Marquinhos: PSG refused Manchester United talks

United are targeting a new centre-back and have identified the Brazilian as a possible recruit.

Reports on Saturday suggest it will take a record fee for a defender – exceeding the £42m Manchester City paid to sign Eliaquim Mangala – if United are to have any chance of getting their man.

But Marquinhos says PSG have refused to even discuss a transfer with Louis van Gaal’s club.

"I'm calm, concentrated. I leave all this to my agent," Marquinhos told L'Equipe.

"Before, PSG refused to begin negotiations. They have shut the door. I see this as something to take confidence from.

"It proves PSG count on me but, to be honest, it gives me pleasure to see Manchester United are interested in me. It's validating."