Barcelona are believed to have held informal talks with Inter over taking Diego Forlan to the Camp Nou.

 

The Uruguayan has looked somewhat off the pace since joining the Nerazzurri from Atletico Madrid in the summer and would welcome the chance to link up with Josep Guardiola’s men.

 

Barcelona for their part are keen to bring in another forward since losing David Villa to injury. The Spain international is expected to be out for the remainder of the season.

 

Forlan has managed just eight appearances for Inter in Serie A this season and found the back of the net only once.

 

His stock is still high in Spain however, where he has starred for Villarreal and Atletico Madrid.

 

And Barcelona believe the 32-year-old could bolster their squad ahead of the second half of the campaign as they chase La Liga, Copa del Rey and Champions League silverware.

 

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