Summer mercato 2009

Andreolli?Wasnt he the one who was too light for Inter and is no co-owned by Roma.....hell ya he is!He is the cheapest and worst target we could get of all the young great defenders out there,Santacroce,Bochetti or like you said Criscito would be way better!

Originally Posted by Gabriel489

It is true that people are complaining and praising left right front and center lately.

Not going to discuss the Luis' deal as I think Galli is doing what every MGT should be doing.
But for the Cissohko's deal. Thats something I really cannot handle and deal with as from the looks of it, I really think Galli tried to get a discount on a player after the deal was done.

But about Cissokho, you have Galliani who says it failed because of the teeth problem (maybe he lies ... and it's just a problem of money, anyway, it's what most of the people here think), and you have Cissokho who says it's just a problem of money (maybe he lies ... he has teeth problems, and maybe he says that just not to have to pass another medical session in Porto and/or to allow other clubs to have interest for him).

You can make your choice in these hypothesis that are maybe both wrong ... as we don't know anything actually.

Anyway, all I will say is that when a problem is publicly stated, that can ruin the career of a player. So it's maybe why Cissokho keeps saying it's Milan that lies in this story.

And to finish, why Porto is so keen to sell him ?

PS: Other question, why is Porto going to sell half of their team ? lol, Lopez is going to go to Lyon, Lucho Gonzales is already a Marseille player, Cissokho will probably go, why ??

Originally Posted by Fret

Everybody wants for Milan to win trophies and play good no matter what.
I can't just decide to stop being a Milan fan...it's in my heart....

But some people show their love by supporting everything this MGT does, and some show their support with criticizing when things start to go down hill whis is at least constructive, unlike being a sheep (not to offend anyone)



..let's just not split among ourselves into fractions now....

And then there are those of us who understand how the transfer markets sometimes work; who have especially been around long enough to know that nothing in this transfer market has happened that we haven't seen at Milan before; who have seen plenty of Milan transfers come out of the blue or have been resurrected from being thought dead (like Nesta); who know enough not to worry about anything Silvio or Uncle Fester might say one way or the other during the transfer market; who understand that the market doesn't close until the end of August, leaving plenty of time for negotiations and transfers; and who have the patience to wait and see how things play out, not only until the end of the summer mercato, but -- realizing that Rome wasn't built in a day, nor was AC Milan -- even beyond as it won't be the end of the world if Milan doesn't get every player they target this summer because there's always next summer (and if Milan doesn't win the Scudetto or the Champions League this year, it won't be the end of the world).

@Rick
That's all true, but imagine a post like this one year ago.



.......just to say one thing: our team (with these players) can't play high pressure game, which ALL big teams are capable of doing.

Milan Edging Closer To Sevilla Star Luis Fabiano - Agent
The Brazilian’s representative is confident the Rossoneri will up the ante and a deal could be finalised as early as next week.
9 Jul 2009 11:35:23


Luis Fabiano
Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani admitted yesterday that Sevilla striker Luis Fabiano is the only name left on their summer shopping list after signing USA defender Oguchi Oniewu on a free transfer earlier this week.

After failing to land Wolfsburg ace Edin Dzeko, the Rossoneri have turned their attention to the 28-year-old Brazilian international, but their initial offer was rejected by the Spanish club.

“Negotiations are underway between Milan and Sevilla, we are simply witnesses for the time being,” agent Jose Fuentes revealed to Sky Sport 24.

“Milan have lodged an official offer of €14 million with Sevilla, but it was not accepted. Let’s hope that Milan will now up their bid in order to reach an agreement.

“I am optimistic in life, the affair can end well. There is a meeting scheduled shortly, an agreement is close. Something could happen next week, we obviously hope that an agreement will be reached as soon as possible.”

Sevilla are believed to be holding out for at least €20m for their prized asset.

“That should be the right price, but an agreement could be struck at a lower figure,” concluded Fuentes.

Vince Masiello, Goal.com

I must admit, 20 million is alot for a 28 year old. However, after seeing what happened for Dzeko and Cissoko, I just want Milan to get him, whatever the cost....

It's simple: no one expects Milan to buy the C.Ronaldos and Benzemas. All we want is to see a good portion of the money we have made to buy players we need: a striker and two defenders. In my opinion, players like Santacroce are well within the reach of Milan. Anyway, I have decided to tone down my Galliani bashing. Let's judge at the end of August.

One thing is for sure--we have been the most miserly of all big clubs, and that is very disheartening.

Originally Posted by Hasan Rossonero

It's simple: no one expects Milan to buy the C.Ronaldos and Benzemas. All we want is to see a good portion of the money we have made to buy players we need: a striker and two defenders. I have decided to tone down my Galliani bashing. Let's judge at the end of August.

One thing is for sure--we have been the most miserly of all big clubs, and that is very disheartening.

Liverpool didn't buy any player yet, nor really Barcelona.
Two big clubs already made some purchases: Manchester United and Real Madrid.

Originally Posted by GeoTav

Liverpool didn't buy any player yet, nor really Barcelona.
Two big clubs already made some purchases: Manchester United and Real Madrid.

are you serious on this have you noticed that liverpool and barca's squad is 10 times our squad is!! + we've sold our best player.
with our current squad we cant win anything!! for CL we needed kaka, he's gone now, our squad is too old, and this problem is getting worse each year. our midfield is soooo slow and predictable. the only fast midfielder we had is gone... I dont expect anything from next season!

Originally Posted by GeoTav

Liverpool didn't buy any player yet, nor really Barcelona.
Two big clubs already made some purchases: Manchester United and Real Madrid.

Sorry, I should have clarified that I meant in Italy, the country in which Galliani says there is a financial crisis that is causing the Italian clubs to fall behind. After all, it is only fair to judge the context that our club plays in.

Inter have kept Ibra and Maicon, paying the former a hefty salary. They have bought Milito and Motta. Juventus have had a superb market thus far too.

As for the other teams, yes Liverpool have not made any purchases, but they did not sell Torres either, you know their Kaka'. Barcelona are in for Villa, a superb signing that will bolster the best team in Europe.

Meanwhile, Ronaldinho has turned up to pre-season overweight.

So, yeah...

Originally Posted by GeoTav

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PS: Jay Crisp publicly said he would have prefered if we ended 4th and disqualified from the CL ... it's one more ...

I know there is a language barrier sometimes (by the way its a credit to those that don't have english as a first language to speak it so well) but i did not say I JAY CRISP WOULD PREFER IF WE FINISHED FOURTH AND DIDN'T QUALIFY FOR THE CL ,I was stating would it of been better would MGT then realise that the squad is not capable of competing.

It sounds like you are saying I don't want Milan to win or be succesfull thousands of euro's and thousands of miles and 20 years of following the club I love says different .

There is plenty of people on here who have said the same thing , this is a forum to express your opinion what you really believe or what you are thinking it dosn't mean I want milan to fail.

It means im totally flabergasted by MGT'S comments and people say they lie all the time about things they do but the fact is they are not willing to pay 20 million for Fabiano or Hunter now that is not peanuts obviously if I had that kind of money (which god willing somday i will...lol) Id be set but Il express my thoughts if I se fit once I don't abuse other people or make anyone mad , and sometimes it takes some one or a business to hit rock bottom before they see the error of their ways that was what I was getting at.

Originally Posted by 'The Bulldog'

fLame you are an absolute @*!#head!! Actually you are the pathetic piece of *@#& that doesn't belong in this forum.

At least mrki contributes constructive opinions in whats relevant to this forum, all you provide is garbage!! You can't just post comments criticising whoever you want, just not on!!

I reckon you should be kicked-out of this forum for good...you are not wanted!!

Everyone sees an argument on his / her own level.

For example, if your level was of constructivism, you would have read my post as following - "it's time for the fans to review their own attitude rather than point fingers". But judging by your reply, everyone knows what your level is.

By the way, I didn't swear or insult anyone, which can't be said about yourself. You lose your friggin head with all the swear words and then call for the mods? LOL

Originally Posted by fLame

Everyone sees an argument on his / her own level.

For example, if your level was of constructivism, you would have read my post as following - "it's time for the fans to review their own attitude rather than point fingers". But judging by your reply, everyone knows what your level is.

By the way, I didn't swear or insult anyone, which can't be said about yourself. You lose your friggin head with all the swear words and then call for the mods? LOL

ban this guy please

Originally Posted by GeoTav

But about Cissokho, you have Galliani who says it failed because of the teeth problem (maybe he lies ... and it's just a problem of money, anyway, it's what most of the people here think), and you have Cissokho who says it's just a problem of money (maybe he lies ... he has teeth problems, and maybe he says that just not to have to pass another medical session in Porto and/or to allow other clubs to have interest for him).

You can make your choice in these hypothesis that are maybe both wrong ... as we don't know anything actually.

Anyway, all I will say is that when a problem is publicly stated, that can ruin the career of a player. So it's maybe why Cissokho keeps saying it's Milan that lies in this story.

And to finish, why Porto is so keen to sell him ?

PS: Other question, why is Porto going to sell half of their team ? lol, Lopez is going to go to Lyon, Lucho Gonzales is already a Marseille player, Cissokho will probably go, why ??

The thing is that from the media, it seems like Galli does want to sign Cissohko, just not with 15mil.

TO me it shows something.

As for Porto wanting to sell. I think they made a push last year and now they are cashing in on its players. Kind of like Ajax ten yrs ago.

Originally Posted by Rick

And then there are those of us who understand how the transfer markets sometimes work; who have especially been around long enough to know that nothing in this transfer market has happened that we haven't seen at Milan before; who have seen plenty of Milan transfers come out of the blue or have been resurrected from being thought dead (like Nesta); who know enough not to worry about anything Silvio or Uncle Fester might say one way or the other during the transfer market; who understand that the market doesn't close until the end of August, leaving plenty of time for negotiations and transfers; and who have the patience to wait and see how things play out, not only until the end of the summer mercato, but -- realizing that Rome wasn't built in a day, nor was AC Milan -- even beyond as it won't be the end of the world if Milan doesn't get every player they target this summer because there's always next summer (and if Milan doesn't win the Scudetto or the Champions League this year, it won't be the end of the world).

True until the Kaka sell, as Milan/Berlu never sell Milan player at his prime.

Beside, I thought the League is starting in mid Aug instead of mid Sept. Thats one less month to work with. Would it make more sense to have the team ready by the start of the league instead of after the league started.

I thought Pool already signed Glen Johnson-the most inform RB in the EPL last season.

As for Barcelona, can you really fault Barcelona for not signing players as their team just won the treble and most of their so call starting 15 are either in their prime or just hitting their prime except of Henry.