Blackburn Rovers rival Atletico Madrid for Brazilian ace

by Will Swanson. Published Tue 14 Jun 2011 18:00, Last updated: 2011-06-14

According to reports Blackburn Rovers are interested in Sao Paulo defender Joao Miranda.

The Mirror claims Rovers boss Steve Kean is eyeing the Brazilian, viewing him as an ideal replacement for Phil Jones who joined Manchester United this week.

The centre-back is believed to be leaving the Brazilian champions this summer with the plan being to join La Liga outfit Atletico Madrid on a free transfer.

However, it is understood that Kean is looking to hijack the move by offering the 26-year-old more money and a three-year deal.

Miranda is a Brazil international, having earned six caps.

Comments about Blackburn Rovers rival Atletico Madrid for Brazilian ace

rovers have signed him.. Seems decent
oztheman, preston around 11 months, 1 week ago

Sounds like a great signing and his free. Get him signed up kean. Also we need a quality striker who can finish.
Ian, Chorley around 11 months, 1 week ago

get Nicolas N'Kalou now you have the moeny have the lottle to spend in on someone who has played in Europe or Henrique Buss of Barca
oztheman, preston around 11 months, 1 week ago

C'mon Blackburn, sign him up!
wisemen, cheshire around 11 months, 1 week ago