New rumours regarding Taremi. I really hope it works out. The guy is 31, yes, but his stats in the last few years have been impressive. Tall, strong physically, good technique. We need someone like him to rotate with Giroud.

Hopefully nothing happens with Ekitike as I don't really like him.

I'd personally want to keep Krunic. But to have him rotate with Reijnders. NOT as a number 6! That was never his position. We're finally playing 3 in midfield, which should suit him but we're still using him incorrectly.

I think he's much better than Pobega as the 4th choice midfielder. But Pioli's obsession with him will mean him starting every game in that DM role, which is a high blood pressure danger for all of us. So far he's done decently. But the real test comes against Inter's midfield. And I am seriously worried about that game.


Hmm. Unless it's at a really good price, I don't want him. Last year of his contract and wrong side of 30. Should not go over the reported 15m we offered. I'd rather give the time to Colombo and Okafor if it came down to it.





Matteo Moretto: Sheffield United aprieta por Divock Origi.

Matteo Moretto has not missed all summer. So pls god, let this be true. And it better not be a loan. Get his wages off the books and make a profit off of him

I know Krunic does not get much love on here, and it's understandable how frustrating he can get.

But he has seriously proven to be one to break the lines in midfield. Someone who does not shy from going into challenges.

Apparently he has eyes eyes on the side of his head also, as his passing in tight spaces relieves a lot of pressure.

He is also good at breaking out from the back to initiate attacks.

Yes he is not top quality, but an excellent utility player. Selling him now is a worry, as who on the bench is able to give Milan the equilibrium Krunic gives?

Yes I doubt there is love for this player, but at least give credit where it is due.

It's not about liking or disliking him. And I have grown to appreciate what he does a lot more than I did say 2 years ago.

But he is not a 6. And playing him as such is imo a risk. Maybe it won't hurt us against teams like Bologna and Toro. But I worry a lot about how he'll cope in the CL and against Inter/Napoli/Juve/etc.


Krunic would be a great sub/alternative to RLC imo. But he shouldn't be relied on to be our defensive mid/regista.

Honestly I'd rather have Krunic as DM than CM. To be a CM you gotta have those box-to-box skills that guys like Reijnders, Loftus, Tonali, Barella etc. have. Krunic is too slow and not dynamic enough for that role. At least as DM he's got his defensive duties, which he is pretty decent at all, and that's it. He acts like a screen in front of the defence, limiting damage as much as possible. Obviously in this day and age you need players like Bennacer in that role, but for the time being we'll have to make due with good old Rade.

Hot hours for Taremi. We've increased our offer to approx 20M. Waiting for Porto's answer between tonight and tomorrow.

Pavard to Inter and Lukaku to Roma done.

They're saying it's 15m including bonuses last I read, which is more than fair. Last year of his contract and 31 years old.

Don't get me wrong, I think he'll be great with the way we play because he's a very creative striker who provides a lot of assists. Plus this allows us to keep Giroud fresh for the big moments.


If we get Taremi over the line this is an 8/10 mercato for me.

Points deducted for not bringing in a proper DM (although I 100% blame this on Pioli and his Krunic fetish)


I'd make it a 9 if they somehow manage to get Origi and FBT out in these last few hours. That would make it a complete clean sweep of players who add nothing to this team

There's been a slow-down in the last couple of hours. Porto changed some contractual terms related to add-ons and payment instalments, but the deal shouldn't be at risk.

I think this is a 9/10 mercato for me. One point deducted only for the DM situation. Did you read that Lyon offically offered today 12 million for Krunic? Yet Pioli once again blocked his exit. I don't know, man. Either Krunic is good and we're all blind, or Pioli has a love affair with him.

I think taremi has fallen through as both porto and player agent changed their stance

A real shame.

Porto changed their stance but we reached an agreement last night.

Then new intermediaries entered into the game each requiring high commissions which pissed off our management.

F*ck Porto, and f*ck Taremi.

Taremi fallen through official.

At this point I would rather re-integrate Origi and have our attack be Giroud, Okafor and Origi. No point in going after nobodies for last minute deals.

PS: Colombo went to Monza on loan.

agreed, but we are looking at some Rafa mir from seville. His wikipedia stats are not that great and with origi unlikley to leave, i think we should just utilize him.

Flipping Taremi and his agent as he was an ideal option for us.

So in the end Jovic to Milan on loan and we have sent Origi to Forest on Loan

Shitty end to an otherwise good mercato. 8/10

Meh. We got rid of all the fodder in the team in one summer. That is impressive. Sure some of them are on loan like Origi and FBT, but their wages are off the books so that is good enough for me.

Jovic depends on which Jovic we get. He was great in Germany, don't know what happened to him at Madrid.

I really didn't think a striker was that important anyway. We could have just kept Colombo to rotate with Giroud and Okafor. More let down about the DM, but so far Krunic is holding his own there

@ x-off. Re the Lyon offer. I don't know if that is true, but we were never going to sell him that close to the deadline when we have no one who can fill in until Benna comes back