Diego Forlan thinks Atletico Madrid would be making the right move if they signed Edinson Cavani in January.
The Paris Saint-Germain striker has been linked with a move to the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano as Diego Simeone looks to add another striker to his squad.
"It would be spectacular, he'd be a great signing for Atletico Madrid," Forlan told MARCA about his compatriot.
Forlan is still a legendary figure at Atletico and played alongside Cavani with the Uruguayan national team.
"He and the club would suit each other very well," he said.
"It would be great for the present, but also the future.
"It seems to me like a signing for immediate performance, which is what Simeone needs at the moment.
"Furthermore, [Cavani]'s sacrifice will be total from the first moment."
Alvaro Morata is currently Atletico's only fit recognised striker and Forlan thinks Cavani would be an important addition to the squad.
"I think that by signing [Cavani] Atleti would take another step towards completing their objectives for this season and those they'll face in the following campaigns," Forlan said.
Sauranshu
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Bit what about the Wage cap?
Rosacepstz
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let's take it like that at least he can play for two seasons
Temiball
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We want a young good striker
NewsanRaes
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In this winter transfer Atletico should try Werner and Oslo and Cavani for summer free transfer. This would be best for Atletico.
SmithJones
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A great signing for Athletico for sure, but why would PSG let him go in the first place?
His contract is expiring this summer. He isn't storming a new deal
didadinors
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A great signing for Athletico for sure, but why would PSG let him go in the first place?
Acollinz
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he is a good number nine besides felix
Tekkerz200
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He would be a brilliant signing