Botafogo eye move for PSV striker Zahavi

RIO DE JANEIRO -- Botafogo have made a bid to sign PSV Eindhoven and Israel international striker Eran Zahavi, according to media reports in Brazil.

The 34-year-old's contract with the Dutch club is due to expire in June and Botafogo have made an offer to secure him on a contract that runs until December 2023, news outlet Lance said on Friday.

It added that Zahavi had shown interest in the move but made clear that he would not make a decision until the end of the Dutch top-flight season. PSV are currently second in the 18-team Eredivisie standings, four points behind leaders Ajax with three games remaining.

Zahavi has scored 19 goals and provided 11 assists in 44 matches for PSV across all competitions this season.

Botafogo have made a slew of high-profile signings since US businessman John Textor acquired a controlling stake in the Rio de Janeiro club in December.

Among the newcomers are midfielder Patrick de Paula, defender Philipe Sampaio, attacker Lucas Piazon and full-back Renzo Saravia.