Manchester United launch £62million Marquinhos bid as they look to land PSG star despite already signing Victor Lindelof

MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly launched a £62million bid for Paris Saint-Germain star Marquinhos.

Brazilian newspaper claims the Red Devils have tabled an audacious offer for the centre-back and are now waiting for a response from PSG.

United have already spent £30m on Benfica ace Victor Lindelof and fans are sure to be surprised by seeing another central defender linked with the club.

Whether it’s a sign that Jose Mourinho intends to switch to a three-man defence also including Eric Bailly remains to be seen.

But Marquinhos’ versatility means he can also play at right-back, which is why he is said to be on the radars of Barcelona and Juventus as well.

The 23-year-old has been at PSG for four seasons after a move from Roma in 2013, clocking up 155 appearances in all competitions since.

However, Marquinhos recently claimed he was not looking to move on ahead of the 2018 World Cup, saying: “I am happy in Paris. The ambition of the club is ambitious.

“PSG do not want to sell me and, alongside Marco Verratti, I am part of the basis of the club’s project.

“Aside from that, it will depend on the negotiations (for a contract extension) because it is never simple, but I think that I will stay.”