Paris Saint-Germain to fight Manchester United and Chelsea for Brazilian star Thiago Maia
Santos star was on PSG radar in January now French side are keen to muscle in on deal and scupper Chelsea and Manchester United efforts to land Brazilian midfielder
PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN will slug it out with Chelsea and Manchester United for Santos star Thaigo Maia, SunSport understands.
The Brazilian was on the French giant's radar in January, but the switch to Ligue 1 failed to materialise.
Chelsea and Manchester United are now on high alert, with both clubs looking to bolster midfield options this summer.
Santos are resigned to losing the 20-year-old, who featured for his country as Brazil won Olympic football gold for the first time at Rio 2016.
The Brazilian will cost at least £16million, and Santos will hope to spark a bidding war among Europe's elite teams for one of the hottest young prospects in South America.
PSG are looking to steal a march on their Premier League rivals as they brace themselves for the possible departure of star man Marco Verratti this summer.
The Italian midfielder has been linked with a Parc des Princes exit with Barcelona, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich all poised to pounce for the 24-year-old.
Maia would be seen as a perfect replacement for Verratti due to his passing range and energy to get around the pitch.
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Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is keen to bolster his midfield options if Cesc Fabregas is allowed to leave Stamford Bridge this summer.
While United chief Jose Mourinho has demanded two top class midfield recruits in place for next season to help mount a serious title challenge.