Oddo reportedly set for Milan move
Lazio defender Massimo Oddo is set for a move to Milan in January,
according to the latest reports in Italy.
The Italian international was heavily paired with the San Siro
outfit during the summer, but no transfer fee was agreed after
Biancocelesti President Claudio Lotito refused to lower his £8m
asking price.
The operation may now be finalised in January though as the
Rossoneri are in desperate need of a defender after the injuries
suffered by Alessandro Nesta and Serginho.
Vice-President Adriano Galliani has confirmed that the club is
considering the idea of signing a new stopper during the winter
window.
The first thing we need is all our injured players to come back to
fitness. New arrivals arent a priority, but maybe we will do
something in defence, said the official.
Furthermore, La Gazzetta dello Sport suggests Oddo, who is
currently contracted until 2008, has broken off renewal
negotiations with Lazio and would favour a move to Milan.
The defender had recently stated that he wanted to end his career
at the Olimpico, but talks have stalled given the significant
difference between the players demands and the clubs offer.
The Biancocelesti may therefore let him leave in the New Year
rather than losing him for a much smaller fee at the end of the
season.
It is believed that the co-ownership of young defender Lino
Marzoratti, presently on loan at Empoli, would be included in the
package for Oddo.
The Rossoneri may also allow Lazio to buy winger Pasquale Foggia,
currently on loan in Rome, outright for just £2m.
