Forlan: Cavani would be a spectacular signing for Atletico Madrid Atletico Madrid He spoke about compatriot

Diego Forlan thinks Atletico Madrid would be making the right move if they signed Edinson Cavani in January.

The Paris Saint-Germain striker has been linked with a move to the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano as Diego Simeone looks to add another striker to his squad.

"It would be spectacular, he'd be a great signing for Atletico Madrid," Forlan told MARCA about his compatriot.

Forlan is still a legendary figure at Atletico and played alongside Cavani with the Uruguayan national team.

"He and the club would suit each other very well," he said.

"It would be great for the present, but also the future.

"It seems to me like a signing for immediate performance, which is what Simeone needs at the moment.

"Furthermore, [Cavani]'s sacrifice will be total from the first moment."

Alvaro Morata is currently Atletico's only fit recognised striker and Forlan thinks Cavani would be an important addition to the squad.

"I think that by signing [Cavani] Atleti would take another step towards completing their objectives for this season and those they'll face in the following campaigns," Forlan said.