Summer mercato 2009

Let's hope we'll make a good end to this season, to end on a high note to give the team some self-confidence. I still see so much future in this team... This team is more than capable to win the CL again.

I disagree. I think we need 1 more WC striker and 1 more WC defender. Would be nice to have a WC midfielder to replace Pirlo or Seedorf.

We already have a WC midfielder for next year as Yoann is coming back.

Seedorf must leave for next year or else we will continue to struggle.

Originally Posted by ACMILAN1983

Truth is, I think Flamini is more prepared to sacrifice at Milan then he was at Arsenal. It seemed as though in Arsenal he felt unappreciated more than feeling he wasn't played in his favoured position. In the case we can't find a quality wing back for next season (it's difficult as there aren't a great number of options around), we may need to rethink our plans and look to keep Flamini for the RB role (he should remain there for the remainder of this season at least).

If that's the case, we'd need to look for a quality DM that can push forward (a little like Ambro in the last couple of games, but more consistent).

I read that Flamini was a childhood Ac Milan supporter, so perhaps that's why. You're right he did seem like he felt unappreciated in Arsenal, and truth be told the way he left doesn't really indicate that he loves the club. I just hope he wont be leaving the same way from us in 4 years, cause he did the same with his French club (I can't remember which one it was).

Also enough with the replacing Pirlo thing! Sorry, but we've already discussed it and honostly I think it feels like a bandwagon thing. I was looking closely at his performances since we had the discussion and I really didn't see any of the 'lazyness' that some people like to accuse him off. All I saw was a tactically disciplined player.

Pirlo was good last night, great positioning. It also helped that Becks and Ambro was running back alot and Zambro and Flamini was controlling both flanks.

I just think that Palermo did not give too much pressure toward Pirlo last night.

Originally Posted by hitmannq8

I disagree. I think we need 1 more WC striker and 1 more WC defender. Would be nice to have a WC midfielder to replace Pirlo or Seedorf.

Name those WC players?

IMO opinion there aren't many wc players. All we need is someone to compliment Silva's game. If Nesta can return, great. If not then we need someone very good, like Zapata. Not someone like Agger.

We won't sign a 'wc forward' as that means spending big money. Tweaking the midfield is more important esp if Borriello will return for next season.
Seedorf needs to go or accept a subs role. Gourcuff, Abate & Di Gennaro, along with Mariga added would make me happy for our midfield next season.

I do agree with the point that we need another WC midfielder and that our misdielf consisted of Pirlo, Ambrosini, Seedorf, Dinho ( Who Im VERY dissapointed into, and wouldnt mind if we sell him )...will again have problems next year. Gourcuff is our player, and right now I consider him better player then Seedorf, and we would be stupid not to play Yoan. Also, I heard on tv yesterday that Beckham will go and play in the Us during the summer, then come back in Milan is november again. He won me over, I have to say sorry to him, again. Marek can also be a dinamic midfielder IF HE IS USED well.

About defence: Agger has refused new L'pool contract, and I can see him in Milan and I would support it. Left footed CB, which Galliani asked for. Kjaer is a good young player, but Agger is a better solution for us right now as he is ready for serious CL games . Also, Santacroce AGAIN played BRILLIANT football vs Inter and this player reminds me of young Nesta so mush that it is scary! For me, my no.1 wish for CB.

Defence of: Nesta, Thiago, Agger, Bonera, Kaladze is more then fine. We need to know Kaladze will not leave, he is a close friend to Silvio.

And maybe Flamini doesnt even know that a new era of him playing as a fullback has started

Also, do not be fooled by 3 games we play well. We need a team that can be tempo-fit for 30 games per year, not 5,6.

This is NOT the team we need, we DO need reinforcements in 3 great and dinamic, modern players. And few young ones.

P.S.

Yesterday there were 4 arabs sitting with Galliani, anyone knows who they are????

Im guessing Toni will try get away from Bayern, would be nice to go after him, he is a world class striker and he has proved he can score in Serie A'.

About our defense, even though I admire Nesta and i wanna see him play again, you can't count on him EVEN IF HE IS HEALTHY. He might get injured any day of the week, so we need a proven CB to play next to Thiago Silva...
Valencia's Raul Albiol is a good defender, playing for a team that needs money desperately. Sevilla's Julien Escude would be a great addition as well. Same goes for Santacroce.

(...and we still need an "AC Milan quality" left-foot LB)

Originally Posted by mrki

Yesterday there were 4 arabs sitting with Galliani, anyone knows who they are????

Yup: Channel4.com

"Milan yesterday played host to Sheikh Al Maktoum, the son of the Emir of Dubai, but talk of a takeover is premature, according to Il Corriere della Sera.

Al Maktoum is reportedly interested in sponsoring Milan, as the Rossoneri's current £10m deal with Bwin expires at the end of next season.

If an agreement is reached, Milan, like Arsenal and Hamburg, will be seen wearing the Fly Emirates logo on their shirts.

According to Il Corriere della Sera, Al Maktoum is willing to pay the Rossoneri a lucrative £20m for a four-year sponsorship deal with the option of a fifth written into the terms of the contract.

The Italian Press believe the deal will not stop there, though, with Al Maktoum reportedly ready to become a major shareholder in the club.

Milan are in desperate need of new capital and - on top of limiting their transfer spending this summer - will try to enforce a salary cap, bringing wages down 30 per cent.

Honorary President Silvio Berlusconi can no longer be seen spending large amounts of money on Milan in his position as Italy Prime Minister. "

that is fine by me, they can become shareholders and Milan will get some money from them. Its a smart move by Berlusconi. Those people dont come to the matches to watch football...

Berlusconi was asked which Nepoli player he likes and he answered: " De Laurentis" Maybe he thought: "Santacroce!" hahaha! Seriousely, if Milan signs this man I will be so happy. Im confident about him 100%. He is a better player then Chiellini even right now. In 2 years he'll be Azzurri starter and will play like a defensive animal!

a geniune wc player like essien will cost about 40 million. that's not going to happen. R80 isn't a midfielder but a forward. He's done ok this season. Albiol?? Ur joking? average along with escude too.

No thanks for Toni either. I can just imagine our play. Hoof the ball, knock down's for pato and Kaka. Let's get another player like Pato with his movement and give our opponents no focal points in our attack.

it's no surprise that kaka and pato are our most fouled players in attack.

Chiellieni is an over-rated thug.

Originally Posted by mrki

that is fine by me, they can become shareholders and Milan will get some money from them. Its a smart move by Berlusconi. Those people dont come to the matches to watch football...

Berlusconi was asked which Nepoli player he likes and he answered: " De Laurentis" Maybe he thought: "Santacroce!" hahaha! Seriousely, if Milan signs this man I will be so happy. Im confident about him 100%. He is a better player then Chiellini even right now. In 2 years he'll be Azzurri starter and will play like a defensive animal!

Haha, all Berlusconi, Galliani, Ancelotti have sense of humor.

With Santacroce & Thiago Silva, we fear no one.

Thought both do not have the CL experiences, it is nice to try.

Originally Posted by Aficio

Haha, all Berlusconi, Galliani, Ancelotti have sense of humor.

With Santacroce & Thiago Silva, we fear no one.

Thought both do not have the CL experiences, it is nice to try.

For CL experience is Konan from Tibilsi or Mad Ambrosini 5 on CD I alway said that he be great on that position..

Berlu also said that he will sit whith Carlo and Galliani to decide future of OUR coach C.A.!

Originally Posted by rinogattuso

For CL experience is Konan from Tibilsi or Mad Ambrosini 5 on CD I alway said that he be great on that position..

Berlu also said that he will sit whith Carlo and Galliani to decide future of OUR coach C.A.!

I haven't read much about football recently, so this Konan guy is out of my knowledge ^^ (yesterday was the first time I watched Santacroce and Kjaer in a match, not hightlight)

Ambrosini is the last option, I think. I'm afraid that his habit of scoring by heading will cost us some own goal

Just kidding

lol-!my firend Konan is Kakhaber..

I am happy to play for Arsenal, but to be honest they are also happy that AC Milan, one of the legendary clubs that exist in the world, I keep an eye on," said center forward in an interview to the Togolese Espn by Adebayor!!

He compared Milan with Beyonce..