I would like to see Mexes partner Nesta at CB and Silva to move at RB. But I can't see it now, we've already tried him in a second position, I doubt we'll experiment more with him.

One wonders what Yepes has done wrong to warrant being third choice CB again..if this should happen. But at the same time, if we don't replace him and he does make a mistake all hell will break loose.

Yepes has been excellent so far but I would be concerned to have him play with Nesta; they're bot not that fast anymore, so it's better we have a Mexes and Thiago as partners for Yepes and Nesta.

What I stated was not a fact .. Just an assumption, based on the common consensus that Silvio bought and invested in Milan to mirror the image of a Grand Milan to himself .. In other words, Silvio bought Milan for political reasons, yadda yadda yadda.

So, in light of the recent investments that have been made, and the fact that Milan is not a profit generating business .. Nor does it have the capacity to invest any further ... I assume Silvio contributed to that for the exact same assumption stated above.

We're one of the richest clubs in the world, where do you think? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

Ganso will be coming for a sum around the 20-25 million, I think. Mexes would come for free, and Marchetti will cost us only 5,5 million. As for the sidelines, there are plenty of names circulating around: Taiwo, Criscito, Bosingwa, Cissokho etc. I believe we'll have at least one quality fullback starting next season.

In other news, Pirlo might not get his contract renewed. Apparently he does not want to accept a substantial wage-cut, and considering Galliani's words recently ("It's one thing declaring your love in words, and one thing doing it in facts"), I'd say things are not looking good for Andy P. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

Pity. I wanted Seedorf out, but Pirlo to stay. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Fingers crossed something works out between both parties!

As I said a few days ago when news about his injury broke and some were saying how we were going to be lost without him, I think he will head to Man City in the summer.

Loosing Pirlo would make things hard. Our midfield does not work properly without him, and playing everything on one card (Ganso), even if it is a prosperous card, can bring us in grave danger. Loosing Pirlo (and for free) would be a big step in the wrong direction, I hope Galliani knows that. There are not so many good midfielders out there to even try to do what Pirlo's been to our team.

As for Marchetti...I don't get it. We have 3 very good keepers. Marchetti in and Amelia out is pretty much irrelevant, considering that Abbiati is better then both.

This season.

Pirlo, Seedorf, Ringo, Ambro, Pippo, Nesta, and the list can grow long .. will all leave Milan between this summer and the next.

I believe it is a class gesture from Galliani to allow them to choose their respective fate, trying to pinch pennies from each of their respective sale is unethical, especially considering their accomplishments with Milan.

I am saddened by writing that ... But I 'think' am ready to accept it when the time comes around.

But it's painfull, isn't it?

Seedorf, Rino, Ambro, etc I can accept. Pirlo and Nesta? NO!

They still have a lot to offer this team, especially Pirlo who's not as old as the others. Letting him go now for an odd million when we've wasted so much in the past with needless renewals to players that did not give anything back is unacceptable imo.

Pirlo and Nesta need to be renewed imo. Ganso for me is still not a Pirlo replacement, he's the long awaited replacement to Kaka and the departing Seedorf. Pirlo is unique and cannot be replaced. We'de have to start playing in a completely different way, and while I do agree that at some point we will need to stop being so dependant on him, next season won't be the right time, especially considering all the changes the team will come under due to the revolving door of players that will be coming and going

All i want for summer is to secure Ibra!!!!!! have we forgotten he's on loan?

Loan with definite purchase. It's not really a loan, we bought him, but the sale will go through in the summer. Both sides don't have an option to back out.

how much to buy him outright?