Botafogo make bid for Boca Juniors midfielder Medina

RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec. 24 (Xinhua) -- Botafogo are in advanced talks to sign Boca Juniors midfielder Cristian Medina, according to widespread media reports in Brazil.

The Argentine giants have rejected an initial offer of seven million U.S. dollars and are awaiting a counter bid, Globo Esporte reported on Sunday.

Medina has made 49 appearances and scored five goals for Boca since being promoted from the clu