Winter Mercato

Originally Posted by nefremo

Yea, he reminds me or Redondo as well. That's the first player I thought of when I saw him play. To be honest, I don't think he lost a single ball (maybe a couple but I can't recall ) in the final and it's not like he wasn't under pressure as the Czechs were putting pressure on him expecially in the second half. Surprizingly I haven't read anything about him, as if nobody is interested or maybe I am not checking the right sources. Any news if someone is interested in him?

yes, Milan

Milan have been tracking banega for some time now (I think half a year roughly as that's when he gained starting spot on the Boca team to take Gago's place when FG was sold to Real M) ... Carlo seems to be keeping an eye on the young Argentinians and Banega is probably his main target as Milan are yet to find a Pirlo alternative.

Boca sold Gago and Banega replaced him, making his debut less than half a year ago. I doubt they will sell him this year. After all they are the champions of SA and it will be too much for them to lose another talent after Gago. Plus Banega is only 19 and his price is relatively low compared to how much he'll cost in 2 years if he develops as we predict.
But eventhough only 19 yo he has Copa Libertadores final behind him.

P.S : If he performs well against Milan in the intercontinental cup final between Boca and Milan (it's not 100% sure this will be the final but it will probably be) maybe your dreams will come true.....especially if he impresses Berlu, kinda like what Boban and Savicevic did in the past

He wont leave Boca Juniors for another two years, unless he pushes for that move (ala Gago...with the difference that Banega seems to enjoy it more over there)...and once he leaves, I think Real Madrid will have a say and if he keeps improving they wont let him join another european side. I will try to find an article stating that Real Madrid got a first option on Banega.

Edit: LOL, that didnt take long. I just put Banega+Real+Madrid on Google and came with one article. And its reliable since there are words from Boca's president, Mauricio Macri, stating that Real Madrid will have a chance to match any offer for Banega, Cahais (Argentina's U-20 captain) and Maidana (Another central defender).
http://www.marca.com/edicion/marca/f...lo/722304.html

Originally Posted by GilAttack [11]

He wont leave Boca Juniors for another two years, unless he pushes for that move (ala Gago...with the difference that Banega seems to enjoy it more over there)...and once he leaves, I think Real Madrid will have a say and if he keeps improving they wont let him join another european side. I will try to find an article stating that Real Madrid got a first option on Banega.

Edit: LOL, that didnt take long. I just put Banega+Real+Madrid on Google and came with one article. And its reliable since there are words from Boca's president, Mauricio Macri, stating that Real Madrid will have a chance to match any offer for Banega, Cahais (Argentina's U-20 captain) and Maidana (Another central defender).
http://www.marca.com/edicion/marca/f...lo/722304.html

Where is the catch here ? Why are Real and Boca so close ?

Originally Posted by Tony29.

Where is the catch here ? Why are Real and Boca so close ?

As I posted yesterday, this one goes back to the Gago deal.

Originally Posted by GilAttack [11]

As I posted yesterday, this one goes back to the Gago deal.

Aha, thanx.
Well, considering how Real payed +20m euro for a 20 years old i don't doubt Boca's president would like to do business again with Calderon.
And Calderon made it clear that he has a policy of signing young players to replace the old stars. I wouldn't be surprised even if i see half of the Argentinian u20 play in Real Madrid after 2 or 3 years.

Originally Posted by Tony29.

Aha, thanx.
Well, considering how Real payed +20m euro for a 20 years old i don't doubt Boca's president would like to do business again with Calderon.
And Calderon made it clear that he has a policy of signing young players to replace the old stars. I wouldn't be surprised even if i see half of the Argentinian u20 play in Real Madrid after 2 or 3 years.

Wont happen, they arent high ceiling players as many seem to believe. There are a few that are capable of developing into great players, but most of them will be average pros (meaning, not difference makers).

Originally Posted by GilAttack [11]

Wont happen, they arent high ceiling players as many seem to believe. There are a few that are capable of developing into great players, but most of them will be average pros (meaning, not difference makers).

Lol, i wasn't serious about Real buying half of the team but you could never know how they will develop and how successful they will be. Of course, you know them MUCH better than i do and you are more familiar with their capabilities but youngsters may easily surprise. Maybe 6-7 of them will be among world's best in their position.
Similar thing happened with another u20 champions, the Yugoslav team from 1987, from which around 10 players finished in best teams in the world, winning CL's with Juve, Milan, Real etc (Boban, Mijatovic, Suker, Mihajlovic, Jugovic...)

I really like Argentina and i like this u20 team so i'm probably a little biased and i'm not looking at things realistically. I hope most of them will succeed in Europe

Jim_UK you sure there is no other sayin that goes like what I said? Strange, because there should be one.. Settling with your ex-gf now until Liz Hurley becomes available isn't such a bad idea innit?

Originally Posted by Tony29.

I'm telling you there is no player worthy of displacing Ronaldo in Milan !

Henry, Eto'o, Gaucho, Drogba, even Pato can turn Ronaldo into a sub.

Originally Posted by Nordahl

Henry, Eto'o, Gaucho, Drogba, even Pato can turn Ronaldo into a sub.

Between me and you, even Vagner Love took Ronaldo's place. If he did it than what's left for Ronaldinho, Henry or Messi ?

But don't say this in front of Dru....let him think Ronaldo is still the best

Originally Posted by Nordahl

Henry, Eto'o, Gaucho, Drogba, even Pato can turn Ronaldo into a sub.

Ahem

Originally Posted by Tony29.

Between me and you, even Vagner Love took Ronaldo's place. If he did it than what's left for Ronaldinho, Henry or Messi ?

But don't say this in front of Dru....let him think Ronaldo is still the best

Er er not really...I think Ronaldo is the best EVER but right now there are players who are simply better than him ....mainly due to the losses he suffered from his injuries but also doe to natural aging processes.

I would rank Kaka, CR7, Eto'o, Ronaldinho as better attackers than him...Messi and Aguero seem to be kicking him further down the food chain as well ...but these kids have a lot to prove first Drogba isn't in his class and Wagner Love isn't fit to shine the inderside of Ronaldo's pegs for sheezy Sheva came close but really was never truly as brilliant even if he was a far more complete player

There is also the however infinitesimally slim hope that Ronaldo may recover his Barca/Early Inter form for two years...... if he does and wins the WOPY (however unlikely to win it a fourth time) then I'd have no shadow of a doubt in my mind that he is the best ever.......... atm the arguments for Pele and Maradonna oftentimes seem to be more credible than my own about Ronaldo this is why I'm not dogmatic about it

Berlusconi's statement recently disappointed many people but his words are those of a wise man. I fully support what he stated. Many of the players that are available to buy will not improve Milan and thats what Berlusconi is seeking. If Milan were to buy every players mentioned in these forums, firstly they would be broke and secondly would not have had the success displayed in the last decade.

Milan must only buy players that will improve the team. R10 was a target but Berlusconi was never going to pay 84 million pounds for one player. That is crazy. Milan need players that will help the club and still keep its family atmosphere intact.

One point that I feel Berlusconi should address is some youth. I agree that experience counts for heaps but you do need players that will carry the torch forward in years to come. Milan need to think about breeding players in slowly. Pato would be a good start though I think he is slightly over priced because of his hype.

Banega is also a great player and one that Milan should keep their eye on. There are so many great promising young players out there Milan need to get selective in who they bring in. I feel that Milan did the right thing in sending Di Gennaro out on loan to gain some experience.

For the striker that Berlusconi talked about I believe it will be Sheva or Pato.

im disapointed as its not making us very competitive, playing all the youth players in important games could be suicide. Although i agree the likes of Darmian and Auba should be playing Coppa games. We just need a decent LB and striker.