Winter mercato 2024
Secure the starters please, backups are not that difficult to find.
I agree. I wouldn't spend a dime on anyone else before making sure that we can get our starting targets.
(05-19-2024, 06:35 AM)Beppe Wrote: There are many good coaches available this summer. It would be a total lack of ambition to end up with one of fonseca or van Bommel.
There’s Conte, Motta, De Zerbi, Conceicao, all available right there.

I take Conte or De Zerbi.
De Zerbi is a known Milan fan if I recall correctly, we need some passion in this team and core values. Ultimately Ibra - Conte overlooking this team seems like a promising idea as well.. Conte knows how to win a title that's for sure, and we need to get that second star to match inter next season. 
Not to say we shouldn't try in CL but I feel like another overhaul is coming. I think Bennacer, Maignan need to pack their bags this summer. No doubt with Giroud leaving we will buy a striker, hopefully it's someone promising. I'm grateful for everything Giroud did but it was also very frustrating especially this season (even last) to have a slow, out of peak striker like him as our only starting option. He definitely scored important goals, by no means am I bashing him but the potential of having a fast, in form, of age and promising striker to pair with Leao + Pulisic is absolutely very promising and exciting.

I know Leao is by far our best player, but TBH I can see a PSG $$$$$ offer leading him away this summer. I won't be surprised and I also won't be heart broken if we allocate the funds properly. We can sign a top CB, Striker, RB and midfielder with that money + a lil more. We have always had weak spots in our team over the last few years, I am hoping this next season we completely fill all the gaps with every single starting position having a more than competent player.
(05-20-2024, 09:58 PM)nefremo Wrote: Forget Berardi. Didn't get him when he was in his prime. So no need now. Besides, I think we are set on the wings (provided we don't sell anyone).

I'll take Pinamonti though. He'd be great as a backup up in Jovic's spot.

I agree. Pinamonti would be a replacement for Jovic, not our starting striker.

Regarding Berardi, he is out until November after his achilles tendon injury in March. He also had a meniscus injury in January/February, up until then he still did very well. Now the future is uncertain, so it's not the right time for him.
According to Serbian media (don't know if they just passed info from someone else) Simic have offer from Feyenoord and "seriously thinking about asking to leave" if "there is no hope for his playing time to be increased".
Avaiting for arrival of exorcist into our boardroom.
Fabrizio Romano also reporting interest in Simic.

Simic has been rotting in the reserves and barely played due to Piolis favouritism. Another Kerkez situation.
I seriously don’t get why Simic didnt get more chances… he did quite well when he played for the first team. He couldnt have done much worse than our first team defenders.

I can understand if he wants to leave. Especially to a team in Holland, perfect place for a young player to start your first team career.

If we sell him we would need to get at least 10m for him, and a future sell percentage.
Also Pochettino available now. Another good coach.
But we gonna end up with Fonseca or van Bommel aren’t we!?
Simic need to stay and play...but If he leaves, not with a future sell percentage, but with a buy back clause.
Dont get the thing with van Bommel, just put Abate there, its the same damn thing.
(05-22-2024, 10:15 AM)Santino Wrote: Simic need to stay and play...but If he leaves, not with a future sell percentage, but with a buy back clause.
Dont get the thing with van Bommel, just put Abate there, its the same damn thing.

At least Van Bommel has some experience coaching grown-ups.

Did ok at PSV before a short unsuccessful stint at Wolfsburg and then he won the Belgian league title for Royal Antwerp last season, their first win in 65 years or so. They even won the Belgian cup and supercup too. Might be a coaching talent for all I know.