Antonio Cassano to Milan?

Actually, I wont mind having Cassano at all. I dont think we have that much to lose even if we bring him on a permanent deal. In all likelihood, if we gets regular playing time, he will show his worth and will improve our attack tremendously. And the worst case scenario? If he flops or misbehaves, we toss him on the bench or in the stands and sell him when the window reopens---we will take a loss, but it shouldnt be too much. I think a 4-5 M gamble is more than worth it for a player with that sort to talent.

I have a feeling we will not bring in a striker in January transfer window. It seems we will go with Pippo, Oliveira and Gilardino - and if necessary Aubame Yang.
Also because, we will maybe play more and more with a 5 man midfield, Gattuso, Brocchi, Pirlo, Seedorf and Kaka...
If Cassano is still in Real in the summer, then we may move for him, but not now.

Personally, I'm starting to sit on the fence with regards to getting a new forward. Should we get one, a player that plays a role similar to Cassano is the best option, as currently that's an area we are missing in our forwardline.

However, Kaka and Gila are developing a fantastic understanding now and are working well together, so rather than getting a new forward I'd continue with Kaka playing that slightly more advanced playmaker/supporting forward role. For the more astute, you will probably notice similarities in the role Kaka will play to that of Gullit in the old Milan, when he supported Van Basten.

Another reason for this is even more next season we can build the team further around the 5 man midfield system, as Gourcuff has regularly played oon the right for Rennes (and can play on the left), which allows for Pirlo being supported centrally by Rino, should we be able to secure another midfielder (ie. someone who can probably play on the left) then we'll be able to develop a strong side utilizing our spine in attack (Kaka, Gila, Pirlo and Gourcuff).

With regards to Cassano though, he wouldn't be my first option due to his character but even more need to play in the first team, as I wouldn't see how I could accomade him so easily.

Originally Posted by Hitman

I have a feeling we will not bring in a striker in January transfer window. It seems we will go with Pippo, Oliveira and Gilardino - and if necessary Aubame Yang.
Also because, we will maybe play more and more with a 5 man midfield, Gattuso, Brocchi, Pirlo, Seedorf and Kaka...
If Cassano is still in Real in the summer, then we may move for him, but not now.

i have a filling milan wont bring anyone this january beside grimi

Originally Posted by ACMILAN1983

Another reason for this is even more next season we can build the team further around the 5 man midfield system, as Gourcuff has regularly played oon the right for Rennes (and can play on the left), which allows for Pirlo being supported centrally by Rino, should we be able to secure another midfielder (ie. someone who can probably play on the left) then we'll be able to develop a strong side utilizing our spine in attack (Kaka, Gila, Pirlo and Gourcuff).

In addition to that..with Brocchi being on fire and the whole Pirlo Gattuso Brocchi thing working wonders in our midfield then u add in Seedorf's *apparent* unbenchable qualities and Kaka's obvious need to be in the starting 11 it all points to a 5 man midfield from there. The 4-4-1-1 is getting us good results at the moment.

We still need more strenghtening in defense.

Originally Posted by Channel4

Mancio welcomes Cassano Monday 8 January, 2007

Inter Coach Roberto Mancini has admitted that he would be more than happy to have Antonio Cassano in his squad next season.

The Bari-born striker has been paired with a January return to the peninsula after his relationship with Fabio Capello deteriorated, although there have been no firm offers.

“I would be happy to have Cassano, I think he is a player who has great technical qualities, but is going through a difficult moment, which I am sure he will overcome,” said Mancini.

“We would all have a lot to gain if he were to return to Italy. However, I am aware that it might be difficult to integrate him into a side now that the season is well underway.

“In any case, I don’t think that Real Madrid will let him leave – yesterday he was on the bench. Andriy Shevchenko? I would be happy to sign him as well.”

Mancini was also questioned about Luis Figo and his transfer to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad in July, but the Coach insisted that he did not speak to the player about this issue.

“We had nothing to clarify – he has a contract with Inter. But contracts expire and it is normal for players to take the decisions that they consider the best. In any case, I never thought he would leave in January.”

The tactician has yet to decide which players will face Empoli in the first leg of the Coppa Italia quarter-final, which he believes will be an important test in view of Saturday’s Serie A match with Torino.

“I will decide who to call-up after today’s training, it depends on my men’s condition. We worked well in Bahrain, but we must now pick up from where we left.

Tomorrow’s match will be useful to evaluate the team’s condition, which seems to be good,” concluded Mancini.

Do you guys believe in this?? Inter also want to have Cassano... I don't like him here, just because we have Ibracadabra...

Of course Inter wants him, they want every player that is linked to Milan, it's Morratti's new game, let's dig some deeper and buy everything, Buffon, Messi, Cassano, he tries to compete with Chelsea and Real Madrid almost lol, only one day he will notice the chest is empty and then the Italian FISC will have a word with him

I can't wait to see Cassano and Ibrahomovic in the same locker room...

Inter wants everyone and anyone . . they tried to sign me last week.