Diego Forlan offered to Real; City line up move for Hulk

Diego Forlan offered to Real Madrid

Diego Forlan has reportedly been made available for sale by Atletico Madrid and he has been offered to none other than Real Madrid.

Atletico are prepared to sell the Uruguayan in January for €18 million, which is exactly the half of his release clause.

Los Rojiblancos have also offered Forlan to Real Madrid through an authorized intermediary, and this will alert Juventus and Tottenham, who are also keen.

Coach Quique Sanchez Flores doesn’t hold Forlan in such high regard, especially after the Uruguayan failed to find the net in last 13 games, and with Brazilian Diego Costa in such a good form, he seems to have made his mind about selling the World Cup star.

Forlan has not been himself after returning from the impressive World Cup campaign with all the transfer talk probably affecting his performances and maybe Atletico are right to be trying to cash in on their star player while they can.

[Source: Marca]

Manchester City line up move for Hulk

Manchester City have sent scouts to watch Porto striker Hulk in action with a view to making a bid for the Brazilian in January.

The Brazilian has been in remarkable form this season, and even scored a brace in the 5:0 victory over Benfica last weekend in front of City scouts.

The Citizens are keen to add some firepower to their front line and they see the 24-year-old as the perfect complement to Tevez and Balotelli, although they could face a stiff competition from other top 4 sides.

The player himself says he is aware of the Premier League interest.

“I have heard about the rumours of the Premier League, but I am focused on my work here,” said Hulk.

There is absolutely no doubt Hulk would be a great signing for every top 4 Premiership side, although if he is smart enough he won’t even consider Eastlands as his future destination.

[Source: Daily Mirror]

Chelsea tracking Bayern defender

Chelsea are keeping tabs on Bayern defender Breno following his return from a cruciate ligament injury.

Chelsea scouts have been following the Brazilian defender before he picked up a serious knee injury in March with the Blues ready to reignite their interest.

Breno was signed by Bayern in 2008 for the fee of €12 million but the Brazilian failed to realize his potential at Alianz Arena, having featured in just 8 Bundesliga games after making a move from Sao Paulo.

The 21-year-old spent second part of last season on loan at Nurnberg but the knee injury saw him end his season as early as March.

Chelsea scouts, nonetheless, believe he has the quality to play at Stamford Bridge with the Blues hoping to sign Breno at a cut-back price in January.

[Source: Daily Mail]

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