City keen on landing Maicon, says agent

Inter Milan’s Brazilian full back Maicon, who hinted a move away from Serie A champions, has become a potential transfer target for Manchester City and Real Madrid, claims the player’s agent.

The news comes after Inter president Massimo Moratti’s suggestion that Maicon staying at San Siro was a ’50-50’ possibility.

Chelsea, who were linked with a bid for the highly rated player, are now joined by City and Real Madrid for a chase to land the player, according to the player’s representative Antonio Caliendo.

“Maicon is the best right-back in the world,” Caliendo told Antenna 3.

“Real are interested and I think Manchester City too, but not United.

“However, it is up to Massimo Moratti to decide. I would be happy if Maicon stayed here to try and win the Champions League.”

Regarding Moratti’s comments that it is possible Maicon could be sold this summer, Caliendo concedes a move can not be ruled out.

He added: “If Moratti said that then it’s right. He is in charge and he knows better than anyone else.”

“This is football nowadays, things change very rapidly. Everybody can be sold or bought.”

“For all I know Maicon is tied to Inter for the next four years. He is a serious professional and not a party animal like they describe him in Spain.”