Express. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express.
Marquinhos CONFIRMS Man Utd talks with PSG over £30m summer move
PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN defender Marquinhos has revealed that Manchester United were prepared to battle Barcelona for his signature in the summer.
Marquinhos Player Profile
The Brazilian was linked with a £30million move to Old Trafford in January, but it seems the Red Devils interest dates back to the start of the season.
The 20-year-old has found himself behind David Luiz and Thiago Silva at the Parc des Princes and reports last week suggested he remained open to a move to United.
But he claims that PSG's stance would have to change significantly for such a move to eventuate.
"Yes, Manchester wanted me. Barca too," the former Corinthians defender told French television channel TF1.
Marquinhos is wanted at Manchester United
They just talked, but PSG didn't give them any hope
"They just talked, but PSG didn't give them any hope. That gives me confidence. The president is very happy with my work. The coach, too."
Indeed, it is claimed that PSG are ready to offer the player a two-year contract extension to end speculation about his future.
He added: "If that happens, it'll be very good. I'm happy here. I'm really settled.
"But we have to leave that up to the president and the board to see what they are going to say."