When American businessman Thomas DiBenedetto settles into his new role as the majority shareholder, Barcelona’s Gabriel Milito will become a priority purchase to bolster the Giallorossi defence.
Reports earlier this week have already linked the Lupi with another of the Blaugrana’s Argentines, Javier Mascherano, and now according to Sport.es, DiBenedetto will make a double swoop in Spain to bring Milito along with his countryman.
Current centre-back Philippe Mexes’ departure at the end of the season will leave the capital club with a gaping hole to fill at the back. If Roma can land Milito he could partner yet another Argentina international, Nicolas Burdisso, at the heart of the defence.
The 30-year-old Milito, brother of Inter striker Diego, has been featuring more regularly under Pep Guardiola in 2011 as the Catalan coach has been forced to juggle his team around under the weight of injuries and fixture congestion.
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Roma Eye Summer Swoop For Barcelona’s Gabriel Milito