Maicon unlikely to make Man City move

The 28-year-old, who was part of the Inter side that won the treble last season, has been linked with a move to former boss Roberto Mancini’s Blues at Eastlands.

Real Madrid, managed by ex-Inter manager Jose Mourinho, have also been tipped to sign the attacking right-back.

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Gary Parkinson is a freelance writer, editor, trainer, muso, singer, actor and coach. He spent 14 years at FourFourTwo as the Global Digital Editor and continues to regularly contribute to the magazine and website, including major features on Euro 96, Subbuteo, Robert Maxwell and the inside story of Liverpool's 1990 title win. He is also a Bolton Wanderers fan.