Genoa fans start Gilardino Twitter campaign

On Wednesday, a section of Genoa fans took to Twitter in an effort to convince Alberto Gilardino to remain at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris for the foreseeable future.

According to several reports, the striker is on the verge of a move to MLS side Toronto FC and fans of the Rossoblu have set up this novel campaign in a last-ditch attempt to keep hold of their top scorer.

Revealed by Il Secolo XIX, Genoa fans have been using the hashtag #AlbertoGilardino and a series of tweets have already been posted on the site in a uniquely 21st-Century phenomenon.

After scoring seven goals in 16 Serie A appearances so far this season, it is easy to see why the fans are so keen to keep hold of the attacker and, with a World Cup on the horizon, Gilardino will undoubtedly be looking to keep this run going.