Summer transfer window 2017

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Hey all.

It's been a while since I've been back to the forum. Hope everyone's doing good. The Chinese era is here. Success is right around the corner finally. It'll require patience, but we'll get there. We finally have direction and goals to achieve with this new management. Very impressed with Fassone above all and the team he's forming. Anyways...

Even if he [Gigio] stays he is mishandling it.

Totally agree

Do my eyes deceive me? A 2 year loan deal with obligation to buy? Have we just saved 28 Million in current transfer market funds with this deal?
Does that mean we still have a block of money to use for more upgrades?
Guys, tell me again that our management is shit please. I need to pinch myself.....

And what's this I hear about us getting Biglia on a cheap because Lazio want to buy Petagna? What sorcery is this???

Indeed indeed. We don't really know if this 2 year loan deal will affect our transfer budget for this season or whether this is a play for FFP. Fassone has plenty of experience with UEFA from his previous work experiences and he's had two meetings with him already at Milan. 

I don't think Lazio want Petagna.. Biglia is an experienced leader, a very important piece for Lazio - a direct rival for our objectives next year. 15m was usually the normal standard for players with a year left on the contract, players in their prime.. Biglia is 31 though. If we're willing to pay around 20 for him it means that's cash we know we're not going to be get back by reselling in the future so we must have a lot more where it came from.

Tuttosport claims Raiola asked for an 8 million wage. That's just ridiculous, if it's true.

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You should never ever read tuttosport. They have always been wrong and they have a long track record proving it.

It's interesting to see the response about Donnarumma, it seems the majority of people are seriously irritated by his and Raiola's actions. His "we'll see" comment suggests to me one of 3 things:

1) He shielded from understanding the gravity of his situation right now
2) He's clueless in how to appropriately respond to questions on his renewal right now
3) He simply doesn't care

I'm going to guess it's a little of both 1 and 2. Yesterday, apparently after the meeting he posted a picture of himself with Vincenzo Raiola, with a comment of "back to Milan". That picture alone to me is enough to understand that he doesn't really understand the predicament he's put himself in, because if he understood what he's risking here, that picture would never be close to being public.

Secondly, he's 18 and so I don't think fully understands the responsibilities of being someone who earns millions and has fame and extreme publicity. Therefore, when he responded "we'll see", I'm going to guess his thought at the time was he needed a placeholder comment while things are ongoing. However, the choice of words just compound the issue of seemingly being disrespectful.


When all things are said and done, I fear things have come past a point of no return and his relationship with the fans will be almost reparable. I've said many times, he needs to deal with this quickly, because people will continue to get more and more frustrated and I think the rumours last night was the last chance for things to be resolved without any significant backlash. Even if he signs, what happens from here? His relationship with the fans next season will be nothing short of damaged, but I'd also wonder how his teammates will feel about all this (specifically guys like Abate or Bonaventura who have shown far more commitment), never mind Montella who I don't think is particularly satisfied with his behaviour.

Great post, couldn't agree better. I know Gigio loves Milan and wants to stay, it's clear to me.. however Raiola's instructions to him on what to say to the media are ruining Gigio's image to a large part of the Milan fans. These are some of the consequences Donnarumma will get by closing this Raiola to represent him.

This is exactly what Raiola wants. He wants to damage the relationship between Donnarumma and the fans. At that point, it will be SOOO much easier to take him away from Milan. It already is as a matter of fact.

My concern is in how easy Donnarumma has let this happen. Dev, don't think even for a second that the comment Donnarumma made yesterday was not "coached" from Raiola. Amongst all the drama, I am 10000% percent sure Raiola has told Gigio exactly what to say if reporters ask him about the renewal.


 It's a shame that Gigio and his family didn't tell Raiola the same, and instead they've let him take Milan and the fans for a ride.

tbh nothing new in the latest reports as it was already reported the biggest sticking point was the clauses Raiola wants. I also think this story's been leaked, as it seems someone quoting Donnarumma as saying "I want to stay" is to try and calm the storm that's come out of all this. I'm generally in agreement with everyone who says Raiola engineering all this to eventually secure a sale elsewhere, but I'm mostly just annoyed at Donnarumma and those close to him (i.e. his family), for not taking steps to deal with the matter correctly and instead let a snake have his way.

Very true. The family must be held responsible for their (in)actions on this.

A team built from the back is truly built for success. If Rodriguez and Conti join this transfer campaign may be one of our best including the Berlu era.

Not even close. Romagnoli is still very young and makes plenty of mistakes, Musacchio other than being extremely injury-prone inconsistent for Villareal, will have to adjust to Serie A. Rodriguez is coming off his worst season yet and Bundesliga isn't like Serie A, he'll need to adjust as well. Conti has had a great season this year, it remains to be seen whether he's a 1 season wonder or can back it up.

look who was in Monaco the night before last with Mirabelli, Donnarumma & Rialo, Petagna & Co.....a one Cesc Fabregas.....heard about  the rumours coming from DiMarzio but i guess there's truth in them aftter all..i'd prefer investing in Anderson Talisca though...with the Colentin Tolisso train looking less likely by the day with him wanting Cl football i can't think of a better player for the left side of our three man midfield...he's a star/phenomenon in the making...someone plz tell the management to get their finger out and check his availability..plus we have a good relationship with Besiktas...for someone who's 191 cm, tall as an oak tree the guy is blessed with an unbelievable left foot, dribbles round  players for the laugh, a free kick specialist, a passing range second to none, scores incredible goals for fun, a team player and has one helluva an engine...he'd be a starter guaranteed in this new look Milan if we did...unreal like...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DBTfVNgXcAA11HJ.jpg

and a short you-tube video showcasing Anderson Talisca talents..he's a better player than Tolisso..just my humbe opinion...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ppdQjkO2Bk

That would be insane if we signed Cesc. I'm all for Fabregas.

I agree regarding Talisca, he's a good player but I have no clue if they're even considering him.