Tomasson off to Benfica

Thursday 14 July, 2005

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Milan are making room for Alberto Gilardino after reportedly agreeing to sell Jon Dahl Tomasson to Benfica.

Portuguese officials flew into Italy on Wednesday where they allegedly agreed a £3m fee for the Danish international.

Although there is no official confirmation of the move, Benfica do seem to be in pole position for the international.

Tomasson has been linked with an exit given the arrival of Christian Vieri and the imminent capture of Gilardino from Parma.

Tomasson, via his agent Martin Schotts, had indicated that he wanted to remain in Milan but there is seemingly no more space for him at the San Siro.

The former Newcastle flop was also a target for Sampdoria and Fiorentina but they were unwilling to match the Rossoneri’s valuation.

Tomasson, who arrived on a free from Feyenoord in 2002, will return from holiday this evening before moving to Portugal.

Milan are expected to complete the capture of Gilardino on Monday, giving boss Carlo Ancelotti some splendid attacking options next term.

The Rossoneri will have Gilardino, Vieri, Andriy Shevchenko and Pippo Inzaghi all on their roster.