First out in a long row of articles is Channel4 with an interview with Berlusconi's brother. I have a feeling this is going to be a long running topic over this summer. At least we've already detached ourselves from Gilardino as it's so obvious that he will leave. Now all I care about is getting good money for him.
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Milan promise Gilardino swoop Monday 20 June, 2005
Parma striker Alberto Gilardino will sign for Milan this summer, says Rossoneri Vice-president Paolo Berlusconi.
The latter, brother of owner Silvio Berlusconi, has publicly told fans to expect the arrival of the Italian international. "I think we will be able to give ourselves this gift," he stated.
Gilardino has been linked with a move to the Rossoneri for some time even if talks over his transfer were delayed by Parma’s survival play-off.
But negotiations will now resume after Gilardino’s goal helped Parma beat Bologna on Saturday, thus ensuring their Serie A status.
"It was only right to not disturb the player before Parma’s last game," added Berlusconi. "We’ll now let our friend Adriano Galliani get to work.
"However, let us not forget that all of these presents are concluded with the signature of our President (Silvio Berlusconi) who puts up the money."
Milan are set to meet with Parma officials on Wednesday in an attempt to agree a fee, especially as they have reportedly already agreed personal terms with the striker.
The Stadio Tardini outfit initially valued the former Verona player at a massive £35m but that figure has since been reduced.
Milan are understood to have had an £18m bid rejected and they will up their offer to around £23m.
The San Siro giants will be keen to wrap up the deal as soon as possible given that Chelsea, Inter and Juventus are also monitoring the situation.
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Milan promise Gilardino swoop Monday 20 June, 2005
Parma striker Alberto Gilardino will sign for Milan this summer, says Rossoneri Vice-president Paolo Berlusconi.
The latter, brother of owner Silvio Berlusconi, has publicly told fans to expect the arrival of the Italian international. "I think we will be able to give ourselves this gift," he stated.
Gilardino has been linked with a move to the Rossoneri for some time even if talks over his transfer were delayed by Parma’s survival play-off.
But negotiations will now resume after Gilardino’s goal helped Parma beat Bologna on Saturday, thus ensuring their Serie A status.
"It was only right to not disturb the player before Parma’s last game," added Berlusconi. "We’ll now let our friend Adriano Galliani get to work.
"However, let us not forget that all of these presents are concluded with the signature of our President (Silvio Berlusconi) who puts up the money."
Milan are set to meet with Parma officials on Wednesday in an attempt to agree a fee, especially as they have reportedly already agreed personal terms with the striker.
The Stadio Tardini outfit initially valued the former Verona player at a massive £35m but that figure has since been reduced.
Milan are understood to have had an £18m bid rejected and they will up their offer to around £23m.
The San Siro giants will be keen to wrap up the deal as soon as possible given that Chelsea, Inter and Juventus are also monitoring the situation.
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