Roma have reportedly rejected a €20m (£17m) bid from Real Madrid for teenage defender Marquinhos.
The Spanish giants are reportedly interested in the 19-year-old Brazilian but were turned down by the Italians with their first offer for the centre-back, according to La Gazetta dello Sport.
It is thought that Roma want a significantly higher sum for the player that they brought to Europe from Corinthians at the beginning of last season.
The youngster made 26 appearances in Serie A last season and is under contract at
Stadio Olimpico until 2017.
Barcelona are also believed to be interested in the central defender.
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Paul Gorst
Paul Gorst
