Summer Mercato

Jim, great thoughts. I have something similar that has been floating around in my head as I hear Gilberto being unsettled, he'd probably come here and feel like he is reborn. What's his age?
Also, Given continually impresses me. When I watch Newcastle, I can only think of how much worse it could be without Given. Much like Casillas when Madrid has been spotty, he has probably saved them tens of points over the last few years as their defense has crumbled. Will he make a move to Italy? Doubt it, but I think he is someone who could be one of those sneaky buys. Never heard him voice anything about leaving, yet I don't follow Newcastle so I wouldn't know.

Also, has the talk of wanting Huntelaar to come here died down? I watched him on the weekend against Feyenoord, he scored but he looks really slow. He was outpaced a few times, but he is also a strong, big guy, so he can probably offset the pace issues with his control and holding skills.

Originally Posted by slifersd

We could go for a guy like Eto'o, Aguero or Ibrahimovic, but I don't think their perspective teams would want to sell the player, especially at the price we'd be willing to offer. Believe me, if Drogba does end up signing with us (that'd be a miracle), he would not cost 30 million.

I haven't talked to him personally, but there are many rumors about Drogba's crappy personality. Will an individual like him really suit Milan?

Milan don't need another old expensive striker. I am certain the next striker we will go for will be a mature second-striker in the age of 25-27. I wouldn't mind going for Benzema if their aim was to spend the cash, but I certainly wouldn't take Borriello or Oliveira back. I'd rather we take Cassano in all honesty. Giuseppe Rossi can also be nice, he plays so much like Pato too.

There would be a tactical reason to go with Drogba. His power can tear apart teams in Serie A games. We need someone with his characteristics.

Weah was signed at 29 y o and still was able to produce a few seasons of pure magic. Are we discussing over a player like Drogba ?

Agreed. A player like Drogba would be needed for the big games, whereas someone like Benezma would require more time to affect such matches imo.

Inter is intersented in Rossi, this sucks. I like to see Rossi play for Milan. I think Rossi once said that he is a AC Milan fan,so I hope he joins us.

Originally Posted by Bosniaco

Inter is intersented in Rossi, this sucks. I like to see Rossi play for Milan. I think Rossi once said that he is a AC Milan fan,so I hope he joins us.

The defender or the attacker?
If its the attacker, I really wonder why Inter wants to sign him. They have an army of forwards and it will increase with Balotelli and Adriano next year. Seems like the dumbest move ever.
Does Suazo actually even play for our neighbours?(I'm sorry but I don't watch their matches )

I don't think shay given will ever move from newcatle, he spent almost his entire career there. What happened to Hugo Lloris or Ochoa? Aren't they being scouted too?

As for the striker, combination of Kaka - Drogba - Pato will be veeery interesting... if we just can we swap drogba and gila...

And for defense, why don't we get Micah Richards, they say he's a wonderkid in EPL...

Btw, is zambrotta already 100% will move to us?

Originally Posted by forward

I haven't talked to him personally, but there are many rumors about Drogba's crappy personality. Will an individual like him really suit Milan?

i don't think so.Milan is the team which is always put the loyalty above everything.with Drogba's standard i don't think he will suits to us.everytimes he doesn't like one thing in his club he starts bitching.Chelsea was the last who suffered it but as a player he is really great.good skills, great dribbling, and all u need as a forward besides.. i think he won't be sell by Chelski with cheap prize.. but i won't mind if he joins us as long as Berlu don't have to spend all the budget for only him in summer

Frey In Come-And-Get-Me Plea To Milan

Originally Posted by slifersd

I cannot wait to see what kind of mess the management is going to make this transfer season.

As for possible transfer targets, a new goalkeeper, two wing backs, one central defender, a midfielder who can sub for Kaka, one or two new strikers (depends on whether Ronaldo and Gilardino will be leaving).

I tottaly agree with you...

Kaká Laughs Off Ronaldinho To Inter Rumours

Originally Posted by kawiki

I don't think shay given will ever move from newcatle, he spent almost his entire career there. What happened to Hugo Lloris or Ochoa? Aren't they being scouted too?

As for the striker, combination of Kaka - Drogba - Pato will be veeery interesting... if we just can we swap drogba and gila...

And for defense, why don't we get Micah Richards, they say he's a wonderkid in EPL...
Btw, is zambrotta already 100% will move to us?

Remeber thats the english media bigging him up and hyping him up, and how over hype do they make things!

Richards is tall, strong and quick, but his positional sense is poor. I'd like to get Zapata & Kompany signed during summer for defence with Zambro. Both can play in defence, but Kompany can also excel as a def mid too.

Well Richards has just signed a five and a half years contract with City...and it appears the he loves the club...I like him...but just can't see him at Milan and then would go for Zapata