Arsenal should consider making a move for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti if Aaron Ramsey leaves amid reports from The Sun that contract talks have stalled.

What’s the word?

Ramsey is in the final year of his contract at the Emirates, but there are no signs as yet that he is going to pen an extension.

The Gunners have been in this position before, with Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil running down their deals, and only the latter renewed.

According to a recent report in The Sun, no progress has been made in regard to contract talks with Ramsey, which has alerted the attention of Chelsea and Manchester United.

If the Wales international opts to leave the North London club at the end of the season, then the Gunners will have to hunt for a replacement.

Would Verratti be a good fit?

There is no doubting the midfielder’s talent and he is used to playing at the highest level having spent the last six years at Paris Saint-Germain.

The 25-year-old, who is valued at £63m by Transfermarkt, is a decent passer of the ball moving forward, but also has the steel to break up play deep in the field.

Arsenal already have an advantage given that Verratti worked under manager Unai Emery for two years before the Spanish coach took over from Arsene Wenger.

That could help in negotiations, but Arsenal would have to part with a huge wad of cash in order to get a deal done, particularly as the midfielder will have two years left on his contract at the end of the season.

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