Flamengo join Tottenham and Besiktas in race for Atletico Madrid's Diego Forlan - report

Flamengo are latest club to show an interest in Atletico Madrid's Diego Forlan, according to reports from Globoesporte.

The Uruguayan striker is believed to be close to a summer exit from La Liga, despite having another two years left on his current contract at the Vicente Calderon.

Tottenham have been linked with the player throughout the season, while reports from Turkey last week stated that the 32-year-old had agreed to join Besiktas.

With the former Manchester United striker in high demand, Atletico's sporting director, Jesus Garcia Pitarch, has spoken about the situation.

"We will not talk about his [Diego Forlan] departure until the end of the Spanish championship," Pitarch told Radio Tupi.

Forlan has endured a difficult time of late and is thought to have fallen out with coach Quique Sanchez Flores, who will leave the Spanish club in the summer.
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hen quizzed about their relationship, Pitarch refused to comment on the dispute.

"You should ask the player about it, not the club. There is a contract in force so if he wants to leave then it is his problem."

Atletico Madrid claim Sergio Aguero will not be sold

Atletico Madrid chief executive Miguel Angel Gil Marin has revealed that Sergio Aguero's future at the club is secure and he will not be sold in the summer.

Spanish and Italian reports have linked the 22-year-old striker with both Real Madrid, and Juventus.

The Bernabeu giants are reportedly keen on Aguero who has scored 17 goals in La Liga this term.

His deal at the Vicente Calderon expires in 2014, and just last week the Argentine said he wanted to remain at the club.

And following increasing speculation, Marin has suggested 'El Kun' will not be sold.

"We will not negotiate with anyone for Aguero. He is not for sale," he told El Mundo Deportivo.

However, despite having made clear the club would not negotiate any deal, Aguero has a reported €45 million release clause which was inserted into his contract back in January when the striker agreed new terms.

If this clause is met, the capital side would be contractually bound to allow him to negotiate with the bidding club.

Atleti are in fifth place and will play Mallorca on Saturday as they look to clinch a Europa League spot.