Fluminense striker Fred has urged Sevilla to make a firm bid for him.

The Brazil international is tied to Flu until 2013, but is excited by the prospect of joining Sevilla for the start of the new season.

Fred said: "It makes me very happy to see such a great club like Sevilla wishing to count on me for next season. I always dreamed one day of playing in the La Liga, which is one of the best championships in the world, if not the best."