URUGUAYAN star Diego Forlan wants to play for Brisbane Roar as part of Football Federation Australia’s marquee guest rule that presented Socceroos stalwart Tim Cahill to Melbourne City.

The Courier-Mail has learnt Forlan’s representatives have been in touch with the Roar, with coach John Aloisi and football director Craig Moore identifying the 37-year-old attacking weapon as a perfect addition to Brisbane’s squad.

Forlan was the player of the 2010 World Cup during his 112-game Uruguayan international career and has played for European giants Manchester United, Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan.

The onus is now on Roar managing director Daniel Cobb to act quickly as free agent Forlan’s services are also being chased by overseas clubs and he needs to make a decision as soon as possible.

media_camera Uruguayan star Diego Forlan is keen to play with the Brisbane Roar.

Cobb has told groups of Roar fans that Aloisi’s budget included money for a guest marquee player. But last night he told The Courier-Mail all football enquiries must be directed to Aloisi and Moore.

FFA chief executive David Gallop yesterday said Forlan met the criteria for the “Full Season Guest Marquee” rule, meaning the sport’s national governing body would contribute to his salary, as it has helped Melbourne City to sign Cahill.

“Diego Forlan would be a great addition to the Hyundai A-League and fits with our strategy to attract stars to the competition,” Gallop said.

“On the back of Tim Cahill signing as a Full Season Guest Marquee player for Melbourne City, it is refreshing to see other clubs are showing interest in the concept.

“FFA would certainly look into utilising some of the marquee player fund to help a club secure a player of his stature.’’

City yesterday confirmed the acquisition of Cahill, who has signed a multi-million dollar three-year contract with the rich Melbourne club.

The deal is split in two parts. Cahill will have a playing contract for the first two years before joining the City Football Group’s coaching team for the third year of the agreement.

“I am incredibly excited to have signed with Melbourne City and ultimately the City Football Group,” Cahill said.

“There is real ambition and purpose here, qualities that are immensely important to me.’’

Cahill will link with his new teammates on Monday and could play in Queensland later this month when Brisbane Strikers host Melbourne City in a FFA Cup round-of-16 clash.