David Moyes keeps tabs on Diego Milito as Genoa are ‘priced out’

Jul 11 2008 by Ian Doyle, Liverpool Daily Post

EVERTON’S pursuit of Diego Milito has taken another twist when Genoa ruled out a move for the Real Zaragoza striker.

Argentina international Milito is expected to leave the Spanish club following their surprise relegation from the Primera Division last season.

Everton have been tracking the 29-year-old, but their hopes appeared to have been severely dented earlier this week when the player declared a desire to return to his former club Genoa.

However, the Serie A club have now admitted they cannot afford to sign the forward.

“I know that it would be a dream for all Genoa fans that Diego Milito returns to the club,” said Genoa president Enrico Preziosi.

“But that dream is impossible for several reasons, mainly that Milito has a contract that is beyond the parameters that this club can offer.”

Milito’s agent, Fernando Hidalgo, has stated he has yet to receive an “interesting offer” for the player, but Goodison manager David Moyes is keeping tabs on the situation.