PSG Transfer News: New Marquinhos Rumours Emerge, Ever Banega Latest

Juventus have reportedly identified Marquinhos as their primary defensive target in the unlikely event Leonardo Bonucci moves to Chelsea, while Paris Saint-Germain are said to be interested in Inter Milan's Ever Banega.

According to Milan-based Corriere dello Sport (via Alex Harris of the Daily Star), Chelsea will continue their push for Bonucci, and the Bianconeri have started looking at alternatives should he depart.

While the Italian champions have plenty of defensive depth―including star youngsters Daniele Rugani and Mattia Caldara, currently on loan at Atalanta―the Bianconeri would consider splashing the cash on Marquinhos, a regular starter for Les Parisiens. Manchester United have also been linked.

Miguel Morenatti/Associated Press

Bonucci recently signed a new contract with his longtime club, however, and is not expected to leave Turin anytime soon. Per Tuttosport (h/t Calciomercato.com) he has "snubbed" Chelsea already, even though the Blues haven't made a move.

Similarly, Marquinhos has been with Les Parisiens for a long time now, moving to the French capital from AS Roma in 2013. Still just 23 years old, he's seemingly linked with a move to the Premier League every year, but there has been no indication he wishes to leave PSG.

Per L'Equipe (via ESPN FC's Jonathan Johnson), Marquinhos maintains he's happy in Paris:

Elsewhere, both Tuttomercatoweb and Canal+ (h/t Football Italia) report PSG are trying to hijack Sevilla's move for Banega, who is expected to leave Inter after just one season.

Antonio Calanni/Associated Press

The playmaker joined the Nerazzurri on a free transfer from Sevilla but flopped badly in the Italian fashion capital. Manager Luciano Spalletti has no plans for the Argentinian, who has reportedly been negotiating with his former club.

But, with the two parties not finding an agreement on a transfer fee, PSG are said to have made their move, and Banega has reportedly already signed off on the transfer.