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Much-maligned Milan striker Alberto Gilardino is desperate to sign for Fiorentina this summer, according to La Nazione.

Gilardino’s days at Milan have been numbered for quite sometime now following a third hugely disappointing season with the club.

The 25-year-old has scored just seven goals in Serie A from 30 appearances this campaign, and has barely played in recent weeks.

With Milan looking highly likely to sign both Ronaldinho and Andriy Shevchenko in the summer, and with there being a possibility of a third forward arriving too, Gilardino is almost certain to be sold.

The favourites for his signature at present are Fiorentina, whose coach is Gilardino’s former mentor at Parma, Cesare Prandelli.

The pair have a mutual respect for one another, and Gila is said to be especially desperate to be reunited with Prandelli.

A possible stumbling block could be the striker’s wages, and he has been told that he will have to take a huge pay-cut in order for the transfer to go through.

This may be a sacrifice that Gilardino will be forced to make if he wants to get his career back on track.

The forward has seen his reputation fall steeply over the past couple of years, and it is highly unlikely that he will be travelling to Euro 2008 with the Azzurri.

and I want his move too! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[TriniKing_CE]

I would really like to so this happen.
I think it would be the best thing for everyone. (and that isnt supposed to be a lash out at Gila). IMO i just think that Fiorentina could possibly gain a good striker looking to revive his playing career, Milan would be offloading someone who has of late has seemed to be almost worthless, Italy could aslo benefit from this, should Gila be back to the fine form that saw him crowned Serie A's top scorer with parma then i would be completely pleased with the possible transfer.
In fact I think he can benefit moving to one or two other clubs as well, not just limited to Fior. Anyway i must admit frustration has come into play when concerning watching Gila at the San Siro but i wish him the best.