Summer Mercato

Originally Posted by _Ace

as long as our strikers are injured/unavailable i'm sure Sheva will be a starter

Haven't you heard? Ambrosini will be our first choice striker this season .

Actually, Ambrosini will be the only player on the pitch, as he is also a world-class CB!

Jokes aside, could Ambrosini play as a CB?

He has the strength and heading abilities but his "strong" tackles on the edge of the box or inside could cost us.

Bonera/Ambrosini as our starting CB pairing...hmmm...best our GKs practice saving penalties a lot !

Agent: "Kovac to Milan for 5 mil".

Originally Posted by kakacmilan best

Agent: "Kovac to Milan for 5 mil".

Cheap price. I've seen Kovac play a couple of times and he's definitely an upgrade on Simic. But he's not the "world class" CB I was hoping we'd get. Oh well, I guess we'll deal with defence and GKs next season.

As far as Sheva, I'm actually one who thinks this would be a great move for Milan as it deepens our pool of available strikers and I think Sheva will not be as bad as he's been playing in the EPL the last two seasons. Plus I think Sheva will be ok with getting minimal playing time if Borriello and/or Pato become stars. And best part is that we can loan out Paloschi. At this point I think a 31 year old Sheva is an upgrade over an 18 yr old Paloschi. I also think Palo will be a great Azzurri striker one day and so he needs a place away from the lights of the San Siro to develop in peace.

But what concerns me is that these rumors regarding Sheva mention a clause to make the move permanent next season. I want Sheva this year on a loan - NOT AS A PURCHASE! We need to save money for revamping our defense and GK next season and Sheva on a permanent move will divert funds away from what we really need.

Originally Posted by jmacpherson

Jokes aside, could Ambrosini play as a CB?
He has the strength and heading abilities but his "strong" tackles on the edge of the box or inside could cost us.

I tried to get a thread started about this some months ago. The thread didn't have must succes but nobody could give any decent argument why he couldn't feature there. I still think he has what it takes but he should have been played there in some friendlys to make sure... Since friendly season is allmost I don't think it's going to happen.

Sheva coming back would mean carlo has a lot of options. (unlike last year).
I've never heard of that Kovac fellow so I don't feel to react on that. If you have info about him (apart from the obvious) keep it coming.

I'm not overly enthusiastic about Kovac, but if he can be consistent and not lose his head like Kaladze does, then i guess he's better than nothing. However, i still hope we'll keep trying for Ivanovic.

Originally Posted by Jim_UK

I'm not overly enthusiastic about Kovac, but if he can be consistent and not lose his head like Kaladze does, then i guess he's better than nothing. However, i still hope we'll keep trying for Ivanovic.

I share your sentiments, and hope that this is just a smokescreen....

Originally Posted by jmacpherson

Jokes aside, could Ambrosini play as a CB?

He has the strength and heading abilities but his "strong" tackles on the edge of the box or inside could cost us.

Bonera/Ambrosini as our starting CB pairing...hmmm...best our GKs practice saving penalties a lot !

He could but I don't think he'll become a good one. Anyone can do some strong tackles, but to do it with elegance and not trying to just break the opponent's lega requires something. That's the difference between Nesta and Materazzi

I say no to Ambro being a center-back, but yes in the striker department.

He scored a great goal in the Club World Cup if you recall

.... unfortunately, it was against us :P

I think its great that Sheva will be back,no we have can rotate more and Paloschi ga go to engage some experience what is good for him.And i think Sheva can stil prove his a fine striker,plus Milan dont have to pay anything so why not?

I dont know allot of Kovac but i saw him a few times and he was huge.But i think its just a rumour,first the transfer of Alex Silva was almost done then we are after Stendardo,then our main target is T.Silva(who could arrive in January)and now its Kovac.I am just waiting on the other rumours

As for the goalkeepers,i have faith in Abbiati,he is a true Rossonero and a keeper who you at least can trust(unlike Dida and...Kalac).Abbiati is confident so one year Abbiati isnt bad at all,so far he did great.

Originally Posted by forward

welcome to the forum, it's great to have such an international variety represented on the web-site
question from me personally, you probably heard about the transfer of Van Der Vaart for just 9 millions to Real Madrid.
I personally thing that it's an amazing deal..Why didn't Milan go for the playet at this cost?

Van der Vaart is a great player who can play on different positions:attacking or controling.But Milan were after R80 because R80 is a hype on the commercial market and Van der Vaart not.

Originally Posted by Dutchie-Milan

As for the goalkeepers,i have faith in Abbiati,he is a true Rossonero and a keeper who you at least can trust(unlike Dida and...Kalac).Abbiati is confident so one year Abbiati isnt bad at all,so far he did great.

Why? because he's Italian? This is the same guy who ill speaks the team and sang 'chi non salta rossonero' when Juve won the scudetto*



*for more info....prepare yourself for a Beemer Rant

acchi Roasts Milan's Transfer Antics
Former Milan and Italy coach Arrigo Sacchi has criticised the Rossoneri’s transfer policies and he has hit-out at coach, Carlo Ancelotti.



The Rossoneri have been busy in the transfer market this term but not everyone seems happy with the club’s dealings.

Sacchi suggests the club are misleading fans with their constant transfer market jig.

“First the team, the coach and Adriano Galliani were talking about a top-class striker and instead they sign Ronaldinho, who is a playmaker,” grumbled Sacchi.

“Now, after talking about a defender they go for Shevchenko, a striker. What sort of transfer plan is that?

“Ancelotti? It seems as if he is trying to prove a point and that there is no clear plan in terms of transfers.”

A defender was due to arrive as Milan try to bring in cover for Alessandro Nesta but they have been distracted by Chelsea’s Ukrainian hit-man.

His arrival is imminent but it has left many perplexed with the club’s wobbly transfer campaign.


I didn't say it

Just how is our transfer campaign wobbly? We upgraded from an under performing Gila to getting Borriello who scored 19 goals last year. Mind you this upgrade actually netted us +$4 million (we sold Gila for 14 & bought Borriello for 10). We signed one of the most coveted players this off season in Flamini to sub in for either Gattuso or Ambrosini. We signed one of the best FBs in the last 10 years with Zambrotta who can play on both sides and is certainly an upgrade over Oddo. We signed Dinho who is a two time player of the year winner. And now as a result of the unforseen injury to Borriello, we are apparently about to get Sheva on a free loan, which is an upgrade on young Paloschi.

Aside from getting a world class CB, which we still could get, and a GK (which we should have gotten, but won't), I don't see how Milan's had a "wobbly" transfer campaign...