President Maurizio Zamparini confirms Palermo are 'down to the final details' to sign Guangzhou Evergrande's Alberto Gilardino.
The Rosanero are believed to have set up a double offer for the Chinese club, which would allow them to sign the striker either on a loan or as a full purchase.
Il Corriere dello Sport reported today that a deal is unlikely to be found before Palermo's first Serie A game against Genoa, but Zamparini himself sounded very optimistic.
President Maurizio Zamparini confirms Palermo are 'down to the final details' to sign Guangzhou Evergrande's Alberto Gilardino.
The Rosanero are believed to have set up a double offer for the Chinese club, which would allow them to sign the striker either on a loan or as a full purchase.
Il Corriere dello Sport reported today that a deal is unlikely to be found before Palermo's first Serie A game against Genoa, but Zamparini himself sounded very optimistic.
“We're in the final phase,” he confirmed, in an interview with Il Giornale di Sicilia. “It's down to the last few details.
“The player's own decision weighed into the operation a lot.
“He wants to join us, and even if he isn't ready for the first game [in Serie A], he'll certainly be available for [Coach Giuseppe] Iachini on the Sunday after that.”