An all-Italian battle between AC Milan and Napoli could soon take shape when the January transfer window opens as both clubs are targeting Juan Miranda of Real Betis.
Milan have been heavily linked with a move for Miranda over the past few months, but La Gazzetta dello Sport (seen below) suggests that the race is still open and that Napoli want him as well.
The Real Betis left-back came through the youth academy at Barcelona and has nailed down a starting spot with the Andalusians after a loan spell to Schalke. He is an attractive profile to the Rossoneri and Neapolitans because of his technique, his work rate and his potential.
His contract with Betis will expire on 30 June 2024 and, therefore, he could leave them in January in exchange for a small financial compensation, or in the summer on a free transfer of course. Miranda also boasts good international experience, given that he went through the entire process in the Spanish youth national teams.
There is a slight difference in the plan for each suitor, though. Milan would like to make him Theo Hernández’s deputy while Napoli are looking to replace Mathías Olivera who has suffered a long-term injury, so Miranda could get a starting spot.
A couple of recent reports had suggested that the 23-year-old’s move to Milan is basically a certainty and that the only doubt remained whether he would arrive in January or June, but if La Gazzetta are to be believed nothing is set in stone.
lmaaao the banker saved the Redbird 5 million in transfer fees to try to get him for nothing..or try to….another team gets him before us…this is becoming the norm..cutting costs, letting opportunities pass, to get what is left at the bottom of the barrel or end up empty handed..
Thuram was all but a certainty. Taremi too, until he found out someone accepted 1.8 million euros a year for three years on his behalf and he refused to sign the deal.
Wow, it is almost as if you didn’t actually read the article. Let’s put aside that these are all just rumours, the article suggests interest and nothing more. I guess any word in any article these days is just used to further one’s agenda. We get it, you hate Redbird. After Milan’s next win, you will use another article to advertise how much you love Redbird. You will always be proven right and can live on happily in your existence. Congrats!
lmaaao the banker saved the Redbird 5 million in transfer fees to try to get him for nothing..or try to….another team gets him before us…this is becoming the norm..cutting costs, letting opportunities pass, to get what is left at the bottom of the barrel or end up empty handed..
Thuram was all but a certainty. Taremi too, until he found out someone accepted 1.8 million euros a year for three years on his behalf and he refused to sign the deal…
The so called Thuram and Taremi as players, let’s watch them continually to know their strengths and weaknesses and see how it can favor our team Milan