Martin Caceres is apparently close to signing for AC Milan as a free agent, but the player has been in similar situations several times since leaving Juventus in June. As a free agent it’s been a surprise Caceres hasn’t found a club before now, and there have been plenty of links claiming serious interest.
The lack of finding a club before now could be a lot to do with length of contract, and not simply €/£ per week. Turning 30 year of age in the coming April, it would be no surprise if Caceres has been trying to hold out for a 3 or even 4 year deal.
Interest from Southampton, Sunderland, Swansea and West Brom may well have been based on a shorter term, which was why it never went anywhere.
Signing Caceres doesn’t really seem to be a Southampton-type deal to do, but the player’s versatility of being able to operate across the defensive line must be a pull. Sunderland could do with any quality addition they can get, and West Brom were likely keen on a potential bargain.
