Real Madrid offered Diego Forlan for USD25m by city rivals Atletico Madrid, Spanish media reports.

Reports from Spain suggest that Atletico Madrid have offered striker Diego Forlan to city rivals Real Madrid for a fee of USD25m in the January transfer window.

Publication Marca today remarks that the Vicente Calderon club want to cash in on the World Cup Golden Ball winner, who has struggled for form in front of goal this season, failing to find the net in his last 12 appearances.

Goal.com Spain exclusively reported last month that Atletico Madrid would offer Forlan to Real Madrid in January, and Atleti have made los Blancos aware of their intention to sell the Uruguayan, with their preference being a winter transfer to make the funds available to strengthen other areas of the team.

Forlan’s buy-out clause is set at €36m, but it is thought that president Enrique Cerezo may be willing to accept half that amount, and even then the fee would be negotiable should Real Madrid show a genuine interest.

The relationship between Forlan and coach Quique Sanchez Flores has become strained in recent weeks, and both parties would prefer a fresh start for the 31-year-old.

The likes of Tottenham Hotspur and Juventus would also launch an offer for Forlan, who has twice been awarded the European Golden Boot for his scoring exploits in the Primera Division.