Gavmundo
04-03-2007, 11:24 AM
Villarreal star Diego Forlan has revealed that he turned down an audacious approach from Sunderland.
The ambitious Championship outfit have been revitalised this term under Roy Keane.
The Black Cats are locked in the Championship promotion battle and Keane, backed by chairman Niall Quinn - is already looking towards next season, which they hope will be in the top-flight.
Forlan has now revealed that his ex-Manchester United team-mate Keane - offered him the chance of a return to England with a move to the Stadium of Light.
However, the Uruguayan striker decided to pen a new long-term deal at El Madrigal - but admitted a return to English shores is still an attractive option.
"I am a very good friend of Roy from my stay at United. For me, he is a star worldwide," he told The Mirror.
"Roy called me to explain his project at Sunderland and offered the chance to play there as one of the main reinforcements in the next campaign.
"I'm grateful but I'm happy here. But I may return one day. Nothing is impossible in football."
That would have been a great signing for Sunderland but I don't think it was ever realistic.
The ambitious Championship outfit have been revitalised this term under Roy Keane.
The Black Cats are locked in the Championship promotion battle and Keane, backed by chairman Niall Quinn - is already looking towards next season, which they hope will be in the top-flight.
Forlan has now revealed that his ex-Manchester United team-mate Keane - offered him the chance of a return to England with a move to the Stadium of Light.
However, the Uruguayan striker decided to pen a new long-term deal at El Madrigal - but admitted a return to English shores is still an attractive option.
"I am a very good friend of Roy from my stay at United. For me, he is a star worldwide," he told The Mirror.
"Roy called me to explain his project at Sunderland and offered the chance to play there as one of the main reinforcements in the next campaign.
"I'm grateful but I'm happy here. But I may return one day. Nothing is impossible in football."
That would have been a great signing for Sunderland but I don't think it was ever realistic.