da poker: Fulham and Blackburn Rovers are both planning to solve their striking problems by making a bid for Espanyol player Pablo Osvaldo.
da esport bet: Somewhat of a journey man, Osvaldo has played for six teams since 2005 but it is his form this season that has alerted Fulham and Blackburn to his ability. He has scored five goals in 10 games and has helped Espanyol to fifth place in La Liga.
Osvaldo’s agent, Dario Decoud, has revealed that the Premier League duo are leading the chase to sign the player who is reportedly also wanted by Juventus.
Osvaldo is a dual Italian and Argentine citizen but chose to play international football for Italy and has scored two goals in 12 appearances for their U-21 side.
The 24 year-old is currently in the first year of a five year contract and it is thought that a bid of around £6 million would be required to prise him away from Spain.