Chelsea to rival Man Utd for Marquinhos

Chelsea will reportedly offer stiff competition to Manchester United in the pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain defender Marquinhos, according to The Star.

The French defender has been constantly linked with a switch to the Premier League in recent weeks, with United favourites to land his signature.

However, The Star claims that that Jose Mourinho's side may look to hijack United's proposed move for the talented centre-back in the summer.

It is understood that the Blues are keen on signing a new defender for the next campaign, with skipper John Terry reaching the limelight of his career.