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Inter full-back Maicon's agent dismisses talk of £13 million switch to Paris Saint-Germain
The Ligue 1 leaders are reportedly poised to make a move for the Brazilian defender but his representative claims that there has been no contact with the French outfit
5 Jan 2012 18:35:00
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Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly readying a £13 million bid for Inter's Maicon but the player's agent insists that the full-back is going nowhere.
The French club’s Qatari owners are desperate to flex their financial muscle during the January transfer window and have already been linked with moves for AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato and Real Madrid playmaker Kaka.
The Parisians are hoping to make three high-profile signings during the next fortnight and, according to Sport Mediaset, they are now targeting another Brazilian in the shape of Maicon.
However, agent Roberto Calenda has dismissed reports that his client is set to move to the Parc des Princes.
"Maicon is an Inter player and will stay at Inter," he told Sky Sport Italia. "There has been no contact with PSG."
The 30-year-old defender has long been regarded as one of the best right-backs in the world but his form over the past 18 months has dipped and Inter, who are keen to rebuild under new coach Claudio Ranieri, could be willing to cash in on one of their most saleable assets.
Maicon, who has been capped 66 times by Brazil, joined the Nerazzurri from Monaco in 2006.
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The French club’s Qatari owners are desperate to flex their financial muscle during the January transfer window and have already been linked with moves for AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato and Real Madrid playmaker Kaka.
The Parisians are hoping to make three high-profile signings during the next fortnight and, according to Sport Mediaset, they are now targeting another Brazilian in the shape of Maicon.
However, agent Roberto Calenda has dismissed reports that his client is set to move to the Parc des Princes.
"Maicon is an Inter player and will stay at Inter," he told Sky Sport Italia. "There has been no contact with PSG."
The 30-year-old defender has long been regarded as one of the best right-backs in the world but his form over the past 18 months has dipped and Inter, who are keen to rebuild under new coach Claudio Ranieri, could be willing to cash in on one of their most saleable assets.
Maicon, who has been capped 66 times by Brazil, joined the Nerazzurri from Monaco in 2006.
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