Kashiwa Reysol striker Edilson could be rejoining Brazilian club Flamengo in 2003, a Brazilian daily reported Sunday.

The Brazil international's agent contacted Flamengo and negotiations on a contract are already under way, according to a report in the O Dia.

Edilson signed for Kashiwa from Brazilian club Cruzeiro on a short-term contract running from July 1 through Jan. 1 next year.