Winter Mercato

This Mancini guy can sometimes be really funny
http://www.channel4.com/sport/footba...ia/jul15m.html

Inter appeal to Pato
Sunday 15 July, 2007
Inter boss Roberto Mancini wants to win everything this season and believes Alexandre Pato is the man who can help them get there.

“This squad is certainly stronger than last year. We have come off an extraordinary campaign and begin with the same objectives – Scudetto and Champions League,” said the Coach.

Many believe it will be tougher this year without the Calciopoli penalties holding some clubs back and of course the return of Juventus.

“We have already won the Serie A title and hope to do so again this year, but not because Juventus are back in the fray. It would be important to repeat ourselves, there is no other reason.”

Inter’s transfer activity is not yet complete and Mancini sent out an open invitation to Brazilian Under-20 sensation Pato – also in negotiations with Milan and Chelsea.

“I don’t know much about the talks with Milan, but we have been tracking Pato for two years. He was very young the first time we saw him and not many people knew him. He’s a smart boy and knows leaving home could cause problems.

“We will see what he decides, but he is aware that at Inter he could find a family-oriented environment where he could become a real star.”

The Nerazzurri’s other major target is Cristian Chivu, although today President Massimo Moratti announced they were pulling out of the race for the Roma defender.

“Chivu is a player we tracked and wanted. The negotiations were a little tricky, we’ll see how they end up,” explained Mancini.

“I understand that at a certain stage the President got tired of it, but this doesn’t change the fact Chivu is an excellent player.”

Roma accused Inter of unfair tactics in trying to tempt Chivu away with a £3.7m per season contract, but the tactician denies anything untoward.

“I did not call Chivu personally, I only rang Pavel Nedved. That’s the truth!” he smiled at this revelation about the Juventus midfielder.

“I called him because we were teammates for three years at Lazio and are friends. Perhaps a few people forgot that. I called to get information on a Czech player, Radoslav Kovac, that we were interested in. I also asked if the rumours were true that he was thinking of retiring. That’s all we discussed.”

The phone call prompted front page headlines claiming that Inter had asked Nedved to come to San Siro if he failed to agree new contract terms with Juventus.

This obviously increased the already existing tension between the two clubs in the wake of Calciopoli.

“There will certainly be rivalry on the field and that will be cranked up in the days before our games. I don’t think it was normal, what happened a year ago. Now we’re all back to square one and must have the same sporting rivalry we always did between two big clubs.”

To be honest, I have not seen Pato plays.
Quite honestly, I never even seen so many people are praising someone this young.

Is he really the next big thing or just someone people see with loads of potential.

As for Ronaldinho, I do believe we are very close to him and I won't be surprise if he ends up in Milan.

As for Sheva, I don't he is coming back and to be honest, I don't think players in Milan will welcome him back.

Since Cannavaro is available, I guess Emerson and Cassano are too. I think Milan might just sign the three of them and close the transfer season

Originally Posted by Gabriel489

To be honest, I have not seen Pato plays.
Quite honestly, I never even seen so many people are praising someone this young.

Is he really the next big thing or just someone people see with loads of potential.

As for Ronaldinho, I do believe we are very close to him and I won't be surprise if he ends up in Milan.

As for Sheva, I don't he is coming back and to be honest, I don't think players in Milan will welcome him back.

Since Cannavaro is available, I guess Emerson and Cassano are too. I think Milan might just sign the three of them and close the transfer season

I'm just curious why YOU think we're close to Dinho. I think we're MAYBE close to him because everything is hush hush regarding the player. But Berlusconi's recent comments seem very categorical. Maybe it's just a tactic...

Originally Posted by Graeme C

Inter are now rumoured to be after Pato, if they do infact beat us to him.. it would be time for us to replace our transfer gurus...

I cannot even think about it, it will be atrocious, man.

I think the 4 most realistic targets for Milan are Cannavaro, Motta, G. Rossi and Cassano.

The 2 "reach" targets are Zambrotta and Chivu.

And the 2 dream signings (one of whom can still come) are Eto'o and Dinho.

Let's see what Milan do.

Originally Posted by Dr Milano

You and your snide comments-remarks

Gomez has done really well for the german nt and his club and Vfb stuttgart the champions of germany ... 20 mill euros its not exactly breaking the bank i mean milan do have berlu - one of the most richest man in the world ...

mario is young and energetic ... and scores regulary ...

Sign HIM MILAN SIGN HIM !!!

The thing is Doc, you may think he is a promising player and so may many, but if he isn't in Milan's plans then they can't be lazy. Maybe you can say they are making a mistake, but not every talented kid is on Milan's radar.

Originally Posted by hitmannq8

Kaka, you do know that we haven't signed Sheva yet? Whats up with the posts that Sheva is already a Milan player and already discussing maneuveres for Ronaldo, Kaka, and Sheva?

He still has a long way to go before becoming a Milan player. Abramovic and Mourinho won't let him go easily, especially after paying so much for him. Their pride and reputation is at stake here, they will need to squeeze every penny out of us, and seeing as Milan's management are also all about pride and keeping their word I honestly cannot see Sheva coming back even though it is my only wish for the summer.

Uhm. Do you know how to read? The article CLEARLY said Abramovic was going to ASK sheva himself if he wanted a move to Milan how are Mourinho and Abramovic not going to let him go?

Originally Posted by MedellínBandit®

Well said.

Im one of the few who actually doesnt want Cassano or any other new striker apart from Villa. This guy is crazy - he has so much potential.

Villa is 25 he has no more potential. If he were 20-22 sure, and btw, after next year Kaka' wont be getting any better apart from getting more experienced..

I guess we will sign Pato for the winter, we cannot let him go to one of our rivals... and by now, let's get Cassano.

Originally Posted by Kaka--7thUCL

Uhm. Do you know how to read? The article CLEARLY said Abramovic was going to ASK sheva himself if he wanted a move to Milan how are Mourinho and Abramovic not going to let him go?

So, the article says it and you believe it?

Originally Posted by Kaka--7thUCL

Villa is 25 he has no more potential. If he were 20-22 sure, and btw, after next year Kaka' wont be getting any better apart from getting more experienced..

A footballer peaks in the 27-29 bracket. Villa can get better or maybe he can't. But his age is not the reason for that uncertainty. There are other factors too.

Originally Posted by Hasan Rossonero

I think the 4 most realistic targets for Milan are Cannavaro, Motta, G. Rossi and Cassano.

considering we're the European champs and have been making noises about having money to spend, you'd have to say those 4 names are nothing to get excited about. A defender nearing the end of his career, an average midfielder, a young italian player who might need regular games over bit parts and a troubled striker who has lost his head and his game.

It just feels we're always associated with 'comfortable' players, ones who are happy being second best in the squad and not offering anything new.

Originally Posted by Hasan Rossonero

I'm just curious why YOU think we're close to Dinho. I think we're MAYBE close to him because everything is hush hush regarding the player. But Berlusconi's recent comments seem very categorical. Maybe it's just a tactic...

yeah i dont think were close to him, i think what Berlusconi said was pretty congrete that laporta would have to emigrate if he sold Ronaldinho to Milan. Its just hype, corriere dello sport bring up Ronaldinho every other week as they well know belusconi is a fan of the player.

I have a feeling were more closer to sheva than Ronaldinho.

If Inter signs Pato we are doomed

Originally Posted by Kaka--7thUCL

Villa is 25 he has no more potential. If he were 20-22 sure, and btw, after next year Kaka' wont be getting any better apart from getting more experienced..

As Hasan has mentioned above footballers normally peak around the 27 age range, well to post an article from Tribal and to believe it doesn't make sense because that site is full of crap.

Id rather have a Villa and take a risk with him compared to Sheva where it will be a bigger risk as this season has affected him mentally and even if he does recover what do we have? Another 2 may 3 years stretching it? Then think about the way he left us last year. If Villa is a success I can assure we will have many years with him, but then again whens the last time a Spanish player was a success in Italy?