Vargas keen on Italy move

The agent of Universidad de Chile starlet Eduardo Vargas has confirmed the striker is keen on a move to Serie A.

The 21-year-old has been in electric form for his club throughout 2011 and has been rewarded with a regular place in Claudio Borghi’s Chilean national team in recent months.

His exploits have not gone unnoticed in Europe either, as various sides across the Atlantic have been linked with a lucrative move for the front man.

The player’s representative, Diego Cativa, could not speak highly enough of Vargas, as he gave some insight into the clubs chasing the star.

“The kid is currently the best player in South America,” Cativa said. “He is playing well, he is a serious professional who is avoiding all distractions and focusing 100 percent on his football.”

“He will cost a lot though, Universidad de Chile value him at 10 million euros.”

“He is a target for Fenerbahce, who went to see him just two weeks ago as well as Trabzonspor, who had offered six million euros for 70 percent of his playing rights. Colo Colo want him but for me the time is right for him to leave (Chile), he has given all he can.”

“Serie A is his dream. Milan are interested, but a concrete proposal has not yet been made. On Inter’s part, there is nothing to say. With Milan though, we can definitely run with it.”

Vargas is likely to be on the bench for Chile’s World Cup qualifier against Uruguay in Montevideo on Friday.