Summer Mercato

if anyone is interested

Genoa have announced the signings of Anthony Vanden Boore and Raffaele Palladino from Fiorentina and Juventus respectively, although only the former transfer is official as of yet.

Originally Posted by payne

i will be smiling if we get boruc, and stop acting we dont need a keeper.

Keeper? you've got to be kidding me. We have Dida, Kalac, Fiori, Abbiatti why would we need ANOTHER ONE ....what are you? Some kinda keeper collecting enthusiast or something What we DO need are more CDM's/CMs you know to reinforce the Brocchi, Emerson, Pirlo, Ambrosini, Flamini, Gattuso departement where we're obviously paper thin

Originally Posted by drucurl

Keeper? you've got to be kidding me. We have Dida, Kalac, Fiori, Abbiatti why would we need ANOTHER ONE ....what are you? Some kinda keeper collecting enthusiast or something What we DO need are more DM's/CDMs you know to reinforce the Brocchi, Emerson, Pirlo, Ambrosini, Flamini, Gattuso departement where we're obviously paper thin

wow, i feel the sarcasm spraying out.

Abbiati and Storari, are not even qualified to challenge Kalac for #1.

Dida being our best, but most accident prone keeper, also wouldnt make him #1, and hence kalac, who is all that good.

Dida should go, and so should Abbiati. I would prefer Hislop to Storari, but he (storari), could be our 3rd String Keeper)

Boruc is the best keeper available, and i would love the collection of Boruc, Kalac, Storari.

its obviously gallianis dream to field 11 DMs. Win EVERY BALL!!!

Oh yes i recommend Boruc very much : D He's a Pole like me, but he does excellent work on the pitch. He said recently that he willl consider interesting offers. Milan should take him.

Just look at Boruc's play on Euro 2008. He saved our asses from complete defeat! : O

you guys crack me up.....talking about Boruc when clearly we SHOULD be talking about Veloso

Inhale deeply dru...sounds like u REALLLY need it.

Relax...I have said too many times that I am not happy with the way management operate in the mercato, nor am I happy with the protracted nature of the negotiations....

I do however, refuse to be dispondent about it..seeing as there is little or nothing I can do to influence their decision making process.

Further, I refuse to place post after post saying the same thing....
we need...,
we should get...,
why don't we sign...,
can't believe we still haven't signed..
Galliani should shut up..etc etc.

I do believe though, that before the mercato closes, we will see a "major" aquisition, or two...as its obvious that we are trying for it...

I said in a previous post that I think Galliani is @ the "hardball" section of the negotiating process, and hence the rhetoric.

Payne: thanks for the info re the bullet sent to the Milan office...did u state the source? Can't remember.

This is for me...ridiculous behaviour, which I do not condone, nor sympathise with in the least.

I am fully against the use of violence, whether by threat or action, to achieve one's onjective.

Were I Berlu, I would ban all ultra groups, (my assumption is that one or more of them is behind this) forget the choreos and whatever else they bring to the atmosphere of the games, and open up the San Siro to families.

Families can sing too.

[quote] thanks for the info re the bullet sent to the Milan office...did u state the source? Can't remember. [quote]
La Gazzetta Dello Sport. I think it's true. With such a transfer campaign many fanatics become hopeless...

Originally Posted by warro Bantan

inhale Deeply Dru...sounds Like U Reallly Need It.

Relax...i Have Said Too Many Times That I Am Not Happy With The Way Management Operate In The Mercato, Nor Am I Happy With The Protracted Nature Of The Negotiations....

I Do However, Refuse To Be Dispondent About It..seeing As There Is Little Or Nothing I Can Do To Influence Their Decision Making Process.

Further, I Refuse To Place Post After Post Saying The Same Thing....
We Need...,
We Should Get...,
Why Don't We Sign...,
Can't Believe We Still Haven't Signed..
Galliani Should Shut Up..etc Etc.

I Do Believe Though, That Before The Mercato Closes, We Will See A "major" Aquisition, Or Two...as Its Obvious That We Are Trying For It...

I Said In A Previous Post That I Think Galliani Is @ The "hardball" Section Of The Negotiating Process, And Hence The Rhetoric.

Payne: Thanks For The Info Re The Bullet Sent To The Milan Office...did U State The Source? Can't Remember.

This Is For Me...ridiculous Behaviour, Which I Do Not Condone, Nor Sympathise With In The Least.

I Am Fully Against The Use Of Violence, Whether By Threat Or Action, To Achieve One's Onjective.

Were I Berlu, I Would Ban All Ultra Groups, (my Assumption Is That One Or More Of Them Is Behind This) Forget The Choreos And Whatever Else They Bring To The Atmosphere Of The Games, And Open Up The San Siro To Families.

Families Can Sing Too.

that Does It!!
Warro For President!!
Replace The Red Mist From Those Dangerous Flares With Friendly Green....er......er........mist

Originally Posted by hitmannq8

I dont want Eto'o..I did not like way he rejected us last year when we wanted him..to him Milan are just any ordinary club and not a great one, he does not like appreciate us enough like the rest of the footballers (I'm judging this on interviews I've seen).. and if he really wants 6m per season then to hell with him. I wouldnt be happy to see that he is earning more than Pirlo/Nesta/Pato/Rino/Maldini. I also was very disappointed with his performances late last year. Ofcourse I ain't saying lets go for Adebayor (who I think is going to be a waste of money and space), but at least Adebayor wants to join Milan and only Milan (according to reports).

I'd gladly take back Sheva over those two as back in the day he was much better than them both. But it definitely would be a gamble, who knows if he could get back to his form. If the option of Arshavin opens up, I'd say lets go for it (even though I prefer us to go for Zhurkov, but it seems that we will not be getting any LBs).

It may be our only choice and I think he can learn how to appreciate us. He scored 18 times in 22 appearances last season (why he played less is because of the surplus of attacking options in Barca's bench). Eto'o simply is a better player than Adebayor...

Good post Tony but I think the situations with Milan and Juve are a bit different. Juve lost some of their stars when they dropped to Serie B while Milan haven't really lost any of their stars. If Juve still had Cannavaro, Thuram and Zambrotta then Chiellini Criscito etc will most likely have got much less time on the pitch. Same with Palladino if Zlatan never left. Therefore the time was just perfect for some experimenting with lineups, players and such.

Milan on the other hand have all their stars PLUS a coach who's reluctant to give younger players chances (Aubameyang...primavera top scorer, Gourcuff..former French U-21 captain and had a great U-19 tournament as well...Paloschi who Carlo tried to find ways and means NOT to play... etc) Chances of a guy like Darmian getting chances next season are slim to none.

Originally Posted by Giancarlo

It may be our only choice and I think he can learn how to appreciate us. He scored 18 times in 22 appearances last season (why he played less is because of the surplus of attacking options in Barca's bench). Eto'o simply is a better player than Adebayor...

if i remember correctly. He played less cause of injuries..... Just like season before. Always had a great scoring rate. I guess only concern about eto'o is his fitness

Originally Posted by Milano84

Here's my big problem with our mercato. Our management is bringing in players they clearly don't think will succeed, soley because they r at a good price. Going into this mercato, changes were promised. Management acknowledged we needed changes upfront and in the back. Now lets put flamini aside. He was not in an area of major need (comparatively) however when he was out of contract and free transfer, it was too good to pass up. so I'll give B&G credit for jumping on that.

Here we go again the transfer season hasn't even begun yet, and you're back at making conclusions. Changes are being made. We can't put Flamini aside as that was a big acquirement. We have reinforced the defense and midfield. I'm in favor of one more defender and one or two more strikers at least... however the midfield is now packed and anything else would be considered surplus.

However, I would also not be against signing an attacking midfielder to help supplement Seedorf.

But aside from that, the signings have been a joke. Borriello. I know some people (giancarlo) think he will be amazing. But i have to ask you this. If milan is convinced in his ability, why are we trying SO HARD to sign another player with his same characteristics (a first striker). If borriello was really as good as huntelaar and a player with the abilities to lead the line, why do we need anotheR? We already have pippo. Pippo can still play at the highest level, albiet not as many games. but if borriello is really a frontline striker, why would we need a 3rd? You cant really play borriello and pippo together. Now if we get eto'o (just an ex.) do you think eto'o + borriello/pippo will work? NO neither drop back or really create for others. we'd have 2 guys who like to sit in box and arent really good passers or creaters... something thats not very effective.

How have they been a joke? Many of these signings are to reinforce the flanks and defense. Like Antonini... with logic like your own, Milan wouldn't have any young Italians in their ranks. I never said Borriello would be amazing. Stop trying to speak for me. Borriello needs to play with another striker. Huntelaar in my opinion is overrated. I say we go for the striker who is world class, that being Samuel Eto'o. If you're trying to claim that I said that we were all set, you're incorrect. That's why we need Eto'o/Borriello, or Eto'o/Pippo. Of course I'd also like an attacking midfielder.

We need another striker, because even I will admit that Pippo is getting older and he was injured most of the season. He's a great player, but I think his abilities should be saved for the UEFA Cup as we should really take that seriously.

So obviously management does not have faith in borriello's abilities. Which beckons the question... WHY BRING HIM BACK IN THE FIRST PLACE?! why not just sell him, and bring a striker capable of playing both higher up and a more subdued roll (quagliarella comes to mind, ronaldo could do it if he ever came to health...etcetcetc)

Did the management ever say that? Best to have a surplus of strikers, not a lack. We had a problem with a lack of strikers for a part of this season, and that's why we had to bring Paloschi from the youth squad. I would be happy to see Ronaldo back... but we just need another striker to have that cutting edge.

Originally Posted by Milano84

if i remember correctly. He played less cause of injuries..... Just like season before. Always had a great scoring rate. I guess only concern about eto'o is his fitness

Eto'o never really had any major injury concerns... the reason why he didn't play so often I think was more personal conflict between him and other players... Barcelona is just a huge mess... an organizational nightmare.

If we want a reliable strong striker he is the one.

Originally Posted by Giancarlo

Eto'o never really had any major injury concerns... the reason why he didn't play so often I think was more personal conflict between him and other players... Barcelona is just a huge mess... an organizational nightmare.

in 2006-2007 he ruptured his meniscus and missed 3-4 months. Hence only 19 starts. I thought he had a couple nagging injuries beginning of season too.

on the plus side. He is a spanish citizen now. so he wont take a non-eu spot!