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Real Madrid deny Marco Verratti deal reports: 'Completely untrue'

Real Madrid have dismissed speculation they have agreed a deal to sign Paris St. Germain midfielder Marco Verratti.

Media reports suggested the Spanish giants had won the race for the highly-rated Verratti, who had also been linked with a number of Premier League clubs.

However, Real have released a statement saying all rumours about an offer from them for the 22-year-old Italy international are "completely untrue."

The statement read: "In light of the rumours spread by various media outlets concerning an alleged offer on the part of Real Madrid for the player Marco Verratti, the club states:

"Real Madrid have not made any contact with PSG or the player's agent, and therefore these rumours are completely untrue."

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