[kurtsimonw]

I think it's probably goal just trying to make drama. There's needs to be some sort of rotation in the DM positions to keep them all happy, playing and fresh.

[Bluesummers]

According to Telelombardia, Milan forward Klaas-Jan Huntelaar was spotted at the Rossoneri’s headquarters in Via Turati on Monday, where he held talks with chief executive Adriano Galliani.

The €15 million summer signing from Real Madrid has failed to make an impact at the San Siro, and speculation is rife in Italy that Milan could try and offload the 26-year-old during the January transfer window.

And it is suggested that these whispers have prompted Huntelaar to enquire directly about his future at the club.

The Dutch predator has only mustered eight appearances this season and has yet to open his account for the Diavoli.

The ex-Ajax man has been linked with a move to the Premier League in recent weeks, with London outfit Tottenham Hotspur allegedly in pole position to secure his services.

Vince Masiello, Goal.com

Bayern Munich striker Luca Toni is set for an imminent return to Serie A in January as Milan, Roma and Napoli queue up for his services.

According to Il Corriere Dello Sport, the hitman is on the verge of turning his back on the Bundesliga club after falling out with coach Louis van Gaal. Toni skipped training on Wednesday and it appears he has been left out of the squad by his coach.

The squabble relates to an interview Toni gave Rai television where he claimed his relationship with van Gaal was strained beyond the point of repair.

Speculation of an imminent move has been rife, both in Germany and Italy. A number of reports have claimed that Toni is desperate to return to the peninsula. Roma are said to be interested in him, but there is a problem over the striker's €3million per season wage demands.

Napoli chief Aurelio De Laurentiis has hinted that he is keen on Toni, while Milan would have to cash in on Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, if they are to make a move for the veteran hitman.

There is also some Spanish interest. Villarreal and Valencia are both rumoured to be after the Italian.

Salvatore Landolina, Goal.com

[Jack Sparrow]

Merged them for you Blue. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Don't thank me...all in a day's work! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


So KJH wants a meeting with Galliani...and so does Rino. Hee hee...if things weren't going so well, I'd be pissed.

[Bluesummers]

Merged them for you Blue. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Don't thank me...all in a day's work! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


So KJH wants a meeting with Galliani...and so does Rino. Hee hee...if things weren't going so well, I'd be pissed.

gracias senior! But I wouldn't call it all in a days work. You mean to say all in a months work (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) because you only get off your lazy pirate bum once a month. Han is mr. organized (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)


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me as well. I personally want huntelaar to be given time. I know inzaghi is getting the subs but hes 37, enough is enough. We should be giving those 20-30 minutes to a striker that we can use!


Also on Rino, I think he should play. We can't keep fielding the same line up every game for the rest of the year, its gonna come back and haunt us.

This post has been edited by Bluesummers: Nov 27 2009, 10:45 AM

[ganney]

Didier Drogba: I Dreamt Of Milan, But I’m Happy At Chelsea
The Ivorian hitman has explained his childhood passion for the Rossoneri, but insists he remains committed to the Blues...

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has spoken to Italian daily La Gazzetta dello Sport of his special relationship with the city of Milan and how he fantasised in his younger years about joining the Rossoneri before finding his El Dorado at Chelsea.

“I like the city of Milan very much,” he said.

“I have many friends there and, along with Madrid, Paris and Marseille, it’s one of the places where I can relax.

“Every player dreams of big teams. And ever since I was a child in France, I loved Milan. It was a fan passion.

“But in life dreams and reality don’t always coincide. Serie A would have been a good league for me, but the truth is I am really happy at Chelsea.”

But former Milan boss Carlo Ancelotti did bring a piece of the city of the Madunnina to London when he joined the Blues over the summer.

“He has an excellent personality and great experience,” the 31-year-old said of ‘Carletto’.

“He knows how to achieve success. He is an ambitious coach and has immediately passed his qualities on to us.

“He has quickly won over the dressing room. He is always up for a joke, in training too. But he is very determined during the matches.

“He is refining what was already working and that's a sign of greatness.”

Vince Masiello, Goal.com

didier didier, why didn't you come out with this while the transfer heat was on..........

guess the is some kinda 'declare your love for milan week'

[Tennie]

Actually, the rino stuff is accurate. I have today's print gazzetta and will translate when i get home; at paris airport now.

i don't like the way the senior players are being treated by the club. First Maldini, then Pippo, now Rino too ;(

[Dracoris]

I agree with ya Blue, I think the 20-30 mins should be given to the guy with something to prove, not the guy who has everything.

[Bluesummers]

So some targets for the January window we should look at are:

Drenthe 6 million

Gago 6 million

VDV 8 million



Very cheap and Madrid will not hesitate to sell them.

AC Milan Vice-President Adriano Galliani Has Constructive Meeting With Gennaro Gattuso - Report

Having been with AC Milan since 1999, Gennaro Gattuso has recently threatened to quit the club due to a lack of playing time under Leonardo.

His unhappiness with the situation has led to Rossoneri vice-president Adriano Galliani scheduling a meeting with the combative midfielder, and it appears that everything went well.

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that there was a cordial and constructive meeting between Gattuso and Galliani on Friday night as the player looked for clarification on his future.

Both parties agreed that no action should be taken until the 31-year-old has fully recovered from his injury, and Leonardo has had further opportunities to pick him in the first team.

As a result, the chances of Gattuso leaving the club in the winter transfer window, either on loan or permanently, appear to be slim. However, another meeting has reportedly been scheduled for January to determine whether a new course of action is necessary.

Gattuso has indicated that he is willing to stay with the Rossoneri, but is equally anxious for regular football in order to secure a place in Italy's World Cup squad.

goal

[LaPalma]

What makes you think that Madrid is willing to sell those players for so little money? IMo they could easily get 15 million for VDV for example.

[han2503]

What makes you think that Madrid is willing to sell those players for so little money? IMo they could easily get 15 million for VDV for example.

I don't think they want to sell Drenthe or Gago but they're desperate to offload VdV imo. I think at this point they'll take whatever they can and run with it.

They have too much players in their squad, especially in attack

[ganney]

I don't think they want to sell Drenthe or Gago but they're desperate to offload VdV imo. I think at this point they'll take whatever they can and run with it.

They have too much players in their squad, especially in attack

nobody's gonna buy vdv for 15m especially in the winter transfer

[han2503]

nobody's gonna buy vdv for 15m especially in the winter transfer

He's a quality player and 15m at any point in time is a bargain. I don't think he has played in any of Real's CL matches so he's not cup tied, which is another huge plus.

If Real still want to sell him, which I'm sure they do. Then we should pounce he's a class player, and we shouldn't miss the opportunity

[Dracoris]

I'm not entirely sure VDV wants to play in Italy, but if we can get him to come here, that would be a huge boost for this team.

[ganney]

at this point i wouldn't spend a penny on another real madrid reject, i'd rather give more playing time to Di Gennaro, the new adiyiah + monsieur beckham's also not cup-tied

[ganney]

Cristian Ledesma Decides To Rescind Lazio Contract - Report
The midfielder has had enough and will turn his back on the club...

Lazio midfielder Cristian Ledesma has decided to sever all ties with the club and start procedures to rescind his contract.

After a long squabble, which dates back to a summer contract extension dispute between club and player, he no longer wants to ply his trade there.

Ledesma had only recently been allowed back into the squad after being frozen out under president Claudio Lotito's orders. After being reintegrated, the premier asked Ledesma to apologise to the club.

That request has not gone down well and the situation has deteriorated once again. La Repubblica claims a request has been filed to the football league for the rescission, and Ledesma's agent has confirmed a course of action has been taken.

Vincenzo D'Ippolito has now revealed the player has applied to the Lega Calcio's Arbitration panel to ask for a rescission.

"Ledesma was ready to come back into the squad without signing any renewal, but when Lotito asked for an apology, the player decided to appeal. He has done it in relation to his professional and personal dignity," the agent told Ansa.it.

"He wanted to be inserted back into the squad, but not in the jumpy way in which it has happened like over the past few months where he didn't even have a rapport with the coach."

Salvatore Landolina, Goal.com

now, him i'd sign.. especially if he indeed rescinds his contract, we could pounce for free