Manchester United, Chelsea target Marquinhos gives update on his future

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Marquinhos has not been a regular for PSG this season

Paris Saint-Germain defender Marquinhos has admitted that he will hold talks with Laurent Blanc over his future after the end of the 2015-16 season.

The Brazil international's future at the Parc des Princes has been subjected to speculation as he has been linked with a move to England. Manchester United and Chelsea are believed to be chasing for his signature, reports the Telegraph.

He is valued to be around €50m (£40m) and the same report also suggests that Barcelona are also circling as he continues to be linked with a move away from his current employers.

"I see there has been a lot of talk, it's true, but Laurent Blanc spoke about it. I did too. You know the social networks, you know the newspapers, the majority of what is said is not true," Marquinhos told.

"I will not lie; all players of the group wanted to be on the pitch against Manchester City. It was the biggest game of the season but we must respect the choice of the coach, it is the truth.

"After the end of the season, we will take the best decision for my future. We will talk. For now, I cannot do anything more. It's almost time to decide what's best for me, make choices and take decisions. I've been at PSG for three years, I've progressed, but there comes a time when you will want more than that."

PSG have already won the Ligue 1 title and also won the League Cup by defeating Lille. They were eliminated from the Champions League quarter-final by Manchester City as the Premier League side made it to the last four of the Europe's elite club competition after beating the French champions 3-2 on aggregate.

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Marquinhos also gave an insight on the mood in PSG's camp following their exit from the Champions League. The versatile player admitted that he and his teammates were disappointed after they threw away a chance of making it to the semi-final.

"Feeling better. Everyone was disappointed after the defeat by Manchester City. We wanted more than that. We had a lot of ambition in the Champions League, everyone at club was like this, players, staff and fans," he explained.

"Now we must think about the future. We know it is very difficult to win a competition like the Champions League. It requires 150 per cent of our ability, our qualities, either mentally or physically. Our elimination can be used as an incentive for the future."

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