[X-Offender]

I would love for Handanovic to be our keeper, IMO he's the most underrated keeper in the world.

Of course you'd love him, he's Slovenian. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

[il_diavolo_mtl]

Of course you'd love him, he's Slovenian. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

I'll admit to being, if only just a little, bias (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

[han2503]

Is Şahin a DM? I thought he was more of an Aquilani type of player.

Yeah, he's a creative CM, but I can't see us spending that kind of money for a central mid, and I can't see Real selling him tbh

I was doing the whole deep-lying play maker but on second thought maybe a Van Bommel type player there could be a more solid option. I just think the whole Gattuso-Pirlo thing Ancelotti ployed during his years was such a genius idea. But Allegri works differently anyways...

It was genius. Someone asked in another thread if it was Carlo that created the diamond midfield, and I do believe that Galliani once said something along the lines of how Carlo was so innovative due to the way he plays the midfield, which strictly speaking, consisted of 3 #10s and Gattuso, who's only job was to break up play, recover the ball and give it back to Pirlo.

I think that midfield worked like magic, a well oiled machine. We played some of the best football in Europe along with Barca at the time, as well as being defensively very solid.

That being said, I can't see that happening these days. We simply need a player who lies deep and protects our defence. VB does it amazingly well, and I do hope that he along with Nesta can be convinced to sign on for another season, because now that DDR is no longer even a possibility, I don't know of any other anchor DM who can do the job as well as VB and come at a reasonable price.

[X-Offender]

We need a replacement for Van Bommel, whether he's staying or not. Ambro must be let go. Maybe Strasser?

[han2503]

We need a replacement for Van Bommel, whether he's staying or not. Ambro must be let go. Maybe Strasser?

I don't feel that Strasser is at a level where he can be second choice for us. Having said that I know he's less likely to f*** up than Ambro, but still

Yes, a quality DM is needed this summer, maybe even someone who'll be a sure starter with VB being the backup.

But yes, Ambro simply has to be let go, along with all the others who are sucking out another 4m salary out of the club while not doing anything. The wage lists that were published really baffled me, we've got Seedorf, Rino and Ambro all earning in excess of 4m for a season doing nothin but taking up space on the injury list or messing up on the pitch. And then we have Nesta who last season was one of the most crucial factors in our title success and he barely earns half of what they do.

At least players like Pippo, Zambro, etc don't earn sky high wages and it's easier to accept them on the roster given the constant complaints about Galliani in regards to money, taxes, yada, yada

[il_diavolo_mtl]

We need a replacement for Van Bommel, whether he's staying or not. Ambro must be let go. Maybe Strasser?

I honestly think that strasser has what it takes to be our CDM. That being said, being as how young he is and how litte he's played in Serie A, i would really prefer MVB to stay on one more year even though he wants a PSV return. I can see us signing a veteran like Palombo (if inter don't make his signing permanent) if MVB leaves, but i sincerely think Allegri has enough faith in Strasser to make him the long term solution.

That being said, i'd love for us to get someone like Strootman, Veloso, M'Villa, Moussa Sissoko, Capoue, Banega, Tiote, Poli...

[X-Offender]

What about Keita? Presumably we've reached an agreement with him. Can he play as DM?

[CrazyMilanFan]

What about Keita? Presumably we've reached an agreement with him. Can he play as DM?

i am not sure if he is a DM like van bommel..

BTW what are the options for LB.. there are not many quality fullbacks around rite now nd it sems there is no one from the outh team as well who can even be considered back up

[Fillipo Simone]

Backup? Maybe, but the guy didn't play...at all, so no real assessment can be made.

[il_diavolo_mtl]

What about Keita? Presumably we've reached an agreement with him. Can he play as DM?

He's, IMO alot like Muntari skill-wise, without the brainfarts. He is a similar type midfielder that passes well has good power and a solid tackler. That being said, he's a much more disciplined professional. Both are very devout muslims as well.

[Fillipo Simone]

Hmh...why is DDR crossed off the possible signings list? Has he extended with Roma or?

[TriniKing_CE]

Hmh...why is DDR crossed off the possible signings list? Has he extended with Roma or?

Correct

[acid911]

Hmh...why is DDR crossed off the possible signings list? Has he extended with Roma or?

Yes he agreed terms with the club. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sleep.gif) Should tie him up there for quite a while.

[il_diavolo_mtl]

Riccardo Montolivo’s contract with Fiorentina expires in June, but he denies having a deal with Milan. “I don’t know what my future will be.”

The midfielder refused an extension and will therefore be a free agent in the summer, but while he was heavily linked with Inter, Juventus, Bayern Munich and Roma, the general belief is that he’ll end up with the Rossoneri.

“At the end of the season I will very likely leave Florence, albeit with great disappointment,” Montolivo told children ‘interviewing’ him on a visit to a paediatric hospital.

“There has not been any offer from Milan, so I don’t know what my future will be.”

The children also asked whether money or passion was the deciding factor in his career.

“Money is important in life, but without the passion you have within you right from childhood, it would all be over.

“You must never give in and always believe in your dreams. I dreamed of Serie A and I did it.”

[X-Offender]

Montolivo was the worst on the field last night again Napoli. Sometimes I wonder if it's worth it signing him. Never liked the guy.