Brazil ace tells Miranda to forget Spurs and join him at giants AC Milan

28 April 2009 14:49
Best foot forward: Sao Paulo defender Miranda has been tipped for a move to Europe[LNB]Tottenham target  Joao Miranda de Souza has been urged to reject a move to England to form a 'Brazilian wall' at AC Milan.[LNB]Recent San Siro arrival Thiago Silva wants the 24-year-old Sao Paulo defender to follow his example by resisting the lure of the Barclays Premier League.[LNB]Silva claims he was approached by Chelsea before signing for Milan at the end of last year. He cannot play until next season, by which time he hopes to have Miranda alongside him in a reformed defence. [LNB]Spurs have reportedly kept tabs on Miranda, but the Italians are inpole position to sign him as they look for long-term replacements forPaolo Maldini, 39, and Alessandro Nesta, 33.[LNB]Silva said: 'Mirandais a great friend and we were together in the last Brazil squad. I'd bevery happy if he was to join our team. We could really make a greatpartnership.'[LNB]  Spurs star Jenas faces ban after blast at ref Webb for Old Trafford blunderTottenham scouts in the hunt for £7m Sao Paulo defender MirandaHATCHET MAN: Zokora becomes the latest paid-up member of the Tottenham whine societyCompetition: Win VIP tickets for Spurs v West Brom at White Hart LaneTOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC

Source: Daily_Mail