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Cuevas interest hots up

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A string of Premier League clubs are tracking Paraguayan forward Nelson Cuevas.

Paraguayan attracting English suitors

A string of Premier League clubs are tracking Paraguayan forward Nelson Cuevas, skysports.com understand. The 27-year-old is coming out-of-contract at Club America of Mexico and he is lining up a free transfer to England when the transfer window opens in January. Portsmouth's Harry Redknapp has already expressed an interest and during a recent visit to Britain Cuevas is believed to have held talks with Pompey.

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However, Cuevas' availability has not gone unnoticed and up to four other top-flight clubs could be ready to make him an offer. Derby, Aston Villa and Blackburn are amongst those understood to be interested. Cuevas' international team-mate Roque Santa Cruz has shone at Blackburn since moving from Bayern Munich in the summer and he is believed to have encouraged his club to make a move for his fellow countryman. Cuevas, who would qualify for a work permit to play in the Premier League, is set to consider his options over the next month with a view to a move in January.