Flamengo interested in Fernando Torres

Rio de Janeiro: Brazilian football giants Flamengo could make an offer to sign Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres next year, according to reports in the Brazilian media.

A representative of the Spaniard held preliminary talks with Palmeiras and Flamengo, but only the latter showed interest in the 33-year-old, Globo Esporte reported on Monday.

Flamengo are said to see Torres as a possible replacement for Peru striker Paolo Guerrero, who is serving a one-year ban after testing positive for a stimulant.

Torres, whose contract with Atletico Madrid expires on June 30 next year, has scored just three goals in 18 matches for the Spanish club this season.