Sampdoria eyeing Palmeiras Colombian pair

Rio de Janeiro Aug 18 (IANS) Colombian internationals Yerry Mina and Miguel Borja could join Italian football club Sampdoria from Brazil s Palmeiras ahead of the European summer transfer deadline on August 31 according to media reports.

The Italian Serie A club is prepared to pay 15 million euros ($17.62 million) for centre-back Mina but face competition from a host of other European clubs including Barcelona Brazilian portal Globoesporte reported on Thursday.

It added that forward Borja who has been linked with Marseille is being sought by Sampdoria on a loan deal reports Xinhua news agency.

Mina has earned six Colombia caps and Borja four having both made their international debuts last year.

Sampdoria who finished 11th in Italy s 2016-17 top flight standings will host promoted club Benevento in their opening Serie A match of the 2017-18 season on Sunday.

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