It’s reported Napoli are in negotiations with Genoa to sign Italy striker Alberto Gilardino.
The forward is having his most prolific campaign in some time, scoring 14 Serie A goals in 32 appearances this season.
It’s reported Napoli are in negotiations with Genoa to sign Italy striker Alberto Gilardino.
The forward is having his most prolific campaign in some time, scoring 14 Serie A goals in 32 appearances this season.
According to SportMediaset, Napoli have set their sights on Gilardino as the understudy for Gonzalo Higuain.
He will turn 32 in July and has been owned by Genoa since January 2012, but it’s claimed the club are no longer prepared to pay his wages.
Gilardino has played for Verona, Parma, Milan, Fiorentina” data-scaytid=”11″>Fiorentina and Bologna, spending last season on loan at the Stadio Dall’Ara.
The report from SportMediaset also suggests Genoa are the ones pushing for the move and have contacted Napoli to ask if they would be interested in making an offer.