Corinthians look to Argentina for reinforcements

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The Corinthians soccer team revealed their interest in three Argentinean players on Wednesday.
Claiming the Brazilian market is inflated and in need of reinforcements for the 2011 Libertadores Cup [link widoczny dla zalogowanych], the team has looked to its neighboring country.
One of the team' s scouts, Mauro, was sent to Argentina to observe three specific players.
The first is 25-year-old striker Juan Manuel Martinez from Velez Sarsfield. He is the current leading scorer in the national tournament, Apertura. The athlete is considered to be a potential replacement for Ronaldo in 2011 should he doesn't suffer any sort of injury nor be unable to play.
Mauro also watched 22-year-old Formica. The midfielder plays for Newell' s Old Boys and is largely compared to Brazilian superstar Kaka. Corinthians is studying the possibility of exchanging Matias Defederico for Formica in a loan.
Additionally, fullback Santiago Gentiletti of Argentinos Junior is in the scopes of the Brazilian club. The athlete would substitute the soon-to-be retired team captain William.
The rumors revolving around Adriano' s potential return to Brazil were put to rest after the striker [link widoczny dla zalogowanych], nicknamed the Emperor [link widoczny dla zalogowanych], said that he is happy where he is and has no intention of leaving Roma-ITA.
Ronaldo previously attempted to attract the polemic athlete and form a strong attack at Corinthians.