Diego Forlan on Botafogo radar
Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 10:36
The 34-year-old is currently contracted to Botafogo`s Brazilian rivals Internacional, but has been tempted by the lure of playing in next year`s Copa Libertadores, Xinhua reported citing Uol report Sunday.
Botafogo playmaker Nicolas Lodeiro, Forlan`s Uruguay teammate, is understood to be key to the Rio club`s bid for the former Manchester United forward.
"Lodeiro has contacted his friend and spoken very highly of Botafogo," the report said.
Botafogo qualified for the Copa Libertadores - South America`s elite club competition - by finishing fourth in the 2013 Brazilian league standings.
Forlan has scored 22 goals from 44 appearances for Internacional since his July 2012 move from Inter Milan.
IANS ---------------------- ZEENEWS.com
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