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Botafogo pursue Colombian striker Caicedo

Xinhua, December 28, 2016 Adjust font size:

Brazilian Serie A giants Botafogo are in talks to sign Colombian striker Juan Fernando Caicedo from Independiente Medellin, according to media reports.

Botafogo's board has approved the move but is attempting to bargain down Independiente Medellin's asking price of 2.5 million US dollars, the Lance newspaper said on Tuesday.

The Rio de Janeiro club has not ruled out the possibility of a loan move, the report added.

Caicedo has scored 29 goals in 97 matches for Medellin since joining the club from Atletico Huila two years ago.

Botafogo qualified for next year's Copa Libertadores - South America's top club competition - by finishing fifth in Brazil's Serie A championship this year. Endit