Big guns keen on Maicon

24 August 2012 15:19

Inter Milan full-back Maicon is being chased by Manchester City, Chelsea and Real Madrid, according to the player's agent.

With the 31-year-old having expressed a desire to explore a new challenge, the Italian giants are willing to listen to offers as they look to move on some of the more experienced members of their squad on high wages.

Maicon's representative Roberto Calenda said there are some big clubs after his player.

"There is interest from Manchester City, Real Madrid and Chelsea in the player," Calenda told Calciomercato.

"There is no possibility that he goes to AC Milan or Juventus.

"He has worn the Nerazzurri shirt for six seasons and has too much respect for the fans to betray them in that manner.

"He could also yet remain at Inter."

With Chelsea recently completing a deal to sign Marseille right-back Cesar Azpilicueta, it remains to be seen whether they are still in the race for the Brazilian.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini, meanwhile, is believed to be anxious to add some depth to his squad before the transfer window closes.