[Fillipo Simone]

All January transfer talk here (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[X-Offender]

Can we buy a whole new team?

[han2503]

Can we buy a whole new team?

I'd settle for a whole new midfield. Our attackers and defenders are good. Especially one Caldara and Romagnoli start playing regularly next to each other.

But that midfield has always been our kryptonite. It's the most importabt area on the pitch and we've continually left it to crumble year after year

Maybe leo can dip into the January window to bring in a proper creative player but I'm not holding my breath

[X-Offender]

If only we could have signed Rabiot. It would have been a massive step forward.

[han2503]

If only we could have signed Rabiot. It would have been a massive step forward.

We'll see what happens. A lot of sources saying Leo is trying to convince him for next summer, which would be huge for us as h'd come in for free.

Not going to be easy as Juve and Barca also want him

[X-Offender]

We'll see what happens. A lot of sources saying Leo is trying to convince him for next summer, which would be huge for us as h'd come in for free.

Not going to be easy as Juve and Barca also want him

We needed solutions now, not next summer.

[X-Offender]

What happened to Fabregas? For a short term solution he'd have been great. He keeps warming the bench at Chelsea, especially now that they got Kovacic, too.

[CrazyMilanFan]

What happened to Fabregas? For a short term solution he'd have been great. He keeps warming the bench at Chelsea, especially now that they got Kovacic, too.

We think bayako is more creative and was needed from Chelsea

[Fillipo Simone]

I really think Bakayoko was a colossal miscalculation.

[X-Offender]

I really think Bakayoko was a colossal miscalculation.

He was signed as a sub for Kessie, but given how badly he performed against Napoli, I'd rather play Bertolacci instead.

Also, Rodriguez and his agent met with Leonardo and Maldini today, meeting that lasted two hours. There are rumors about a PSG offer of 30M.

Link

That would be a blessing. 30M for this dud? Yes please!

[Fillipo Simone]

But in a situation when we lack creative options wasn't it better we targeted more offensive or creative players rather then backup players? Anyway, I still think that Gattuso plans on using them both; I believe he has something like the old Ambro-Rino partnership in mid, Rino being Bakayoko and Ambro being Kessie. Not that any of them resemble but well...

I'd be all in for shipping off Rodriguez. For that kind of money we could buy a midfielder and a backup fullback. Or try and use both Calabria and Conti.

[X-Offender]

Looks like Rodriguez has declined PSG and Bayern offers and will stay with us. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

[Fillipo Simone]

Sadly.

[X-Offender]

Martial being mentioned on the various outlets. We tried to sign him in January, but ManU asked 40M, we offered 23M. We'll try in January as his contract ends in 2019 and he doesn't seem to be interested in renewing.

He would be a dream signing.

[Fillipo Simone]

Again, not what we need. But he could be a nice addition.

[X-Offender]

Again, not what we need. But he could be a nice addition.

Picky, aren't you? He's a world class talent.

[han2503]

Martial being mentioned on the various outlets. We tried to sign him in January, but ManU asked 40M, we offered 23M. We'll try in January as his contract ends in 2019 and he doesn't seem to be interested in renewing.

He would be a dream signing.

He'd be great.

But I think if Mourinho were to get sacked he;d want to stay there. So I wouldn't hold me breath

Again, not what we need. But he could be a nice addition.

Well, he can either player as a striker or on that LW. He'd be a great pick up if we can get him on the cheap, but it's a long shot

[Fillipo Simone]

He’s just a very expansive potential who had so far one good season. I don’t get why everyone is so worked up about him. What did Martial achieve so far?

[X-Offender]

He’s just a very expansive potential who had so far one good season. I don’t get why everyone is so worked up about him. What did Martial achieve so far?

He’s too young to have achieved anything yet. His selling point is his talent. Have you ever seen him play? The kid is great.

[CrazyMilanFan]

new rumours suggest that he will be singing extension with Man U

[X-Offender]

new rumours suggest that he will be singing extension with Man U

Depends if Mourinho stays or not.

[han2503]

Looking likely that Mourinho will barely last the season at this point, so Martial will probably stay

[Fillipo Simone]

He’s too young to have achieved anything yet. His selling point is his talent. Have you ever seen him play? The kid is great.

He has 22 years and is a potential. He has a miserable scoring record in ManUtd and is nowadays barely used despite the hefty price paid for him. He has speed and technique but lacks precision and intelligence. I think he's mostly overrated. Don't get me wrong, he'd still be a good option and an upgrade, but I think he's not what we need.

And yes, I've seen him play. Many times.

[X-Offender]

He has 22 years and is a potential. He has a miserable scoring record in ManUtd and is nowadays barely used despite the hefty price paid for him. He has speed and technique but lacks precision and intelligence. I think he's mostly overrated. Don't get me wrong, he'd still be a good option and an upgrade, but I think he's not what we need.

And yes, I've seen him play. Many times.

So, if Leonardo gave you the possibility, who would you buy as LFW for us?

[han2503]

So, if Leonardo gave you the possibility, who would you buy as LFW for us?

I think that depends a lot on whether we will be sticking with the 4-3-3 for the foreseeable future.

And honestly, I don't think we have much room to be picky here

Martial would be huge, but I'd have been more than happy with someone like Depay for example


But again, I'd concentrate on bringing in an LCM before a LW, especially if 4-3-3 is going to be our go to formation

[Forza Milan!]

Looks like B&G are in negotiations to buy S.S. Monza (that is, the other team from Milano). Maybe we can sell them Monto and a couple of others ...

[Fillipo Simone]

If this happens really I can see some old players and legends returning to B&G, from player roles to managerial posts. Could be interesting to watch.

[Forza Milan!]

If this happens really I can see some old players and legends returning to B&G, from player roles to managerial posts. Could be interesting to watch.

Agreed. Though I do not believe we are at risk for either Leo or Malidini. Or, for that matter, Gattuso (as long as he remains our coach).

[Fillipo Simone]

Agreed.

[X-Offender]

Agreed. Though I do not believe we are at risk for either Leo or Malidini. Or, for that matter, Gattuso (as long as he remains our coach).

Who would want to join Monza over Milan?

[Fillipo Simone]

Well...

[Forza Milan!]

Who would want to join Monza over Milan?

One can only hope ... Monto, Abate, ...

(BTW, looks like the deal may close by the end of the month, with the ambition of bringing the club to Serie A)

[X-Offender]

One can only hope ... Monto, Abate, ...

In other words, Milan rejects.

[Fillipo Simone]

Milan rejects and old faces. I wouldn't be surprised to see Pato (if there is nor grudge with Berlusca), Robinho and a few others taking some roles. It would really be fun IMO.

[X-Offender]

Continuous rumors about an interest in Fabregas for January. The player's contract expires in 2019.

Would be a great addition, the kind of midfielder we've been missing.

Another player whose contract expires in 2019 is Rabbiot.

[Fillipo Simone]

That's Rabiot. And yes, we've been linked with him as well. Hopefully Leo can help in this case.

[han2503]

Continuous rumors about an interest in Fabregas for January. The player's contract expires in 2019.

Would be a great addition, the kind of midfielder we've been missing.

Another player whose contract expires in 2019 is Rabbiot.

What's happening with Cesc these days anyway?

He rarely ever plays at Chelsea, has been left out of the Spanish team for a while now as well. If we do go for him, we need to be cautious about what we offer him

We can't have a situation where he's earning huge wages and on a long contract if he's not able to contribute due to decline

That's Rabiot. And yes, we've been linked with him as well. Hopefully Leo can help in this case.

Rabiot will be very difficult. Juve and Barca want him so we would need to off him something really great to get ahead of those clubs

[Fillipo Simone]

Seems like Gazidis to Milan is a done deal

[CrazyMilanFan]

Hard to say what impact this would have. Certainly the role of leo and maldini will get limited amd our current ceo/president was not very actively involved in day to day management

[han2503]

Seems like Gazidis to Milan is a done deal

Yep, confirmed by Arsenal

Hard to say what impact this would have. Certainly the role of leo and maldini will get limited amd our current ceo/president was not very actively involved in day to day management

Well that's because Galliani monopolised all 3 roles and meshed them up so he could control everything. Which is why things got so badly mismanaged

The CEO's role has nothing to do with the transfer market in terms or player selection. That's why we have a Sporting Director now. Galliani used to carry out both roles in the past.

Gazidis will still have input in terms of how the budget is spent and how much that will be but he won't run the transfer market as that is not part of the CEO's job description

[han2503]

Lot's of talk about Zlatan coming on loan in January in a deal similar t what we did with Beckham back in the day. What do you think?

I personally think it would be a genius move, and hopefully pushes Rino away from the 4-3-3

Some talk about Fabregas and Lucas Paqueta as well.

The general consensus from the media is that we'll sign 3 players in the winter.

[X-Offender]

I think the priority should be Barella. This kid will become great, we can't let the possibility slip our hands.

Fabregas would be great, obviously, and hell yeah, I'd accept Ibra with arms wide open.

[han2503]

I think the priority should be Barella. This kid will become great, we can't let the possibility slip our hands.

Fabregas would be great, obviously, and hell yeah, I'd accept Ibra with arms wide open.

Saw him mentioned. But I can't see us signing him in January. I agree that he'd be a massive get and one we shouldn't let slip by. He reminds me so much of Verratti in his style. I really hope Leo goes for him

Cesc and Ibra would add much needed experience and creativity into this team. We'd make a step up in quality with just those 2

Also, what's your opinion on Ramsey? He's being mentioned as a possible free signing next summer, especially with the Gazidis link now. The problem is that he'll want massive wages not to mention big agent fees.

But he'd be a tremendous signings. He'd be the perfect fit instead of Bonaventura in our midfield imo

[X-Offender]

Saw him mentioned. But I can't see us signing him in January. I agree that he'd be a massive get and one we shouldn't let slip by. He reminds me so much of Verratti in his style. I really hope Leo goes for him

Cesc and Ibra would add much needed experience and creativity into this team. We'd make a step up in quality with just those 2

Also, what's your opinion on Ramsey? He's being mentioned as a possible free signing next summer, especially with the Gazidis link now. The problem is that he'll want massive wages not to mention big agent fees.

But he'd be a tremendous signings. He'd be the perfect fit instead of Bonaventura in our midfield imo

Ramsey would be a good addition, no doubt. But I would also look for a LFW.

[han2503]

Ramsey would be a good addition, no doubt. But I would also look for a LFW.

But if we get Ibra, do you think that would be necessary?

It think if we go that way, Rino could explore different options to the 4-3-3

[X-Offender]

But if we get Ibra, do you think that would be necessary?

It think if we go that way, Rino could explore different options to the 4-3-3

If we get Ibra then it definitely will be 4-2-4 with him and Higuain up front.

But if we don't, then I think a wide left forward is necessary. I just think Hakan is being wasted so wide.

[X-Offender]

Looks like a done deal for Paquetà in January. 35M + bonuses.

Is this guy any good? Cos for that money we could have signed Barella. Also, he’s a trequartsita, and we already have Hakan.

[han2503]

Looks like a done deal for Paquetà in January. 35M + bonuses.

Is this guy any good? Cos for that money we could have signed Barella. Also, he’s a trequartsita, and we already have Hakan.

I read he mainly plays as a side midfielder and he's one of the highest rated players in the Brazilian league atm

We'll see. PSG and Barca were also following him closely as well apparently

[han2503]

Now @DiMarzio confirms Lucas Paqueta to Milan is a done deal for around €35m + bonuses.

Paqueta had a €50M release clause in his contract but Leonardo exploited the excellent relationship with Flamengo and the player's agent to negotiate the price down. PSG was very far in the negotiations for the player but were beaten by Milan in the end. [@DiMarzio]

It's basically confirmed

And I think the idea for him is to take Bona's place in the near future

[X-Offender]

And I think the idea for him is to take Bona's place in the near future

Good.

[han2503]

I found a couple of resources for anyone who wants to go over them about him

https://soundcloud.com/world-football-index...ta-scout-report

http://www.squawka.com/en/news/who-is-luca...58ivpOWvsLyy.97

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kooNKyCR35c

For now I'll choose to trust that Leo wouldn't throw 35m at anyone, he must have followed him enough to think he's worth that kind of money

I think this is an encouraging sign, not only for this season but our near future, which is in very good hands.

The Ibra links also seem to be persisting, let's see what happens there. He'd be such an instant boost to the team. We'd still need one other right footed winger this January in order to be covered though, so let's see what Lo can do in that regard as well

[CrazyMilanFan]

35 m although is a lot but lets hope he is good and fits into the team well

[X-Offender]

Saw some images on YouTube. Not sure what to make of him yet. I'm usually reserved when it comes to players who overuse tricks and dribbles, especially from the Brazilian league.

We'll have to wait and see. Everyone speaks greatly about him, and I trust Leo. Also, position-wise, he seems like the perfect Bona replacement.

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[han2503]

Saw some images on YouTube. Not sure what to make of him yet. I'm usually reserved when it comes to players who overuse tricks and dribbles, especially from the Brazilian league.

We'll have to wait and see. Everyone speaks greatly about him, and I trust Leo. Also, position-wise, he seems like the perfect Bona replacement.

Well, he won't walk into the team that's for sure. Bona has been doing well this season compared to last. He'll need to work hard to take away that spot from Bona.

And I agree about the tricks and flicks, those will have to go away as soon as he starts playing in Italy and he'll learn that quickly

[Fillipo Simone]

We'll see.

[William405]

We'll see.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/king.gif)

[CrazyMilanFan]

a lot about Barella being a Milan derby next transfer window

[X-Offender]

a lot about Barella being a Milan derby next transfer window

Please yes!

[X-Offender]

What do you guys think of Leandro Paredes? He's being linked with us recently for January.

I like him a lot, would be a perfect replacement for Biglia. Although I'm still hoping for Barella.

Anyway, it's a good thing we're finally paying attention to the midfield.

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[William405]

What do you guys think of Leandro Paredes? He's being linked with us recently for January.

I like him a lot, would be a perfect replacement for Biglia. Although I'm still hoping for Barella.

Anyway, it's a good thing we're finally paying attention to the midfield.

I never watched him play. Though, he does seem like an upgrade. What type of player is he?

I still think we would need a big name in midfield. But, him and Paqueta would be very very positive moves for our midfield. Also, I read that Bakayoko will be sent back to Chelsea as soon as possible. Good news too.

[han2503]

What do you guys think of Leandro Paredes? He's being linked with us recently for January.

I like him a lot, would be a perfect replacement for Biglia. Although I'm still hoping for Barella.

Anyway, it's a good thing we're finally paying attention to the midfield.

Problem is that Biglia right now is crucial to our defensive game, his positioning and ball winning ability are irreplaceable to us atm. His passing sometimes does leave a bit to be desired as we know he has the ability to dictate and keep the ball moving as this was his main role at Lazio. So far he hasn't really lived up to those performances, but he's showing a lot of improvement in recent games

Paredes is a good player no doubt, and he'd be a nice addition to have, but I can't see him taking Biglia's place, maybe if we played with a double pivot he'd be a great shoe-in for the first 11 but for now, I don't think he'd take that position from Biglia as he doesn't offer the same defensive solidity as Biglia does imo

As for Barella, the longer it goes on, the higher his price tag will be. And I don't see him as a traditional regista, he's much more versatile, imo, he's like a Verratti in that regard, aggressive, quick, very good with short quick passes, has a good shot etc. He'd be a dream signing, but there's a lot of competition with 50m being the quoted price...

In my mind, he'd take over the position from Bona or Kessie on either side of Biglia, not be a replacement for him

[X-Offender]

Problem is that Biglia right now is crucial to our defensive game, his positioning and ball winning ability are irreplaceable to us atm.

I'll stop you right there.

Irreplaceable? I think you overrate Biglia a lot. Sure, tactically he's a smart player, but he is far from being irreplaceable. In modern football you can't just be good at something and hope to be a crucial asset. It's why there are no one-dimensional players like Gattuso and Inzaghi anymore.

A holding midfielder has to be good not only at holding his position and keeping the midfield tight, but also to dictate play, to play smart balls, to makes assists and goals etc. Biglia contributes very little when we have the ball. He's very limited in that aspect, and that makes him very replaceable in my eyes.

[X-Offender]

As for Barella, he can play any position in midfield. Since we have (apparently) signed Paqueta and I expect Gattuso to play him as LCM, an eventual signing of Barella would make much more sense having him in the holding mid role. The fact we're also after Paredes makes me think that we want to find a Biglia replacement for next season.

[han2503]

I'll stop you right there.

Irreplaceable? I think you overrate Biglia a lot. Sure, tactically he's a smart player, but he is far from being irreplaceable. In modern football you can't just be good at something and hope to be a crucial asset. It's why there are no one-dimensional players like Gattuso and Inzaghi anymore.

A holding midfielder has to be good not only at holding his position and keeping the midfield tight, but also to dictate play, to play smart balls, to makes assists and goals etc. Biglia contributes very little when we have the ball. He's very limited in that aspect, and that makes him very replaceable in my eyes.

Woah, I think you misunderstood me there. I'm not saying Biglia is irreplaceable because he's an elite player who cannot be replaced by an outside source. But right now in this squad he is and that is something that is common knowledge for every Milan fan. And if Paredes is our target Biglia would still be irreplaceable as I don't think Paredes is good enough to be the jump in quality we need.

Don't get me wrong, he's good, but he's not as positionally good as Biglia and with Kessie's undisciplined style you absolutely need someone who is capable of sitting and positioning himself to be a cover for the defence. I actually said that his passing game is not up to par, but his replacement has to be someone who's good in the defensive phase as well as a very good passer and I don't think Paredes ticks both those boxes

As for Barella, he can play any position in midfield. Since we have (apparently) signed Paqueta and I expect Gattuso to play him as LCM, an eventual signing of Barella would make much more sense having him in the holding mid role. The fact we're also after Paredes makes me think that we want to find a Biglia replacement for next season.

True, but you have to look at the kind of midfield we're building

Paqueta--Barella--Kessie looks good on paper but it certainly has weaknesses, especially defensive ones.

We'll have to see what Paqueta is like, but he strikes me as a more attack minded mid, so we'd have to see how all these elements could fit in there. For me Kessie has to be more disciplined in his positioning for us to have someone like Barella and Paqueta playing next to him.

[William405]

https://www.football-italia.net/130235/ibra...nger-milan-deal

I like the idea of him retiring with us. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

He would be a great assest just with his leadership and mentality, forget about everything else. He is not asking a lot for the salary too.

[Forza Milan!]

Scary!

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[CrazyMilanFan]

I don't get why this wenger thing is suddenly being reported. Although everone is quoting the particular French paper

[X-Offender]

It's probably just BS.

Here's an interesting question. If you could choose only one between Fabregas, Paredes e Barella in January, who would you go for?

[maldini03]

For me I would want Barella the guy is amazing but I think that we need a player like Paredes more

[han2503]

It's probably just BS.

Here's an interesting question. If you could choose only one between Fabregas, Paredes e Barella in January, who would you go for?

Barella, he's for now and the future

I love Cesc, I've been a huge fan since his Arsenal days, but if it's a choice of him or Barella than it's a no brainer at this point

I'm very indifferent about Paredes tbh, I thik he's a good player but not someone that will give us a huge boost imo

[Rossoneri7]

Current Milan president spoke of Galliani stating "“Galliani is a real Rossoneri fan and a great expert of football. If he speaks then I listen to him."

So I guess he is clueless yeah? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

[han2503]

Current Milan president spoke of Galliani stating "“Galliani is a real Rossoneri fan and a great expert of football. If he speaks then I listen to him."

So I guess he is clueless yeah? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

That's one man's opinion. Doesn't actually make it correct. Galliani was a genius of football... a decade ago, now he's just one huge bad decision

[X-Offender]

Didn't know Scaroni's opinion was absolute fact. Good to know.

[X-Offender]

Seems like we are very close to reaching an agreement with Chelsea for Fabregas in January.

32 years old in May, bench player at Chelsea for the past year and a half, but still this would be a very exciting signing. I've wanted Fabregas since his days at Arsenal, and I think he's still got it to be an important player for us. With him and Paqueta our midfield would improve immensely.

[han2503]

Seems like we are very close to reaching an agreement with Chelsea for Fabregas in January.

32 years old in May, bench player at Chelsea for the past year and a half, but still this would be a very exciting signing. I've wanted Fabregas since his days at Arsenal, and I think he's still got it to be an important player for us. With him and Paqueta our midfield would improve immensely.

Where did you read that we were close x-off? I know we've been linked but nothing I've read has said that we're close.

Wuld be a huge signing if true though

[X-Offender]

Where did you read that we were close x-off? I know we've been linked but nothing I've read has said that we're close.

Wuld be a huge signing if true though

Mediaset a few days ago, reporting rumors from the English tabloids. Chelsea want 12m though, so we have to negotiate that.

I’m sure we’ll sign him. As I’m sure Ibra will come as well. There are no reasons for it not to happen.

[Rossoneri7]

That's one man's opinion. Doesn't actually make it correct. Galliani was a genius of football... a decade ago, now he's just one huge bad decision

Not any ordinary man han, that's the #1 man at Milan, it's president.

[han2503]

Mediaset a few days ago, reporting rumors from the English tabloids. Chelsea want 12m though, so we have to negotiate that.

I’m sure we’ll sign him. As I’m sure Ibra will come as well. There are no reasons for it not to happen.

Let's hope so. They'd be a huge boost, and not just in the footballing sense. And with many of the players returning from injury after the new year this could be what cements our position in the top 4 of the table

[William405]

Let's get hyped up!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAKyG6U4CrE

[Fillipo Simone]

In the end, neither Ibra nor Cesc will come. We'll stick with Mauri and Higuain as AM.

[X-Offender]

In the end, neither Ibra nor Cesc will come. We'll stick with Mauri and Higuain as AM.

Ibra won't come, that's decided. Fabregas is very likely.

[William405]

Ibra won't come, that's decided. Fabregas is very likely.

Yes? Just like Ibra was very likely? XD

[X-Offender]

Yes? Just like Ibra was very likely? XD

Believe what you please.

[Fillipo Simone]

Believe what you please.

Well you were the one who stated tha Ibra to Milan has no reason not to happen. So we should go easy...”

[X-Offender]

Well you were the one who stated tha Ibra to Milan has no reason not to happen. So we should go easy...”

I didn't say he was 100% coming. Just like most likely doesn't mean for sure. But if you read what the press writes every day, and I do, then Fabregas is our most realistic target at the moment.

[Fillipo Simone]

Perhaps, but does are just speculations. Ibra was also realistic at a certain time.

[CHU-LIP]

Milan are loaning Muriel?

I hope that means Milan go by a two forward system, having Higuaín play alongside Muriel or Cutrone (rotating, or one as sub for the other, whatever works best).

This 4-3-3 has got no chance to succeed. Having only Cutrone and Higuaín as real striker options, and only wingers that are better options for more of a midfield role, is simply a hopeless case. Having the most creative player as the right wing forward, who barely knows how to finish, and a high profile striker playing on an island. It looks so inspiration less.

[X-Offender]

Milan are loaning Muriel?

I hope that means Milan go by a two forward system, having Higuaín play alongside Muriel or Cutrone (rotating, or one as sub for the other, whatever works best).

This 4-3-3 has got no chance to succeed. Having only Cutrone and Higuaín as real striker options, and only wingers that are better options for more of a midfield role, is simply a hopeless case. Having the most creative player as the right wing forward, who barely knows how to finish, and a high profile striker playing on an island. It looks so inspiration less.

I disagree. I think 4-3-3 is the best solution for this team, but for it to work we need a right-footed left winger with more scoring qualities than creative ones like Suso. Hakan not only has been disappointing, but he's not even a winger to begin with.

[CHU-LIP]

I disagree. I think 4-3-3 is the best solution for this team, but for it to work we need a right-footed left winger with more scoring qualities than creative ones like Suso. Hakan not only has been disappointing, but he's not even a winger to begin with.

How many good fits do Milan currently got for the wide forward positions then? Milan needs to buy for sure two quality wide forwards for it to work. Otherwise, I think Milan is better off playing with two real forwards.

Despite Castellijo his good goal, and Suso his well dribbling and making things happen, they are not what you need as wide forwards. Having then Higuaín as only real goalscorer. It is no wonder Milan rarely scores a goal.

Like you say, Hakan is not even a winger to begin with. Milan plays with wingers (or wide forwards) who are much better fit as a midfielder. With this current squad, I would not opt for 4-3-3 as there's a lack of real quality wingers. Or yes, exactly what you say: a goalscoring winger, instead of a creative Suso. Put more and real creativity and playmaking in the midfield, and have got more goalscoring powers on the wings, and then I can agree 4-3-3 makes for a good formation. Seems you wish for the same, but right now with the current squad it does not make 4-3-3 a good formation in my opinion. I much rather see both Cutrone and Higuaín on the pitch than only Higuaín with another midfielder put as winger.

[X-Offender]

Suso plays best in the 4-3-3. It's his ideal formation. Unlike Hakan, he's not a midfielder. A 4-3-3 doesn't necessarily require two goal-scoring wingers. Rather, having a goal-scoring winger and a dribbler/assistman is more balanced and would work much better.

But if you wanna play Suso, a left winger, and two forwards, we're basically playing 4-2-4. Not only it's unbalanced, but where would Paqueta fit?

With the big hope of signing Fabregas, my wish would be to sign a LFW in January, and play like this:

Donnarumma
Conti - Musacchio - Romagnoli - Rodriguez
Kessie - Fabregas - Paqueta
Suso - Higuain - LFW

Btw, apparently we had reached an agreement with Sevilla for Muriel on loan, but he chose Fiorentina over us. And I'm kinda glad. I don't think Muriel is the solution for us right now. We need someone good.

[Rossoneri7]

Paolo Maldini concurred it, unless Milan finishes in CL place, Milan won't be able to make signings. That includes Higuin and Bakayoko.

Further, Milan will have to sell before they buy.

Any movement in this winter shall be a loan.

[Fillipo Simone]

We dodged a bullet with Muriel, but I doubt there are better players available on loan. I here Fenerbahce also want Fabregas and are negotiating with Chelsea.

[X-Offender]

We dodged a bullet with Muriel but we might get hit by a canon ball. Rumors about us being interested in Gabbiadini.

What is wrong with these people? Do we want another Borini? I would much prefer staying as we are than signing someone as rubbish as Gabbiadini, we has scored only one goal for Southampton and hasn't started a game since 5 December. In other words, after a Sunderland reject, now a Southampton reject. FFS Leo!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

[X-Offender]

Well, Fabregas is off to Monaco apparently, so I guess we can consider this mercato (which hasn't even started yet) an utter failure.

Perhaps we were better off with Mirabelli...

[CrazyMilanFan]

Well, Fabregas is off to Monaco apparently, so I guess we can consider this mercato (which hasn't even started yet) an utter failure.

Perhaps we were better off with Mirabelli...

Monaco are 19th currently in the league.. i beelive this is due to us trying to sign him for free only (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

[X-Offender]

Monaco are 19th currently in the league.. i beelive this is due to us trying to sign him for free only (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

I think he's going there for free since he rescinded with Chelsea.

Honestly, if he's going there only because he's friend Henry is manager, then maybe we're better off without him. I mean, who in their right frame of mind would choose Monaco over Milan? Good luck playing in Ligue 2 next year, chump.

Although, what I last read was that our agreement with Fabregas was that, if by the end of January he had not found a club and we had not found a midfielder, then we'd sign him. Which makes even less sense.

[X-Offender]

Anyway, latest names we're being linked with:

Stefano Sensi (CM, Sassuolo). The guy seems like a good player, plus he's young. But Sassuolo won't let him go for less than 25M

Carrasco (LFW, DL Yifang). We all know him. Really good and proven player, would be a welcome addition.

[Fillipo Simone]

We don't need a young midfielder, we need an experienced creator.

And well... I told you so regarding Fabregas. It was all very foreseeable.

[Rossoneri7]

So no buying only loans. Any buying will depend on CL qualification at the end of the season or if Milan sells a player another may be brought in.

If Milan fails to qualify, players will be sold; not to be replaced by another, but to cover the losses.


Let's not forget post FFP Milan is not 'that attractive' club we all fell in love with. Those days are gone. Even a wealthy benefactor can not restore the issue Milan faces. The issue is simple, low revenue coupled with high costs render losses. What Milan needs more than anything is a stadium that enhances it's income and qualify for CL. That should enhance the value of the club and allow it more space to operate, because as of now the club is operating in the red.

[Fillipo Simone]

That's a grim perspective, especially since I'm almost certain that we won't make it to the CL.