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Aquilani considers Inter switch Sunday 10 February, 2008

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Luciano Spalletti admits there is some truth in the rumours Alberto Aquilani is considering a move to Inter, but Steven Gerrard could block his path.

The Gazzetta dello Sport reported this weekend that the Nerazzurri intend to sign a midfield dynamo to celebrate their centenary year.

While President Massimo Moratti has his sights set on Liverpool and England hero Gerrard, it is claimed Roberto Mancini would much prefer Aquilani.

The key to snapping up either of the two, but particularly the Roma star, would be unsettled hitman Adriano, currently rediscovering his form on loan at Sao Paolo.

Aquilani, like teammates Francesco Totti and Daniele De Rossi, is a Romanista born and bred who worked his way up through the youth system to the Under-21 and senior Azzurri squads.

However, there seems to be more than mere newspaper talk behind these latest rumours of an Inter switch.

“He is a good player and will become a great one,” commented Coach Spalletti after last night’s 2-0 win over Reggina.

“I am convinced Aquilani has an excellent relationship with everyone here, but at the end of the day it is the player’s will that makes the difference in these matters. Besides, Roma have other great players.”

Aquilani played the entire 90 minutes against Reggina on Saturday evening, his first full game in over four months due to a serious muscular injury.

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