http://futbol.as.com/futbol/2014/12/31/primera/1420034130_218170.html
The attempt to sign Manchester City in January Miranda
The performance of Eliakim Mangala, signed in the summer, unconvincing and Le10Sport suggests that Atletico would be willing to part with the Brazilian center.
Manchester City wants to strengthen its defensive line and the center of Atletico Madrid, Joao Miranda seems to be chosen by the sports management of Manuel Pellegrini to strengthen the defense.
The poor performance that is giving Eliakim Mangala, summer signing from FC Porto makes Txiki Begiristain and sports management of City looking for a central guarantees for the winter, and the first name is the Brazilian Atletico.
Note that Miranda, 30, contract ends in June 2016, so not to renew its market value would drop considerably. It has a buyout clause of 30 million euros, and the great performances of José Giménez with Godin make Atletico begin to look favorably possible sale of the Brazilian Central. Besides the squad Lucas has occupied the third central square during low and has already debuted in Copa del Rey.
The French newspaper notes that Atletico would accept an offer to be around 20 million euros. Atletico already received several offers for him during the summer market, but the club was blunt and rejected any possibility to leave. Six months later, after having suffered some injuries that have separated him from eleven seems that the position of the red and whites may have changed.