Real deny reports of Verratti deal

Real Madrid have described suggestions that they have agreed personal terms with Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti as "completely untrue" and insist no contact has been made with the Ligue 1 club or the player's agent.

Reports on Thursday suggested Real had reached an agreement with the Italy international, ahead of an approach to PSG regarding his transfer.

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