The agent of Marco Verratti has denied reports linking his client with a move away from Paris St Germain this summer.

Reports in the Spanish press of a recent meeting between Verratti’s agent and Barcelona presidential candidate Toni Freixa fuelled rumours of a possible move to the Nou Camp for the Italy international.

Barca – despite being unable to complete player registrations and field new signings until January due to a FIFA-imposed transfer ban – are looking to strengthen their midfield following the departure of captain Xavi, and Verratti is among the reported candidates.

However, Verratti’s agent Donati Di Campli insists the 22-year-old is unlikely to leave the Ligue 1 champions any time soon.

He said to Sky Italia: “I haven’t seen Freixa, as was reported in the media, but I have spoken to him on the telephone.

“But I speak with a lot of people every day and it doesn’t mean anything.

“Marco is absolutely calm, he is happy in Paris and has a long-term contract.

“Whoever wants him needs to get in contact directly with Paris St Germain and not with us.

“There’s nothing else for us to add.”