on the likes of Riyad Mahrez, Roberto Firmino and Franck Kessie.

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