Reports suggest that Philadelphia Union forward Freddy Adu could continue his career in Brazil.
The 23-year old is being linked with a swap deal for Bahia midfielder Kleberson, formerly of Manchester United fame.
It is believed that Bahia are open to the move at it would not cost them more than it does to have the 33-year old former Besiktas and Flamengo man on their books.
"If the transfer is done, we would realize savings even as he receives a salary lower than Kleberson," Bahia president Marcelo Guimaraes Filho told Lancenet.