La Liga champions Barcelona are reportedly interested in signing the Brazilian defender. However, according to Mundo Deportivo, the Catalan giants are likely to face a strong competition from Premier League club Chelsea for his signature.
Jose Mourinho wants a top quality central defender at Chelsea and the Portuguese could make a move for Marquinhos in the January transfer window.
Chelsea were keen to sign Everton defender John Stones in the summer, but the Toffees had rejected three bids from the Blues, making it clear the defender was simply not for sale.