According to Ukranian portal URA Inform and apparently other reliable sources Dynamo Kiev president Igor Surkis have agreed to sell their star player Artem Milevskiy to Lokomotiv Moscow. Although nothing was made official by other part, the report continues by stating that the transfer fee involved in the deal is that of 10 million euros and that the Dynamo no. 10 should sign with Lokomotiv within this weekened. According to the same report, the reason behind this transfer is Dynamo's failure to agree with CSKA for the transfer of Guilherme. Recall that Igor Surkis have always stated that their talisman striker won't move if the asking price of 20million euro wasn't met.
As either part failed to confirm or reject the rumour, one can conclude nothing at this time. Although Lokomotiv have long been courting the Ukranian ace, it is unknown whether or not Dynamo want to sell, especially with the Champions League play-off looming.
It's important to point out that should Milevskiy join Lokomotiv, he would be unable to take part in the Europa League due his appearances at the third qualifying round of the Champions League. Although this is a con, I believe that there are too much pro to scrap any potential for such detail, so let's just hope that the transfer go finally through. We have been craving for a decent striker for far too long!! Moreover, it is important to move quickly as there are some crunching matches coming up - matches which would eventually determine our league and potentially also the Champions League spot. Fingers crossed and let's hope that Lokomotiv win tonight against Krylya Sovetov, but top of all finally bring a decent striker!!
Dare I say it? I think we need two new forwards. I'm not convinced that Sychev will ever be better than back up.
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