Club America have been offered Independiente defender Alan Franco.

America need to find themselves a new centre-half after losing Bruno Valdez for the remainder of the season. The Paraguay international has suffered a serious knee injury.

Agents have now offered Franco to America - though Independiente are demanding a straight sale.

Cruz Azul and an unnamed Croatian club have made recent attempts for Franco, though his asking price has proved too steep.

Independiente need to sell to ease cashflow problems.