I'm not sure that Santos would sell for that much. Gabriel is their talked up prized asset. Him alone would probably cost more than that. But I see your point and agree on Lima. He's a great player.
PerSempre, it's interesting that you mentioned Rafinha. I was praying that we go back in for him. Rumors were at the end of last summer that Galliani asked for him but was rejected. Not sure if Galliani wanted one of his loan deals or what. In either case, he is a player of quality that's been unfortunate with injuries. Barca don't seem willing to give him the key in the midfield and I think he'll leave just like his brother.
This is a long shot, but I fully expect Isco to leave Madrid after missing out on the Spain squad. I think at this point he'll understand that to be in there he needs to be te undisputed starter and star in a team. Spain is just packed with great midfielders and unless you are playing for your team week in week out you got no chance. Alcantara got out of Barca and it worked out for him. I think Isco will get out of Real. I don't think we have a shot at this to be honest. But just pointing out that he's another one that can be bought this summer.
What is the deal with Gundogan? Has he signed with City already or were those just rumors? I know that we have no chance here either, but I'm just interested...
Our best chance at this point is players like Lucas Lima and Mammana who are still in South America, or players like Benatia, Bartra, Boufal, Rafinha, Coric, Kovacic, Paredes, Vazquez...who would see Milan as a move towards the right direction in their career for one reason or another. The funny thing is, neither one of those players would break the bank compared to today's prices. Rafinha may be the most expensive one and only because you are buying from Barca. But either way, I think all of those players will go for somewhere between 15-30, depending on who we are talking about. In Bartra's and Mammana's cases, they'll cost even less. Bartra only 8 and Mammana around 10. And to be honest, almost every single one of those players would represent an upgrade in our squad somehow....while the ones that maybe (big maybe only due to age) don't represent an upgrade immediately, will do so in a very short amount of time as they are all extremely talented.
PerSempre, it's interesting that you mentioned Rafinha. I was praying that we go back in for him. Rumors were at the end of last summer that Galliani asked for him but was rejected. Not sure if Galliani wanted one of his loan deals or what. In either case, he is a player of quality that's been unfortunate with injuries. Barca don't seem willing to give him the key in the midfield and I think he'll leave just like his brother.
This is a long shot, but I fully expect Isco to leave Madrid after missing out on the Spain squad. I think at this point he'll understand that to be in there he needs to be te undisputed starter and star in a team. Spain is just packed with great midfielders and unless you are playing for your team week in week out you got no chance. Alcantara got out of Barca and it worked out for him. I think Isco will get out of Real. I don't think we have a shot at this to be honest. But just pointing out that he's another one that can be bought this summer.
What is the deal with Gundogan? Has he signed with City already or were those just rumors? I know that we have no chance here either, but I'm just interested...
Our best chance at this point is players like Lucas Lima and Mammana who are still in South America, or players like Benatia, Bartra, Boufal, Rafinha, Coric, Kovacic, Paredes, Vazquez...who would see Milan as a move towards the right direction in their career for one reason or another. The funny thing is, neither one of those players would break the bank compared to today's prices. Rafinha may be the most expensive one and only because you are buying from Barca. But either way, I think all of those players will go for somewhere between 15-30, depending on who we are talking about. In Bartra's and Mammana's cases, they'll cost even less. Bartra only 8 and Mammana around 10. And to be honest, almost every single one of those players would represent an upgrade in our squad somehow....while the ones that maybe (big maybe only due to age) don't represent an upgrade immediately, will do so in a very short amount of time as they are all extremely talented.