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Milan admit to Eto’o desire
Tuesday 5 June, 2007

Milan chief Adriano Galliani has declared that the Rossoneri will make an offer for Barcelona's Samuel Eto’o.

The latter has been heavily associated with the European champions and the Vice-President has today admitted that the Cameroon ace is a target.

“Eto’o remains our primary objective, but we will not disturb Barcelona until the end of the Liga season [on June 17],” Galliani noted this afternoon.

“However, next season’s squad will basically be the same as the group of players who have just ended this campaign.

“A few players might come in, one in midfield and one in attack, but we are in no hurry as we are fine as we are.”

The proposed arrival of Eto’o would increase the competition for a striking shirt next season and Galliani conceded that the club were ready to sell Alberto Gilardino.

The latter is unhappy with the lack of faith being shown in him by the European champions and a divorce is seemingly on the cards.

“I told him that the club would want him to stay,” added the official.

“However, seeing as we can’t guarantee him a starting shirt and we didn’t appreciate his recent interview, I have given him permission to leave – so long as someone pays us £17m.”

Gilardino is understood to be keen on a move to Juventus which has led to speculation that the Old Lady may offer David Trezeguet in return.

“Trezeguet is a player who we really like, but we can’t exchange a player who was born in 1982 with one who is five years older.”

Galliani also rubbished rumours of an Andriy Shevchenko swoop. “His return is more impossible than unlikely,” he added.

“Thierry Henry? We were close to him after Sheva left but he demonstrated himself to be a great man. He wanted to stay loyal to the club who made him famous.”


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"Eto'o remains our primary objective!??" When exactly did he even become our primary objective? And what happened to Ronaldinho!?? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

"We are fine as we are"?? Thank Paolo this is Galliani talking otherwise my brains would be on the wall by now... (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

I hope Gila WANTS TO stay! If not then it's best for both sides that he leaves... and we replace him. I think what Galliani means is that Trezeguet is not old enough for Milan! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Oops on the last part! Sound like a fling...

This feels like last year... I hope they prove me wrong!

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He then turned the attention to Samuel Eto'o, the Barcelona ace who is the hottest property in Europe this summer.

"Eto'o remains our primary objective, but we will not disturb Barcelona until the end of the Liga season," he said.

"However, next season's squad will basically be the same as the group of players who have just ended this campaign. A few players might come in, one in midfield and one in attack, but we are in no hurry as we are fine as we are."

Finally he gave his take on Gilardino's situation with the club.

"I told him that the club would want him to stay," said the Milan vice-president.

"However, seeing as we can't guarantee him a starting shirt, and we didn't appreciate his recent interview, I have given him permission to leave - so long as someone pays us £17million."

I just... don't get 1 thing: since WHEN Eto'o is our primary objective? I always thought Ronaldinho was the one. About 2 years I think that. Basically no rumours linking Eto'o and Milan in the last months... at least I don't remember.

This could be a strategy to bring Ronaldinho too... usually Galliani denies everything and this "We'll ask Barcelona for Etoo" is not usual. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)