Forlan pulls out of Atletico squad as he ‘is studying transfer offer’

Atletico Madrid striker Diego Forlan has asked the club chiefs not to take part in Europa League qualifier against Vitoria Guimaraes.

The Uruguayan has been heavily linked with a move to Inter, although several other clubs have also shown interest.

Forlan has now added fuel to speculations that he will be leaving the club by asking some time off to consider transfer offers.

“Forlan asked Coach Gregorio Manzano this morning not to travel to Guimaraes because he was studying the possibility of signing for another team,” read a statement on Atletico Madrid’s official website.

“Manzano authorised him to stay in Madrid because Atletico have a lot at stake and need players who are 100 per cent.”

Inter see the veteran striker as a perfect replacement for Samue Eto’o and they are reportedly set to complete the deal.