Milan deny Gilardino claims
Monday 16 August, 2004
Milan have dismissed speculation that they have been in talks with Parma regarding Alberto Gilardino.
Some stories in Italy claim that the Rossoneri have shown an interest which has hampered Roma’s attempts to sign the striker.
But Vice-president Adriano Galliani has today insisted that the Under-21 international is not a target.
"Milan have never opened negotiations for the Parma player," stated Galliani. "However, if we wanted to then we wouldn’t need to explain our actions to anyone."
Whispers have suggested that Milan have put pressure on the Gialloblu to keep the player for one more season – much to the annoyance of Roma. Yet Galliani rubbished that theory.
"All that has happened is that one club has decided to not sell a player to another club," he continued.
"I see no reason why we should look to block the transfers of any Roma targets."
Milan were linked with Gilardino given the fitness problems of international striker Filippo Inzaghi.
"We already have four strikers at this club," added Galliani. "They are Andriy Shevchenko, Inzaghi, Jon Dahl Tomasson and Hernan Crespo.
"In other words, we have four players for only two first team places. That is more than enough for us."
Monday 16 August, 2004
Milan have dismissed speculation that they have been in talks with Parma regarding Alberto Gilardino.
Some stories in Italy claim that the Rossoneri have shown an interest which has hampered Roma’s attempts to sign the striker.
But Vice-president Adriano Galliani has today insisted that the Under-21 international is not a target.
"Milan have never opened negotiations for the Parma player," stated Galliani. "However, if we wanted to then we wouldn’t need to explain our actions to anyone."
Whispers have suggested that Milan have put pressure on the Gialloblu to keep the player for one more season – much to the annoyance of Roma. Yet Galliani rubbished that theory.
"All that has happened is that one club has decided to not sell a player to another club," he continued.
"I see no reason why we should look to block the transfers of any Roma targets."
Milan were linked with Gilardino given the fitness problems of international striker Filippo Inzaghi.
"We already have four strikers at this club," added Galliani. "They are Andriy Shevchenko, Inzaghi, Jon Dahl Tomasson and Hernan Crespo.
"In other words, we have four players for only two first team places. That is more than enough for us."
