Liverpool lead chase for Diego Forlan

14 May 2009 10:15
Forlan is firing in La Liga after a forgetful spell with Manchester United, a club he left in 2004, and Rafael Benitez has been looking into a possible £15 million swoop for the striker. The Uruguayan believes he has unfinished business in England. He said: "At the moment my desire is to score goals, to fight for the Golden Boot and to help Atletico to get to a position in the Champions League. "I will think about my future in June. Do I want to return to the Premier League? I believe I have a debt with England after my time with Manchester United." Earlier this month Spanish title race leaders Barcelona were reportedly interested in signing Forlan as a replacement for the possible departures of Cameroon international Samuel Eto'o and Frenchman Thierry Henry. Forlan, 29 and contracted to Atletico till 2011, would cost 36 million euros according to a clause in his contract. The former Manchester United striker, scorer of 23 goals this season and the leading scorer in the 2005 season, joined Atletico from Villarreal in 2007. Forlan let it be known at the end of January he was keen to leave and join a club with whom he could win titles. He said: "At the moment my desire is to score goals, to fight for the Golden Boot and to help Atletico to get to a position in the Champions League. "I will think about my future in June. Do I want to return to the Premier League? I believe I have a debt with England after my time with Manchester United."

Source: Telegraph