Espanyol's Jesus Datolo a target for Internacional

The former Boca man could move on a loan or permanent deal to Porto Alegre, although directors admit that a concrete transfer is still some way off

By Daniel Edwards

Jesus Datolo, Espanyol
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Internacional director Fernandao has admitted that the Brazilians are keen to add to their Argentine legion for the 2012 season, with Espanyol's Jesus Datolo a strong transfer target for the Porto Alegre giants.

The Colorado are looking for an improvement in the coming season after their Brasileirao campaign ended in mid-table obscurity, and have set their sights on the 27-year-old winger as a possible reinforcement. Datolo's was previously on loan at Espanyol from Napoli, before completing a permanent switch in January 2011.

Speaking on Friday, Fernandao affirmed the interest, although he was still uncertain about what form the transfer would take.

"Datolo's name has been seriously mentioned around here, he would be an extraordinary signing," the official told Globoesporte.

"The details are not very clear yet, whether it would be a loan or a sale. The player's agent has not spoken, but it could happen."

Datolo came to prominence in Argentina with Boca Juniors and was part of the team that lifted the Copa Libertadores in 2007 before moving to Italy in January 2009.

If he moved to Porto Alegre he would be Inter's fourth Argentine player, with Mario Bolatti, Andres D'Alessandro and Pablo Guinazu already at the club.
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