Winter Mercato January 2016

[Jay Crisp]

There's been some tentative links recently to a few players. Rodrigo De Paul is one, I think WCMilan mentioned that link already. The other is Stefano Sensi of Cesena, a young 20 year old regista that's been compared to Verratti. Juve are also after him.

I don't know much about either if I'm honest, but came across this video of Sensi:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVxY3cO6-dg

That youtube channel, Fortaleza Productions, is actually really good to see videos of talents in Italy.

Sensi looks good but Id have to see full games to see if Verratti comparisons are fair.

DePaul has a €40m buyout clause so I see that as a no go.

[ACMILAN1983]

In all honesty that video is all I've seen of Sensi, so I really can't comment. He appears to be gifted though and his passing was impressive.

Here's the story:
http://gazzettaworld.gazzetta.it/feature...-verratti/?

Anyone watched De Paul to be able to comment on him? I saw youtube videos of him and he seems decent. I've noticed he doesn't seem to be a starter.

[WCmilan]

Sensi does look promising from the little I've seen between youtube clips but players like Verratti dont come around often anymore... Did PSG really only pay 12mln euros for him? WTF was everyone in Italy thinking? Thats a steal.. If people rate Pogba worth 60-80mln euros then Verratti is worth 100

[somedevil]

Jose Mauri's agent seems like a pain in the ass from all the comments he has made so far http://www.football-italia.net/75290/age...n%E2%80%99

[slifersd]

I don't blame Mauri's agent for saying stuff. The kid is talented and could have gone to a team like Fiorentina or even Juve. He chose us because he believed he would be at least given a chance to show his worth. And yet, he is not given a single opportunity to play, despite all the problems we have had in the midfield. If he really wanted to sit on the bench all game every game, he could have just signed with Bayern or Real. Cant blame the kid and his team for being frustrated.

[ACMILAN1983]

I'm with slifersd, really have no issue with what Mauri's agent said, he's totally right to question why Mauri hasn't had opportunities. Even Nocerino's had more chances than him.

There's rumours that we're doing everything to get Vazquez from Palermo. I've never hidden the fact I like the guy, but I don't understand why he's our target as I don't see where he'd play in 4-3-3 or 4-4-2 (maybe could be used as part of the front 2 in this system).

[somedevil]

With Mauri I think Galliani made him promises he couldn't keep. Still I think the way his agent is working the media, after a few months of the transfer is uncalled for.

[Jay Crisp]

Mauri has been poor in the friendlys he's played , i have no idea how he is in training.Maybe they think hes not ready.Its not like Miha is afraid to play young players.

Or maybe you guys are right.IDK.

[Ryo]

Mauri has been poor in the friendlys he's played , i have no idea how he is in training.Maybe they think hes not ready.Its not like Miha is afraid to play young players.

Or maybe you guys are right.IDK.

Have to agree here. Mauri was dropped for the coming U-21 matches, whilst Rugani who is in a similar situation as him has gotten called up. Miha not playing him is one thing, but when even other coaches are losing faith in him, then something must be wrong with either his performances, his training, or both.

By the way, I love Honda to bits as a person, and respect his abilities and work ethic, but if we're going to continue on with our 4-3-3 (occasionally switching back to 4-42) formation, then I don't think he's going to be a good fit for us. I'd rather we sold him off for some money in the coming two mercatos and bring in some actual quality on the wings or in the midfield that actually fit for us. At the beginning of the season I would have thought Cerci was more surplus to requirements than Honda, but as of this moment I believe it's the other way round. We need quality wingers on the flanks and I would take El Shaarawy back in a heatbeat if it meant Honda went the other way, simply because the fit would be much better.

[Jay Crisp]

 I would take El Shaarawy back in a heatbeat if it meant Honda went the other way, simply because the fit would be much better.

His end product though is non existent 90% of the time , Im not hating on him but we all saw how he was at Milan after his great 4 months half a season in 2012.Even when fit he didnt contribute with goals and assists , and in a much weaker league in Ligue 1 he has a total of 0 goals and 0 assists , im not sure how many seasons where he's disappointing in goals and assists and overall play and contribution that people will see he's not the great player we all thought he'd be.We're talking years here since he was on fire , yes he's had injuries but he has been fully fit for a large chunk of the last 3 years without being a vital player for any team he's on.As a forward his return is just bad.