06-19-2016, 10:48 AM
(This post was last modified: 06-19-2016, 10:53 AM by ACMILAN1983.)
Just out of interest, what do people think of the current rumours going around? Basically, there's been a lot of talk of selling Bacca, with Pavoletti, Paredes and Vazquez linked quite strongly. There's been more tentative links, such as Mustafi or Benatia, but I'm taking them with a grain of salt at the moment, same as names like Giaccherini, Baselli and Immobile, players named the odd time and then not really again.
On selling Bacca, I'm leaning towards keeping him, I think he's shown that as a goalscorer it's difficult for us to get an improvement. His lack of overall game is a problem, but something I can accept when I know he can guarantee goals. However, if he was sold at a decent sum (I'm hearing the club want a minimum of 26m), I could make my peace with it comfortably enough. His goals are of great value, but as mentioned before his weakness in the build up and his attitude through the season was at times frustrating, if not outright disrespectful.
The problem is if he's sold, it looks like Pavoletti would be his replacement. I'm have major doubts Pavoletti has the quality to lead the line for a club with European ambitions, but I'm probably in the minority in that I don't actually mind the guy, whereas I'm pretty sure most consider him a joke of a transfer. I'm not for getting him for 25m as said in the press, at the very most 15m is his value, and even then that seems high. However, I do think he's the best Italian goalscorer around today. He's not got the mobility of Zaza or Immobile and in all honesty Pelle's is probably technically better, but Pavoletti is a hardworking, powerful and difficult center forward to deal with. The thing is, the guy might be seen as a bit of a joke, but his goalscoring record is better than any other Italian forward in circulation. That isn't just this season either, he's been delivering for a good few years now, just that for whatever reason he's never been hyped. What I don't understand is why a guy like Lapadula is suddenly seen as ready for every major club in Italy, but Pavoletti is barely acceptable for a team like Genoa. Personally I've followed the guy for a few years now and honestly thought years ago that he'd be a nice addition as a backup forward (back when he played at Varese). To reiterate, I'm not sure he's good enough if we have high ambition, but if he was to come, I wouldn't write him off immediately. Here's an interesting article on the guy:
https://www.whoscored.com/News/msxyzipgb...-Spotlight
On Vazquez, I'm on board with him coming. With the right set up and coach I think he's the best playmaker in Italy (not to say there's a lot of competition). His technical ability is not in question, he would immediately improve the technical quality of the side if he was to come, but I also think that he could flourish under Giampaolo, who now seems favourite to join. Even under Brocchi, I see him being a player that would be a success. Technical quality and creativity aside, I think the thing is he's at the right moment to take a step up and play a leading role in a big club, plus he's undervalued in terms of his workrate and tracking back by many. However, what I like about him is a bit like Pavoletti, there's no real arrogance to him and his attitude. As those who read my posts know, I want a focus on getting people with the right personality at Milan, and while Vazquez plays with a little bit of arrogance when you see the tricks he pulls off, he's known for being quite reserved and quiet as a person.
Finally on Paredes, there's rumours Roma are prepared to sell for the right amount (they want 15m apparently), Milan are after him because of Giampaolo and he's apparently keen on staying in Italy despite strong interest from Spurs and Liverpool. Not sure if people remember, but I actually asked opinions on him back in February when Gazzetta named him the best young talent in Italy (or something like that). Since then I've followed him much more closely and am hugely impressed by him. His technical ability impresses me huge amounts, I think coming in he would, like Vazquez, instantly raise the technical quality of the midfield. However, as a regista there's a few qualities of his I adore. First his is ability to play in tight spaces, the number of times I see him surrounded by players and simply dribble out or turn out of tight spots is really impressive. Then there's the way he plays, usually short, vertical passes, which fits perfectly with ideas I shared in the tactics and theorem thread. He also has the ability to pick and play passes quickly, he doesn't take long on the ball and distributes quickly and efficiently. Note that all these qualities are also weaknesses we've seen with Montolivo in the past year. Finally, a bit like Montolivo, he's actually effective defensively, not as good as Montolivo, but it's still one of his strengths. Basically, I'd take this guy if possible regardless of Giampaolo coming in. If Giampaolo does come in, all the better as Paredes should slot in naturally. Actually, I think Empoli's improvements this season is partly down to them getting a good upgrade in the regista role. Under Sarri, Valdifiori flourished, but I think Paredes is an improvement in pretty much every way.
I won't go into the other names I mentioned, I wanted to focus on those that seem to be linked most strongly at this point. It feels like doom and gloom regarding transfers for Milan, but if Vazquez and Paredes were to come, my excitement and interest in this summer would instantly be much, much more positive.
On selling Bacca, I'm leaning towards keeping him, I think he's shown that as a goalscorer it's difficult for us to get an improvement. His lack of overall game is a problem, but something I can accept when I know he can guarantee goals. However, if he was sold at a decent sum (I'm hearing the club want a minimum of 26m), I could make my peace with it comfortably enough. His goals are of great value, but as mentioned before his weakness in the build up and his attitude through the season was at times frustrating, if not outright disrespectful.
The problem is if he's sold, it looks like Pavoletti would be his replacement. I'm have major doubts Pavoletti has the quality to lead the line for a club with European ambitions, but I'm probably in the minority in that I don't actually mind the guy, whereas I'm pretty sure most consider him a joke of a transfer. I'm not for getting him for 25m as said in the press, at the very most 15m is his value, and even then that seems high. However, I do think he's the best Italian goalscorer around today. He's not got the mobility of Zaza or Immobile and in all honesty Pelle's is probably technically better, but Pavoletti is a hardworking, powerful and difficult center forward to deal with. The thing is, the guy might be seen as a bit of a joke, but his goalscoring record is better than any other Italian forward in circulation. That isn't just this season either, he's been delivering for a good few years now, just that for whatever reason he's never been hyped. What I don't understand is why a guy like Lapadula is suddenly seen as ready for every major club in Italy, but Pavoletti is barely acceptable for a team like Genoa. Personally I've followed the guy for a few years now and honestly thought years ago that he'd be a nice addition as a backup forward (back when he played at Varese). To reiterate, I'm not sure he's good enough if we have high ambition, but if he was to come, I wouldn't write him off immediately. Here's an interesting article on the guy:
https://www.whoscored.com/News/msxyzipgb...-Spotlight
On Vazquez, I'm on board with him coming. With the right set up and coach I think he's the best playmaker in Italy (not to say there's a lot of competition). His technical ability is not in question, he would immediately improve the technical quality of the side if he was to come, but I also think that he could flourish under Giampaolo, who now seems favourite to join. Even under Brocchi, I see him being a player that would be a success. Technical quality and creativity aside, I think the thing is he's at the right moment to take a step up and play a leading role in a big club, plus he's undervalued in terms of his workrate and tracking back by many. However, what I like about him is a bit like Pavoletti, there's no real arrogance to him and his attitude. As those who read my posts know, I want a focus on getting people with the right personality at Milan, and while Vazquez plays with a little bit of arrogance when you see the tricks he pulls off, he's known for being quite reserved and quiet as a person.
Finally on Paredes, there's rumours Roma are prepared to sell for the right amount (they want 15m apparently), Milan are after him because of Giampaolo and he's apparently keen on staying in Italy despite strong interest from Spurs and Liverpool. Not sure if people remember, but I actually asked opinions on him back in February when Gazzetta named him the best young talent in Italy (or something like that). Since then I've followed him much more closely and am hugely impressed by him. His technical ability impresses me huge amounts, I think coming in he would, like Vazquez, instantly raise the technical quality of the midfield. However, as a regista there's a few qualities of his I adore. First his is ability to play in tight spaces, the number of times I see him surrounded by players and simply dribble out or turn out of tight spots is really impressive. Then there's the way he plays, usually short, vertical passes, which fits perfectly with ideas I shared in the tactics and theorem thread. He also has the ability to pick and play passes quickly, he doesn't take long on the ball and distributes quickly and efficiently. Note that all these qualities are also weaknesses we've seen with Montolivo in the past year. Finally, a bit like Montolivo, he's actually effective defensively, not as good as Montolivo, but it's still one of his strengths. Basically, I'd take this guy if possible regardless of Giampaolo coming in. If Giampaolo does come in, all the better as Paredes should slot in naturally. Actually, I think Empoli's improvements this season is partly down to them getting a good upgrade in the regista role. Under Sarri, Valdifiori flourished, but I think Paredes is an improvement in pretty much every way.
I won't go into the other names I mentioned, I wanted to focus on those that seem to be linked most strongly at this point. It feels like doom and gloom regarding transfers for Milan, but if Vazquez and Paredes were to come, my excitement and interest in this summer would instantly be much, much more positive.