[X-Offender]

We desperately need a new DM. Galliani knows it, he's just playing fool. We'll probably snatch someone in the second half of August. As for the LB, I guess we'll end up keeping Dídac Vilà, along with Emanuelson and Antonini. I wouldn't mind at all if our starting line-up next season was:

Abbiati
Abate - Mexes - T. Silva - Urby
Montolivo - DM - Nocerino
Boateng
Pato - Ibra

The prerogative is no injuries.

[CHU-LIP]

Obviously you are right, and Galliani's words never can be taken seriously (just read the Preziosi above his). A new defensive midfielder who can both tackle and pass is the minimum we need, and the the maximum we can hope for. Since we have no playmaker in midfield when Montolivo is out, I don't want someone who can defense but not make key passes. The new midfielder should be able to play both as our anchor and in side-central midfield, just like Montolivo (who also can cover Boateng's position, especially with the arriving of that new midfielder). Strootman is exactly that kind of player.

Boateng
Nocerino, Strootman, Montolivo

Both Ambrosini and Montolivo are decent anchor backups, and Montolivo is also a decent backup for Boateng making Emanuelson 3rd choice (2nd choice is bad idea). And obviously we have plenty backup for the side-central midfield positions, including Flamini who is defensively strong, and a decent player.

[dst]

If we brought in Guardiola, we'd have to wait at least 3 years and give him an inoridinate amount of control. Will that happen?

why would we need 3 years, we are not playing against RM. And Juve are not going to be that strong anytime soon, if ever.

but as XO said we can't afford what he'd want.

[acid911]

And Juve are not going to be that strong anytime soon, if ever.

Quoting this for reference, as well as bookmarking it for future. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) Juventus are going to be as strong as they were at the start of last decade. After their wanderings of past few years, it's only a matter of time.

[X-Offender]

Julio Cesar: "Me leaving Inter? I have a contract until 2014, I'll play my chances. Handanovic is a great goalie. On my contract there's not written that I should be a starter. Milan? There's nothing official...".

Link

Me thinks we're actually moving for this guy. Is he better than Abbiati, though? A few years back I would have said yes, but now I'm not so sure. Abbia has been great for us in the last two years.

[Fillipo Simone]

I think he is. Abbiati is good, really good but he makes those howlers every now and then which make you think twice. Not that Cesar hasn't had his bad moments, but well...Abbiati's are simply put more often and more stupid if you ask me.

[X-Offender]

Howlers? I can only think of Udinese and Juventus last season, but I don't remember any howlers from Abbiati in a long time. Maybe you're confusing him with Dida. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

[Fillipo Simone]

Howlers? I can only think of Udinese and Juventus last season, but I don't remember any howlers from Abbiati in a long time. Maybe you're confusing him with Dida. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

Ain't two extra stupid goals per season enough? I mean, that kind of goal...is worse then the ones Dida used to get.

[CHU-LIP]

After a tough start this season, Abbiati came back in good form having eventually a good season. The season before he was really solid too. Gotta wonder though whether he won't get injured again and/or have a tough period again. He did miss quite a lot from last season, and will only get older. Abbiati is known to be injury prone.

I don't like the idea having him as first goalkeeper and an error prone Amelia as his backup. If it's up to me at least one of them get replaced. Unsure whether Júlio César should be the change though since he can mistakes as well. Milan only wants him for free, naturally, I heard. If we get him, then good luck to him.

Obviously hardly a rumour to get excited about, but that is Milan for you nowadays. Inter actually pays money for a new goalkeeper, and Milan are now waiting whether Júlio César (who just become replaced by that new goalkeeper) becomes a free agent or not (I figure he earns too much to be kept, and teams may not pay money for him).

[Bluesummers]

I think they might loan him to us if we agree to pay some of his wages. Something along those lines. Too be honest we don't really need him and Inter aren't in a position to keep him on their wage bill as a reserve.

[CHU-LIP]

I think they might loan him to us if we agree to pay some of his wages. Something along those lines. Too be honest we don't really need him and Inter aren't in a position to keep him on their wage bill as a reserve.

The idea helping out Inter doesn't excite me.

[Bluesummers]

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-Official: Comi will be on loan at Reggina for a year.




-The mesbah deal is close to a wrap. Here are the details.

Torino will co-own Mesbah for somewhere around 1.1-1.4 M Euros.





-Several English clubs are interested in signing Taiwo.





-We are linked with Julio Cesare. We are willing to take him but only a free transfer and if Julio Cesar takes a wage cut from 4m to 2.2m. If the deal goes through Abbiati could be transfered to Udinese or Torino.



-Galliani has been in contact with wonder kid Marco Veratti's agent. Veratti was set to join Juve but the deal has collapsed.



-We are being linked with Alonso.

Xabi Alonso's agent: "There isn't any truth in the rumors about Milan and my client. The truth is that Xabi Alonso won't leave Real Madrid.".





-We are linked more heavily with Destro.

GALLIANI: "Destro? If not any player leaves, then not any player will arrive. I say 'if' because everything is possible"

LO MONACO: "Veloso will join Dinamo Kiev. I can exclude that Destro stays at Genoa. We've rejected offers for Merkel"




-Colturani (a market specialist with close ties to IMilan) says that Inter are close to signing Silvestre for 8m. He also said that Milan will bring in 2 new players soon and that Galliani is full of hot air.




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-Inter are close to the signing of GK Handanovic. Reported transfer will be 11m + 50% of defender Davide Faraoni. Handanovic will sign a 4 year contract worth 2m/ year.




-Inter are looking too offload GK Julio Cesare if the deal for Handonovic goes through. However, Cesar is reluctant to leave milan as he is settled. Inter have offered to Terminate his contract but he has refused stating that "it is not written in his contract that he has to start" Julio Cesar is on a contract worth 4m/ year.





-Di natale has extended his contract with Udinese for another year. We were linked with him earlier.




-Lucio to Juve almost done. 2.5m/ 2 years.





-Juve have turned their attention to Balzaretti and could start negotations in a couple weeks.






-Robin Van persie has stated to the press that he will not extend his arsenal contract due to different views on how the club should proceed in the future. Van Persie's contract expires June 2013.




-Arsenal on RVP:

"

We have to respect Robin's decision not to renew his contract. Robin has one year to run on his current contract and we are confident that he will fulfil his commitments to the Club.

"We are planning with ambition and confidence for next season with Arsenal's best interests in mind."




Source: Prince Ali! fabulous he! Ali Ababwa! (lol (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) )




Goal/CDS/SKY/MF/TMW/

[Zed.D]

Abbiati has been really, really good in the past two seasons, but IMO Cesar is the better goalie by a considerable distance. and 2 (?) years younger.

I can't lie, I would love him at Milan, but what would we do with Abs if we sign Cesar? we can't just throw him out after arguably his best season for us. if Abbiati had had a poor season, we shouldn't have hesitated. but unfortunately now's not a good time.

How come Man U are not after Cesar? it's the perfect solution for all parties (well, apart from Cesar wanting to remain in Milan)

[Fillipo Simone]

They gave way too much money for de Gea to give up after just one season.

[CHU-LIP]

De Gea is better than Júlio César. After an ackward start with ManU (you could seehim lacking confidence earlier), he's done some excellent stuff. Some amazing saves he has done.

Goalkeepers are known for having a disappointing first season with a new club. De Gea is likely to turn out great for them. Has he already had his eye surgery?

If anything, letting him go after his first season seems ridiculous to me. With this spirit PSV would have let go of Gómez after his first season, and never had those excellent ones. Also Stekelenburg needed time to grow into what he became for Ajax. And so on...

De Gea is young and new at the club, but the class is obvious.