Summer Mercato 2022

[Arildonardo]

Who would you pick between  Ruslan Malinovskyi and Nedim Bajrami ?

From those two I would Malinovskyi.

But I'd like someone like De Ketelaere more. Also probably fits the project better too as he is younger.

[Bennacer]

Some rumours says that Pioli will consider 4-3-3 next year. Our last match against Napoli showed the solidity in this formation, On paper it was the standard 4-2-3-1, but Kessie dropped low, so it was mote like a 4-3-3. With Adlis creativity and flair he can be used in a 4-3-3. He is very mobile and drifts a lot in all attacking areas so this sound like a good plan. Then we dont need to splash a lot of our budget on a ACM.

Lets say we will change to 4-3-3 we need one more midfielder, and all the ways goes to Sanches. That would be great. That will will leave us with a central midfield of: Bennacer, Tonali, Pobega, Adli, and Sanches. That midfield has immense quality.

IF our budget will be 90 mill after we sell Castillejo, Caldara and so on ,we will use around 25 mill on Sanches, this leaves us with 65 mill to bolster the attack and get a fifth CB if Romagnoli leaves and Gabbia stayes.

First of all the Right wing. Thats essential. We need a leao type of player with a lot of pace, dribbling, flair and good finishing. What is realistic here? I would say:

- Berardi: 30 million.
- Pepe: 25-30 million. Out in the cold, but has immense talent.
- Rapinha: 40 mill, maybe less if Leeds get relegated, but the competition here will be fierce..
- Kevin Agudelo: 10 mill. I like thiis guy a lot, and he has important qualites that i think Pioli can develop.
- Leon Bailey: 30 mill. Out in the cold in Aston Villa, and with Gerrard they play with less wings. Extremely talented.
- Wilifried Singo: 20 mill.

I would go for Berardi or Pepe. Berardi is first because he knows the league and would demand less salary i think. 30 mill here and we are good on the wings.

That leaves us with 35 mill to bolster CF and and a CB.

Realistic CF:

-Scamacca: 30-35 mill
-Raspadori. 25-30 mill.
-Belotti: Free.
-Isak: 50 mill
-Ekitike: 25 mill.
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I think this one is difficult. Belotti dont give the feeling of insurance on top. Scamacca is possibly the best and with most potential. But the competition is hard. Raspadori will maybe fit us better if we want fo play with a lot fluidity. Just like Rebic instead of Zlatan/Giroud today. He can also cower both wings. i would go for Raspadori. Isak is to expensive and Ekitike is not yest proven enough. Raspadori is proven in Serie A. 25 mill here.

This leaves us with 10 mill for a fifth choice as CB and a cheap back up for Theo if Toure leaves.

As a back up for Theo i would consider Lykogiannis. He wold be cheap if Cagliari gets relegated. The same goes for Cambiasso of Genoa. Good wing backs for back ups. Proven.

At CB we need an experienced but cheap player that would accept a lot of bench time. Luis Felip or Acerbi maybe? They would come cheap.

This leaves ut with:

GK: Maignan, Tata
RB: Calabria, Florenzi(Kalulu, Saelemakers).
CB: Tomori, Kalulu, Kjær, Gabbia, Acerbi
LB: Hernandez, Lykogiannis
CM: Bennacer, Tonali, Sanches, Adli, Pobega(Diaz)
RW: Berardi, Saelemaekers(Diaz)
LW: Leao, Rebic(Diaz)
CF: Raspadori, Giroud, Zlatan.

This is a really good team that can fight for glory. If we rol the dice i would say something like this.

GK. 5. One of the best GK in the worild in Maignan, Tata not so good.
RB: 4. Calabria has not been up to his best this year and Florenzi is just OK. They both lack something offensively.
CB: 5. Kalulu and Tomori looks like a tremendous pairing. A little worried about Kjær fitness and the reserves behind him is not very good.
LB: 5. Theo is possibly the best left back in the world. Back up is is not up to his standard but decent enough.
CM: 6. Our best department. Fantastic quality. Mobile players, hard working, creative, they got it all. A lots of variations is possible here.
RW: 5. Berardi is proven quality. Would be fantastic to get him. Saelemakers has his own qualities bot no end product..
LW: 5. Leao its just a beast and he will continue to develop. Rebic has been dramaticly bad but has qualites as we all know.
CF: 4. A little uncertain. Raspadori is good, but is young and has not played in a top club. Zlatan and Giroud are old and struggles with fitness.

All inn all i think we have a great team next year if this comes true, and with a little luck we can go far in CL too.

Forza!

[Sleeping Giant]

I would too, but I can't see who will come up with a good offer after a season like this...

Anyway, he's decent backup so I wouldn't mind him staying either.

Newcastle

[Sleeping Giant]

Viktor Tsyankov or Pepe for RW. They would come for free

[Arildonardo]

Viktor Tsyankov or Pepe for RW. They would come for free

Which Pepe? Arsenal? His contract does not expire until June 30th 2024. Valued at €30m.

Tsyhankov has impressed for Dynamo Kyiv. Could definitely be worth it for free, but is his head in the right place these days? Difficult times.

[Zio Fester]

According to Mundo Deportivo, Franck Kessié has reached an agreement with Barcelona.

[Sleeping Giant]

Which Pepe? Arsenal? His contract does not expire until June 30th 2024. Valued at €30m.

Tsyhankov has impressed for Dynamo Kyiv. Could definitely be worth it for free, but is his head in the right place these days? Difficult times.

Oh sorry Tete, messed him up for that Assenal flop

[Zio Fester]

Fode Ballo-Touré is heading towards being sold at the end of the season.

A return to France appears to be the most likely solution. Milan would be satisfied with a few million euros, with which would then be used to buy Florenzi from Roma on a permanent deal. The alternative would be loan, but with an obligation to buy set for summer 2023.

Transfermarkt indicate a market value that is around €5m, roughly the same amount paid by Milan to Monaco last summer.

[Sleeping Giant]

Fode Ballo-Touré is heading towards being sold at the end of the season.

A return to France appears to be the most likely solution. Milan would be satisfied with a few million euros, with which would then be used to buy Florenzi from Roma on a permanent deal. The alternative would be loan, but with an obligation to buy set for summer 2023.

Transfermarkt indicate a market value that is around €5m, roughly the same amount paid by Milan to Monaco last summer.

Sometimes I think Management is reading MM

[ACMmike]

Botman 30m 
Sanches 20m

These are the figures going around, I don't see how we will spend up to 70m on these 2. So we should still have 30m to spend on a RW

Caldera, RBT, Castillejo should fetch us another few millions to use on a backup LB.

If Sanches is a 20m player right now I would buy him ASAP. He should be fetching at least 30-35 for his quality recently. In any case, better for us.

On a side note - apparently aside from Botman+Sanches we will try for Hakim Ziyech on a loan+obligation/option.

If we win the title this year ( and maybe coppa too lol ) and have that healthy budget of 70-80m we could be excited to see how we do in CL/