Gabriel Milito

[AFII]

Liverpool step closer to landing Zaragoza's Milito
tribalfooball.com - May 16, 2007

Liverpool have been alerted to Real Zaragoza's willingness to cash in on defender Gaby Milito.

The Argentina international declared last week that he wanted to join Rafa Benitez's Liverpool, despite rival interest from Barcelona and Juventus.

Zaragoza president Agipato Iglesias has insisted Milito won't leave for less than his £20 million buyout clause, however AS says he is now resigned to accepting a lesser figure for the stopper.

Juventus have offered to triple Milito's current wages, but the centre-half has his heart set on moving to Anfield.

[Shaggy]

I've had long-held fears that Milito is too small to be a successful centre-back in the Premiership.

Is it just me?

How tall is he? He looks about 5'9.

[tomasjj]

Not very hot on him, nor on Simao.

[CAD]

That is just GREAT news. With Carra getting older it is perfect timing. It reeks of a 3-5-2 Rafa vision to me btw. If we got Milito, Alves and Tevez I would be ecstatic.

AF, do a motivational linup in a 3-5-2 formation

[CAD]

I've had long-held fears that Milito is too small to be a successful centre-back in the Premiership.

Is it just me?

How tall is he? He looks about 5'9.

Don't worry. They will never get a cross in

[AFII]

----------------Reina
---------Carra--Milito--Agger----
Alves-----------Mascherano-----Insua
-------Alonso------------Gerrard
-----------Tevez-----Eto'o

[red g]

he is hard as ****.

[Shaggy]

he is hard as ****.

Aren't all Argie centre halves?

[Taffy]

I really think this guy would do well in the EPL.

He's a typical Argie defender from what I've seen of the brief highlights here and there of his play, as he's strong, decent in the air, can play a bit and is no nonsense when needed - others may disagree on this assessment though if they have more knowledge of the guy that me.

However, it would surely mean the end at Anfield for Hyypia, and would mean a break up of the growing partnership of Carra and Agger. Milito would add great strength to the back line and would replace Carra, when needed easily, whereas Hyypia is the natural competitor for Agger, but surely there wouldn't be room for all four!?

We should always look to better ourselves, but is there a need for an expensive centre back at the moment when there are other positions that demand improvement first?! I'm currently very happy with the development of the Carra/Agger partnership at the back and we should be looking to spend further up the field first where thre is a more urgent need for a striker, and maybe a winger.

I'd welcome the Milito signing if it came off though, but it would be interesting to see what happens then!

[Taffy]

----------------Reina
---------Carra--Milito--Agger----
Alves-----------Mascherano-----Insua
-------Alonso------------Gerrard
-----------Tevez-----Eto'o

Look at the South American influence in that team!!!

[hairykewell]

I think 3-5-2 is what Rafa wants but it can only happen with another quality centre back and a player similar to Alves or the man himself. I don't think Finnan can play that well in a wingback role too well. I just can't see why else Rafa bought another centre midfielder unless Xabi or Momo are on there way out.

[Harv]

I've had long-held fears that Milito is too small to be a successful centre-back in the Premiership.

Is it just me?

How tall is he? He looks about 5'9.

he will be fine. He has a fair leap on him.

Hope this is true. Hes a cracking CB.

[hairykewell]

I've had long-held fears that Milito is too small to be a successful centre-back in the Premiership.

Is it just me?

How tall is he? He looks about 5'9.

He's 5'10. He is quite good in the air. You don't have to be tall to be good in the air just look at the bluenoses Tim Cahill or even better just look at Peter Crouch.

[red g]

he will be fine. He has a fair leap on him.

Hope this is true. Hes a cracking CB.

very true, i have always rated milito

[CAD]

-----------------Reina
---------Carra--Milito--Agger----
Alves-----------Mascherano-----Kewell
-------Lucas------------Gerrard
-----------Tevez-----Kuyt

That's the stuff dreams are made off!