Transfer boost for Man United! Brazil star set to leave Atletico Madrid

Manchester United target Joao Miranda claims he is in negotiations about a move away from Atletico Madrid.

The Brazilian defender was one of the crucial pillars of Diego Simeone's side last year - his solid partnership with Diego Godin helping Atletico keep the tightest defence in Spain on their way to winning La Liga and reaching the Champions League final.

Atletico signed Miranda on a free transfer from Sao Paulo in 2011 and inserted a 30million euro (£24.2m) buy-out clause into his latest contract renewal to wade off interest from rival clubs.

However, the 29-year-old has insinuated he wants to leave the Vicente Calderon and explained that the buy-out clause will not necessarily be a stumbling block to interested clubs.

"I have received several offers and we are negotiating," Miranda told Radio ESPN.

"I have offers from the Spanish and English leagues, and other competitions. My agent is currently in Europe, resolving my future. My buy-out clause with Atletico Madrid is 30m, but that is negotiable."