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| | Adri may be key to Silva |
Wednesday 19 November, 2008 |
| Milan and Inter are vying for the signature of Brazilian defender Thiago Silva and the Nerazzurri may use Adriano as a bargaining chip.
The 24-year-old is currently plying his trade for Fluminense, but he is expected to relocate to Europe next year.
There were reports last month that Inter had signed a pre-contract agreement with the rising star, but their city rivals Milan have made their own advances.
Rossoneri Vice-President Adriano Galliani has admitted his desire to lure Thiago Silva, even if a move isn't possible for the time being.
“Silva could be of interest to us, but not in January,” he told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
“He is a great player, but we can only sign him next summer because we have already brought in two non-EU players this season.”
Latest reports suggest that Inter are winning the tug-of-war for Thiago Silva and may have an ace up their sleeve in the shape of Adriano.
L'Imperatore is in the doghouse after angering boss Jose Mourinho by turning up late to training and phoning in sick.
And, according to the Corriere dello Sport, Inter are hoping to offer Fluminense a part-exchange deal for Thiago Silva that would see Adriano return to his homeland.
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