Winter Mercato

Unless Dossena suddenly turns into a confident talented player, we should stay well clear of him. Surely we can get a defender or two on loan? No need to waste millions on mediocre players in January. Not many decent players become available in the winter period, so if we're to get mediocre players, i'd rather it be mediocre players we can hand back in the summer rather than being stuck with them on a 4 year contract!

What about Sirl from Zenit, he's a pretty useful left-back.

Originally Posted by ACMILAN1983

IF (and I'm pretty certain we won't this winter) we get Santacroce by some fluke, then it is worth noting he's very good at RB. I'd rather see him moved to RB than see Kala at LB. The main reason is Kaladze has bulked up and slowed down since moving to CB and he doesn't seem able to play LB anymore. In fact, for the new year if we were to get Santacroce, my defence for the second half of the season would be...

Santacroce------Nesta---Maldini/Bonera------Zambrotta

If Nesta isn't available, then...

Santacroce-----Bonera----Maldini--------Zambrotta

I can dream can't I?

You know, even though Santacroce might a pretty good RB (basing on your estimation), I think he would be much better at CD. Since Bonera is liable to make errors (he's becoming like K4), I think Santacroce would provide cover with Maldini. Bonera is a decetn enough RB, I think he can play there.

We should really think about Rafinha. He's going to be big in a few years and is good both defensively and in attack.

Throw Dossena out the window please.

And now it's Cannavaro

According to Channel four we are after F Cannavaro, we should have bought him about 10 years ago but not now!
A loan deal untill the rest of the season could be good but I doubt that will be the case. Since we are offering an 18 months deal or if he get's to leave in the summer a 6months deal with an complete year salary...

I hope you realise Cannavaro is still one of the best CB's in the world. An 18 month deal is a great job for us. People will laugh,m but Cannais not a better player thenb Samuel, Cordoba, Maldini, bonera, Legrottaglie etc...

I would sign him without a doubt.

And dossena also, aldough he has underperformed in EPL. He played well for Azzuri and has shown he can play in Italy. It was just 6 months ago. We need a new LB, evan if he is not world class. Marek is now "officially" a midfielder as Rino is gone.

Originally Posted by boring

You know, even though Santacroce might a pretty good RB (basing on your estimation), I think he would be much better at CD. Since Bonera is liable to make errors (he's becoming like K4), I think Santacroce would provide cover with Maldini. Bonera is a decetn enough RB, I think he can play there.

We should really think about Rafinha. He's going to be big in a few years and is good both defensively and in attack.

Throw Dossena out the window please.

Bonera's been really solid in the years he's been at Milan and has rarely been the cause of problems in the defence (though that isn't to say he's not had bad games). I doubt very much that he'd be as bad as K4, who's simply a joke this year. In fact, I'd argue Bonera's been our most consistent performer in defence this season, and that's why I wouldn't mind seeing him as a starter in CB.

However, I still expect stronger defenders being drafted in next summer.

Originally Posted by ARIO

And now it's Cannavaro

Finally some good news..although that means we'll need a world class defender after 2 years again..just imagine the dream duo nesta-canna(i know canna is not like 2-3 years ago,and nestas injuries have left him behind but still)

Canna is still very very good. He is class.

Everytime I come back to this forum standards (for players) have gone down a little further. Cannavaro is no where near the player he was and he will be even worse with the old squad we are assembling here at Milan. Maldini is at the very end of his career, so is Cannavaro. We need someone with a future not a past.

Is it so bad for us to want a good defence?

it is arguable, in January we arent going to get a quality of player we need to fix the problem. Players like rinauldo and dossena may be younger players but questions have to be asked about there quality. And clubs dont usually let there best players go halfway through a season.

The Cannavaro rumour is interesting, hes an older player. But hes experience and quality speaks for itself. If we are going to have any defender for 6-8 months then i wouldnt mind Cannavaro.

Rumours are that he wants to retire at Napoli. He could play for us until the summer, then get traded to napoli in part exchange for Santacroce

He's not that great. He performs well in big games (like in the El Classico) but he was crap otherwise. He's great technically but he makes a lot of errors, something Kaladze provides enough. Real Madrid have been bad defensively for 3 seasons now (check the stats if you dont believe me). Cannavaro is not even close to his former self. Plus we dont need another retirement candidate.

Anyway, i'm pretty sure he's joining his brother next season.

Originally Posted by Jeff

Canna is still very very good. He is class.

But he is too old...
For defence i prefer Agger, and i hope he'll join to milan !

Originally Posted by Ronaldinho10

But he is too old...
For defence i prefer Agger, and i hope he'll join to milan !

Agger,Santaccroce,Zapata the best options.

I cant belive people are actually liking the Cannaaro link. The guy is 35 years old !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cannavaro is ideal! hope the deal would go through, then we can use him as bait for Santacroce