Spurs eye move for £7m-rated Forlanm

23 June 2011 09:19
ShareTottenham could be set to launch a bid for Diego Forlan after Atletico Madrid made the striker available for ?7million.[LNB]The former Manchester United striker is available on the cheap as his club wants a quick sale.[LNB]And Spurs, who are long term admirers of the Uruguayan, have been put on red alert.[LNB] On the move: Diego Forlan (right) looks set to leave Atletico Madrid this summer[LNB]Forlan, 32, has rejected a move to Turkish side Galatasaray but would love a return to the Premier League.[LNB]Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is looking to sell Robbie Keane and possibly Roman Pavlyuchenko as he plans to revamp his strike force.[LNB] Ill-fated: Forlan had a disappointing spell Manchester United[LNB]Atletico president Enrique Cerezo said: 'Diego will decide what happens but it looks like his first choice will be England.'[LNB]Last year the asking price was ?20m after Forlan enjoyed an impressive World Cup, but that has plunged because the club want to offload him quickly.[LNB]  Maradona's bid to bring Forlan to Dubai rejected by Atletico MadridUnited keep tabs on old boy Forlan after striker falls out with Atletico bossIs Forlan off to Russia? Ex-Man United striker in talks with Gullit's teamAll the latest Tottenham news, features and opinion [LNB]  Explore more:People: Robbie Keane, Roman Pavlyuchenko, Harry Redknapp Places: United Kingdom

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