Real Madrid move for AC Milan target Gilardino
AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani's admission that no talks have been held with Parma over striker Alberto Gilardino has fueled fresh speculation linking the youngster with Real Madrid.
AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani's admission that no talks have been held with Parma over striker Alberto Gilardino has fueled fresh speculation linking the youngster with Real Madrid.
"We have never spoken with Parma about Gilardino," said Galliani on Saturday. "As we all know, Parma are up for sale and therefore cannot consider buying or selling any players."
Gilardino is said to have agreed personal terms with Milan, but Parma's debts mean they will only sell to the highest bidder.
Milan have baulked at Parma's £20 million demands - leaving the door open to Real Madrid.
Real GM Arrigo Sacchi helped develop Gilardino while in charge at Parma and is said to have tabled a four-year contract offer to the striker's representatives worth £3.5 million-a-season.