Botafogo eye move for Uruguayan defender Ponte

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 4 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian Serie A leaders Botafogo could make a move to sign highly rated Uruguayan defender Mateo Ponte, according to local media reports.

The Glorioso are on the lookout for a right-back after their incumbent for the position, Rafael Silva, suffered a serious knee injury in the 2-0 home win over Vasco da Gama on Sunday.

Rafael underwent surgery in Rio de Janeiro on Mon