This is exactly why we won't sign him, unless he is a Iaquinta replacement or Matri isn't signed. Matri is more rounded anyway.
Even if we decide to skip on Matri I think getting Gilardino would be bad. Goals would be there but we'd suffer so many times because he's just too limited and predictable. I really really hope it doesn't happen and I think there are far better players for his value.
Lisandro is probably too expensive for us but I think he's very good. Hulk or Rossi would be good SS next to Matri IMO.
If we're going to play 4-3-3 with wide strikers I think both Vucinic and Menez would fit in great and both seem available. If not, I'd like to see us go after A.Ayew as I kinda rate that guy pretty high.
Anyway, that list could go on and I think Gilardino should be avoided at all cost. Gilardino-type of player are players for old and not this modern football. No teams in England and Germany would play with that striker, maybe not even in that horrible Spain.