Summer Mercato

Nope, http://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/?action=read&id=114380

taken from il Messaggero which is a roman newspaper.

I've heard, 3-4 days ago instead of ... , that Corvino was interested in Flu Thiago Silva.
I watched him and I'm sure when I say this one is really a great player, with a pace out of the common.

Anyway his price is very high, around 12-15 mil. €., not peanuts.

about summer market in Italy,
http://www.corrieredellosport.it/Not...la+tua+squadra

Van Persie is the 'right' player for any team, as he can play at the right flank.

Management said, we closed the door for any new arrivals. Realistically, as I said before, we closed the door for any expensive purchase. Maybe Adebayor and Arsenal-Wenger couldn't reconcile and they suddenly decide to offer him to us for 5M euros... Crazy if we don't take him... Or we bought some young GKs with cheap price... Anything can happen... Simic, Brocchi, and maybe Seedorf (I don't wish, though) could fuel it further with money we'd get if they to depart.

Originally Posted by Tony75

While we're after Panucci. WTF??

remember mate...we're not in CL. Maybe next year, when we reached our objectives (Scudetto and UEFA Cup), we'll poach Buffon and Zapata....
Panucci would be an adequate direct replacement of Simic

Originally Posted by ARIO

remember mate...we're not in CL. Maybe next year, when we reached our objectives (Scudetto and UEFA Cup), we'll poach Buffon and Zapata....
Panucci would be an adequate direct replacement of Simic

He's still a great defender despite his age... For this year I won't mind and may happy if he comes...

Hahaha pls no more OPA comes to Milan. 35 years old? Come on!

Dinho gets number 80...

Regarding Panucci, I'm both happy and angry. I'm happy because it sounds like our Mercato is NOT closed. It looks like we are targeting a CB, which we desperately need assuming Simic and Digao are to leave. And as far as Panucci, I still think he's a great player who can really help any team.

But the guy is 35! Milan keeps talking about how we have debts and a bottom line and can't go frivolously spending money on players the way Madrid and Chelsea do. Yet how much sense does it make to spend money on a player that only has 2 years of viability left? Panucci won't be cheap, despite his age. How much will he potentially cost? 4 million? Well then, wouldn't it make more sense in the long term to spend 3 times that much now on a young player like Zapata who can give you potentially 15+ years of service? And because he's so young, that 12 million is actually an investment as Zapata is an appreciating asset. You could buy him now at 12 million and then sell him if you needed money at 3 times that amount in about 4 years.

Panucci is a fantastic player, in spite of his age. He was probably Italy's second most consistant player at Euro08. But enough with signing old players. We need some youth - especially on defense! All we've really done this offseason defensively is upgrade Cafu with Zambrotta (who himself is a not-so-young 31). That's good, but when you consider the rest of our defense is all over the age of 30 with the exception of Bonera, you realize that this team is going to need to make some serious changes fast. Why not get the ball rolling with Zapata?

Disappointing about Dinho getting 80. I was hoping he'd get the #10. i guess Seedorf wasn't too keen on giving up his jersey # as well as his starting spot.

Seedorf can be a big baby. I say that because they just replayed the Fiorentina-Milan match on FSC last night. This is the match where Seedorf sprained his ankle early in the game, was ineffective as a result and was substituted by Pato around the 68th minute. Rather than walk to the sidelines and greet Pato, who at this point only played in around 5 matches, he instead walked towards the far baseline and didn't acknowledge anyone. I get tired of his pouting and cranky attitude. Hopefully he doesn't destroy team chemistry with his antics this season.

And so... why not Santacroce? Zapata, Santacroce, better than Panucci. But Panucci is better than nothing. I won't be angry if he comes, but I truly hope any other young CBs coming, the sooner the better. We're not trying to capture Per Mertesacker?

Panucci is just the sort of player that Milan would go for, even if I doubt the veracity of the rumors....

He is a solid defender, can play as a WB or CD, and has years of valuable experience.

We might all flinch at his age, but if he comes on a free, or for a small fee, he could turn out to be one of the better signings of the summer.

Still doubt he will in fact arrive however.

Originally Posted by ginoformaggino

about summer market in Italy,
http://www.corrieredellosport.it/Not...la+tua+squadra

Interesting. So according to the figures they show, Milan spent 43 million Euros on arriving players and received 32.25 million Euros on departing players. So basically this team spent less than 11 million during these transfers. Obviously these figures are unconfirmed and do not indicate player raises/salaries. Also, while Flamini was a free transfer, I recall Milan paying several million to Flamini as part of the negotiations.

But still, while Milan have made great moves this summer, I can't help but think Milan should spend more. Not for the sake of spending mind you, but to upgrade GK and defense - particularly CB. Oh well, I guess we'll have to wait until next year when we qualify for the CL to finally fix our backline.

Santacroce AND Zapatta, YES please!! Maybe not both this year though.

Mertesacker, after watching him in the Euros NEVER!!

Panucci, is no better than Kaladze, Jankulovski, Bonera, Kalaadze, Oddo. No thanks. Those players are additions to our first choices Nesta, Maldini and Zambro.

All we need now are players that can improve our starting 11.

Finally, with poaching Panucci Milan starts to bring up some fresh blood in the defence, a talented and hungry player...

Originally Posted by K77SH C

All we need now are players that can improve our starting 11.

Or do so alternatively in the future!

Originally Posted by Warro Bantan

Panucci is just the sort of player that Milan would go for, even if I doubt the veracity of the rumors....

He is a solid defender, can play as a WB or CD, and has years of valuable experience.

We might all flinch at his age, but if he comes on a free, or for a small fee, he could turn out to be one of the better signings of the summer.

Still doubt he will in fact arrive however.

I agree with you. Panucci is a solid defender who has many years of experiences behind him. I'd prefer someone younger but he could be a good interim measure, and he'll probably retire shortly. Panucci, while 35, may have some to offer Milan.

I understand some of the concerns people have about how many years he has left to offer. I agree... I'd prefer someone slightly younger too.

I'm very suspicious of younger defenders though (below 25 or even 30 for that matter)... defenders need a lot more experience to be great... I mean I remember Germany's defenders... that were all under the age of 29... they were LOUSY. Frankly, I'd be very upset if we go for ANY german defenders. Mertesacker is not Milan grade... forget him.