1/05/2007 22.56
Juve Ready To Pounce For Gilardino
Alberto Gilardino would have doubts about his Milan future if another striker were to arrive at Milanello.
Two hours of discussions were not enough to clear up the situation. Alberto Gilardino's father and his agents explained all their perplexities concerning Milan's treatment of the player, with the player's relationship with the public also suffering the consequences.
Reiterating their faith in the player through words is not enough according to Gilardino's entourage; if the faith really exists, then there should not be no reason to look so extensively for a new striker, as the club are reportedly doing at the moment.
No decision has been taken: the two parties have decided to meet again in a few days time. Tomorrow Gilardino will come back from Antwerp, where on Tuesday he was operated to his right knee, he will talk to Carlo Ancelotti (who knows about his situation), and after that together they will decide whether the best decision is for him to stay or ask to be sold.
It seems that Juventus are observing the situation closely, ready to make an offer in case the player should leave. The problem would not be the player's wage (3,5 million euros), but the amount they would have to offer Milan, who paid 24 million euros for the player two years ago and would like the same amount back.