Diego Forlan is expected to be in line for a return to the Premier League.

The former Manchester United forward has been deemed as surplus to requirements at Atletico Madrid.

Forlan, 32, has been heavily linked with a move to Tottenham in the past with Redknapp having admitted an interested in the Uruguay international – but a lot will depend on his price considering his age.

Forlan has already rejected the opportunity to go to Turkey with Galatasaray .

“Diego will decide what happens, but it looks like his first choice will be England,” said Atletico president Enrique Cerezo.

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