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Saturday 16 August, 2008 |
| Milan have lost out on Branislav Ivanovic, so turn their attention towards Barcelona's Rafael Marquez.
The Mexican international defender has been linked with them for many years, although no firm bid was ever tabled.
Marquez has the versatility to suit the Rossoneri's requirements, as he can play at centre-back, right-back or defensive midfielder.
The 29-year-old has been in Europe since 1999, playing for Monaco and then Barcelona in 2003.
Carlo Ancelotti has urged the club to buy a new defender before the transfer window closes, as their performances in pre-season have been disastrous.
Alessandro Nesta is struggling with a long-term back injury, while Dario Simic, Digao, Marcos Cafu and Serginho have left San Siro.
It is also reported that Milan wish to wait until the end of next week to make a decision, as they hope the talks with Chelsea for Ivanovic can be revived.
The deal fell through when Chelsea refused to give the Serie A side an option to make the loan move permanent at the end of the season.
Meanwhile, transfer guru Adriano Galliani has teased rivals Inter and the fact they are in two different competitions this term.
“You ask me if I would give up the Scudetto in exchange for winning the UEFA Cup in Istanbul after having knocked Inter out in the quarter-finals?” he told fans in Versilia.
“That would mean that Inter went out of the Champions League after the group phase. Well, with Milan at least fourth in Serie A, I think I'd be happy with that…”
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Galliani angry over Ivanovic
Milan Vice-President Adriano Galliani has shown his frustration at missing out on Branislav Ivanovic but maintains there is no panic at San Siro. More |
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