Chelsea face battle with Real Madrid over in-demand PSG star Marquinhos – Sunday’s top transfer stories

In demand: Marquinhos
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Vaishali Bhardwaj31 January 2016

We’re at the final echelons of the January transfer window, and things are certainly getting serious.

Chelsea may have completed the signing of US international Matt Miazga on Saturday but, as revealed by Standard Sport this week, the Blues have their eyes on more esteemed defensive reinforcements.

One such player is Paris Saint-Germain’s Brazilian stopper Marquinhos.

The Blues have been admirers of the 21-year-old for some time, and will make a move for him this summer.

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But, according to the Spanish press at least, Real Madrid are also ready to pounce.

For more on this story, and more rumours from the window, delve into our Transfer Blog below!

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