What Transfers do Milan NEED to make???

if chelsea get crespo back then we need either gilardino or bojinov.

Gilardino will be coming to Milan. I dont want Ambrosini to leave. he has always been there for us and he plays quite a few games when there is rotation between CL and Serie A.

some youth in defence so maybe Bonera or Chivu.

Up front as well so Gilardino or Cassano either would fit in nicely -- Gilardino more so.

I know him too well, from the time he played in Romania. Now, you've come to know him since (NOT) playing in Italy. Buying him either as a defender or a defensive midfielder would be a disaster for Milan. Chivu's profile makes him misfit for any of the defensive posts. He's too weak for taugh one to one duels, he scarcely and poorly uses his right foot and he uses his head ridiculously. Indeed, his long pass is acceptable, as well as his free-kicking, but those are far from enough. His speed is far slower than old Costacurta's; as for playing instead of Gattuso- don't make me laugh!!!- he would break to pieces even before his opponent is near. Remember how he debuted with Rome: he fell on his a*s, and came the goal.
Besides, he is psychologically vulnerable: when his ex-girl friend cheated on him, he showed broken and was incapable to play or even come out in the open for weeks. Right now, his fiancee is said to be... part-time. Again he will suffer and... not play. His natural state is to be injured, physically, psychically or both.
Notice that Roma has been paying him lots and now they don't know how to get rid of him and save the money that can still be saved.

Is Milan the team to buy what middle class teams throw away?!?

FORZA MILAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by sergiu

Is Milan the team to buy what middle class teams throw away?!?

we picked up Cafu from Roma, Dhorasoo from Lyon, Pirlo n Seedorf from Inter and see how we r doing..

Cafu, Dhorasso, Pirlo, Seedorf were among the best players of their teams when we took them. They were playing much, playing well, and they were remarked. Their teams sold them to us because they needed to sell them, not because they wanted to get rid of them. It would not be Chivu's case!
As for middle class- I maintain: yes, MIDDLE CLASS! Are Roma, Inter or Lyon high class and I/we ignore it?!!

Pirlo and Seedorf were not among Inter's best when we bought them. Pirlo in particular was not being used much at all. Milan should continue to buy quality players give them the right environment to flaunt their genius abilities.

I agree that Chivu may not be the optimal solution, but he certainly has potential.

Inter merda didnt use Pirlo at all!!! They gave him a little run out now and then. Plus he was a trequartista (like Kaka) back then and a very good one at that but Inter didnt want to give him a chance (he was young then).

Milan have signed many players for FREE or low fees that have turned out to be pure class. But this is because we have a good system when it comes to recruiting players and our scouts are great! Not all coaches see the qualities that others do.

Pirlo is one of the best players in the world!!! And so unique too!

For those of you that speak/understand Italian go to www.sports.it

This is a website that has calciomercato section. Most of it is speculation but it is good to read at times. Today there is an article linking Coloccini to Deportivo and another linking the Greek RB of Porto (Seitarides) to Milan. I would prefere Cassetti/Mesto. I like players that are used to Serie A already. Not everyone is Kaka, right?

Milan should look to replace Gattuso, and those that look destined to leave in the summer, like Ambro(?), JDT (Gilardino) Rui (Ronaldhino) and Serghino (Jankulovski)...

Of course the Rui replacement is more dream than possibility, but who knows the mind of Berlu and Uncle Fester aka Galliani?

Sneider seems a good target, but I dont hear any rumors really, except for one that I would rather not take place, which is the one that says Henry is being targeted to join over the summer....now I really dont see him in our lineup...

Why replace Gattuso our future captain Warro?

Serginho has just signed an contract extension, so he may not leave.

I agree that Sneijder would be a nice target, but only if Serginho leaves.

For a simple reason Henrik, he cannot make an offensive contribution to save his life...ok I exaggerate, (as his cross for Kaka's goal vs Inter still sticks in my mind) but this is so often the exception...

While I admire his work ethic, he all too often nullifies our attacking moves because of his poor passing...and if he were to be made captain...whoaaaa now...thats a leap, even though he works hard, we need more of a "Makalele" type player to play in his stead, one who can tackle, and pass, and beat an opponent, without the entire stadium (and the millions of fans watching worldwide) holding their collective breaths...wondering when he will lose posession.

I admit that his role is an important one, but IMO, he should come off the bench to seal off games, not when we are trying to take the lead.

Allthough I agree that Gattuso has some limitations, given that the rest of the midfield normally consists of Pirlo, Seedorf and Kaka, I don't think we should look to Gattuso to making an "offensive contribution".

For many years Milan used to play with 1 offensive midfielder, now we play with 3. Gattuso is vital both for the other midfielders ability to focus on going forward and moving the ball forward, but also to allow Cafu to make his vital runs down the right.

I a straight 442, it could be argued that Gattuso's usefullness would be limited, but that is simply not the way we play.

Every team needs a water carrier and ours is Gatusso. We could go and sign Viera tomorrow but he wouldnt cover half the ground Gatusso covers. I agreed he was awful with the ball againt Lazio, but hes not in the team for that.

Personally, I would like to see Mancini and Chivu arrive from Roma. Mancini successfully replaced Cafu at Roma and Im not sure I agree with Sergiu, Chivu is one of the best left backs (if we play him there) in the world when you consider how many great left backs there really are. I mean Ashley Cole is probably one of them Evra would also be a great option, but I have a feeling he will end up at Chelsea as Milan dont buy young players unless they are Brazilian.

Why not aim big and try and lure Adriano to Milan, after all we are milan and we havent made a really big money signing for some time. Inter wouldnt sell, but these days players have increased power

Originally Posted by K77SH C

Evra would also be a great option, but I have a feeling he will end up at Chelsea as Milan dont buy young players unless they are Brazilian.

There is nothing wrong with focussing on young Brazlians instead of Chelsea's multinational approach.
Brazil = 5 times WC winner, biggest poopulation, most footballers, best football schools