Source: Team_Talk
Solano close to Colchester move
The former Newcastle, Aston Villa and West Ham midfielder linked up with the Essex club prior to Christmas in a bid to earn a move to the Weston Homes Community Stadium.[LNB]Although Us boss Adrian Boothroyd labelled reports he had signed the player last week as "premature", Solano claims he is now poised to pen a deal until the end of the season.[LNB]Solano told Peruvian newspaper El Comercio: "I'm going for six months to play for Colchester United. Talks are already at an advanced stage and I'm travelling to complete the deal.[LNB]"It's a lovely opportunity at 35 years of age to still be considered. My plan is to end my (playing) career as a coach and look for work there (in England).[LNB]"If I can play another year, so much the better."[LNB]Solano made over 250 Premier League appearances during his time in England before a brief spell with Greek side Larissa.[LNB]He then returned to his homeland to play for Universitario, who he helped to win the Peruvian league title last month.[LNB]Colchester currently lie fourth in League One, just three points behind second-placed Norwich with a game in hand.[LNB][LNB]
