[Tennie]

Akinfeev would be my non-EU keeper option (for an EU keeper, my pick would be Leverkusen's Adler). I think Akinfeev is quite good, personally. Thing is, I suspect CSKA is going to ask a fortune for him.

[il_diavolo_mtl]

my dream goalie would be Amelia (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

[Zed.D]

why we can't buy russian?))

Because they're not Brazilian!

I really like Akinfeev. I think he proved his talent in the Euros. he has a nice style, is good-looking, and last but not least, has a great goalkeeper's name (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) "Akinfeev"... I really hope we sign him when Dida and Kalac leave.

I don't like speculating on the transfers much because usually what i hope for never happens lol so it's like yeh buy whoever i'll still support Milan as long as we keep the chemistry we have in the dressing room,but I don't agree with having a complete overhaul,like selling our established players cos firstly it won't happen unless the player has asks to leave and secondly we generally don't do that we our core players even if they're old,But perhaps we could "overhaul" gradually but definitely nothing drastic as alot of people have mentioned.

I think our attacking game is fine we can score plenty of goals with the players we have.Inter put on their best defensive performance with a full strength squad and we still managed to break them down numerous times,without Kaka.

Borriello might not be worlds best striker and probably never will be,but honestly we don't need one.We just need his characteristics as a partner for Pato.
Watch the goal we scored against Inter,look at what Inzaghi did,he took away 3 of Inters defenders simply by being there,giving Pato loads of space.That's all we need Borriello to do and of course he's completely capable of knocking a few in once in a while and could be someone to aim for apart from Ambro in freekicks so that's all fine.

What we absolutely mustn't do is let Borriello play up there on his own like vs Atalanta,he was missing alot of routine finishes but gave Kaka an assist in the end to redeem himself.On his own our attack is definitely weaker.

So my point there is we don't have attacking problems and we shouldn't waste resources on that department.Our midfield although aging are fine too along with our wingbacks Antonini and Mattioni coming through.OH btw i just realized Mattioni has only played 1 season of professional football ALTOGETHER lol!!...Our scouts must've seen something special in him.


So we just need 1 quality Center Back.

If we go for experience Lucio would be my pick.Now i know he's gonna be 31 when he signs etc..But he has decent physique he'll give us a good 4 - 5 seasons and he won't need time to adapt with Thiago Silva because they're training together with Brazil and wouldn't be too expensive,he'd be keen on joining too since apparently Bayern aren't playing him.By time Lucio is done,or nearly done with his career,Darmian would be old enough and experienced enough to take over and partner Thiago Silva.

I've always envisioned Lucio in a Milan shirt,he's got great character,personable etc...above all solid defender i reckon he'll fit in really well.

Except for the last part, agreed with everything.

It'd be kinda embarrassing and uncomfortable if Lucio came (having too many Brazilians-wise). there has to be other options, right? I think if we manage to sign Mexes, we'll be fine. Mexes, Thiago, Bonera, probably Nesta, Darmian and Kaladze as the 6th choice CB should be enough!

[il_diavolo_mtl]

why are we talking about goalies lol
Abbiati love him or hate him has been in Great From recently
he's backup is arguably one of the most accomplished keepers in history in Dida
and behind THAT lays a man that could be confused for air traffic control tower (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

[elcordobez]

Except for the last part, agreed with everything.

It'd be kinda embarrassing and uncomfortable if Lucio came (having too many Brazilians-wise). there has to be other options, right? I think if we manage to sign Mexes, we'll be fine. Mexes, Thiago, Bonera, probably Nesta, Darmian and Kaladze as the 6th choice CB should be enough!

Yeh i dunno he just seemed the most likely and could do the job fairly reliably.

Mexes,Chiellini,Ramos,Vidic etc...would all be better but we have a slim chance of getting them if any.

This post has been edited by elcordobez: Feb 18 2009, 02:03 AM

[Jack Sparrow]

Out of them Mexes is the most affordable. I don't see Man U breaking the best defensive pairing of the season for 20 million. Ramos is Madrid's attempt at the next Hierro. Chiellini..for obvious reasons. Secco is silly, but only by that much. Chiellini would be a long courtship, and he'd have to leave on a free/not renew his contract for us to get him.

[MizNelson]

why are we talking about goalies lol
Abbiati love him or hate him has been in Great From recently
he's backup is arguably one of the most accomplished keepers in history in Dida
and behind THAT lays a man that could be confused for air traffic control tower (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

Nice.

[Jack Sparrow]

The air traffic control tower gets decommisioned this season I think. Along with Fiori. Not certain though...

Sacchi is in the news at tribal...

Arrigo Sacchi has taken a swipe at his former club, AC Milan.

Reflecting on their derby defeat to Inter, Sacchi snapped: "At Milan I have many friends, but I believe that the coaching at the Rossonera has proven to be incomplete and unfinished.

"The squad is not a perfect mix, it has too many duplicates, it is not balanced and this is not tactically good.

"They have so many problems that can be resolved only when the club targets their technical faults."

I have to say I kinda agree with him. Milan really lacks someone with some tactical knowledge in club management. Can we get him back, into some kind of advisory position.?

Leonardo is great at picking talent, and Carlo is great at playing with what he's got, and keeping people happy. But we need someone like Sacchi as director who can really build a great team. It's the secret of Napoli's success for one. But I don't know if Mr.B wants to have Sacchi back after they fell apart.

Carlo's not getting any input with Tassotti as an assistant coach. Probably just a helping hand.

This post has been edited by Jack Sparrow: Feb 18 2009, 06:30 AM

[acid911]

why are we talking about goalies lol
Abbiati love him or hate him has been in Great From recently
he's backup is arguably one of the most accomplished keepers in history in Dida
and behind THAT lays a man that could be confused for air traffic control tower

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Boy, I like you already!

[Zed.D]

Yeh i dunno he just seemed the most likely and could do the job fairly reliably.

Mexes,Chiellini,Ramos,Vidic etc...would all be better but we have a slim chance of getting them if any.

Lucio is obviously a great defender. had we not signed Thiago and Mattioni, I would've been all for him; but imagine a Milan with 8-9 Brazilians... that's ridiculous!

That however doesn't mean I think Milan won't move for him in the summer! I see him as a very likely signing to tell the truth!

If it were up to me I'd replace Kaladze with Santacroce and bring Mexes [to fill Maldini/Nesta's empty place]... but as far as Galliani is concerned, that's fantacalcio.

Report: Liverpool Defender Daniel Agger Edging Closer To Milan

Reports emanating from Italy suggest that the Rossoneri have beaten Inter and Juve to the signature of the Danish international, who has reportedly undergone a medical.

According to Turin-based daily Tuttosport, Milan are very close to getting their hands on Liverpool central defender Daniel Agger.

It is suggested that the 24-year-old has already undergone a medical with the Diavoli, who are now confident of adding him to their ranks next term.

Agger, whose deal with the Reds is set to expire in 2010, has been on the fringes of the Premier League giants’ squad this season and had voiced his disappointment at the situation over the last few weeks.

Inter and Juventus were also said to be keen on his services but Tuttosport alleges that the clandestine medical with Milan took place either on Sunday or Monday.

The Rossoneri could now have an all-new defensive line-up next season with Agger partnering Brazilian stopper Thiago Silva, who signed from Fluminense last month.

Vince Masiello, Goal.com

He has already undergone a medical?!...

This post has been edited by Zed.D: Feb 18 2009, 10:09 AM

[Fillipo Simone]

Leonardo is great at picking talent, and Carlo is great at playing with what he's got, and keeping people happy. But we need someone like Sacchi as director who can really build a great team. It's the secret of Napoli's success for one. But I don't know if Mr.B wants to have Sacchi back after they fell apart.

Carlo's not getting any input with Tassotti as an assistant coach. Probably just a helping hand.

Don't know. Maybe Maldini? Or Capello after 2010? I'm not sure what Tassotti's job really is, so I can't say anything. Sacchi had some medical problems, that's why he dropped out from coaching. But he was at Parma and Real..so probably he could do it for Milan as well.

What does he mean with "too many duplicates"?

[Fillipo Simone]

Lucio is obviously a great defender. had we not signed Thiago and Mattioni, I would've been all for him; but imagine a Milan with 8-9 Brazilians... that's ridiculous!

I'm not sure Lucio is "that" great. All we see of him is some Bundesliga action and that's it. Oh yes, and CL. Not sure, not sure...also, he's 30 years old.

[dst]

He has already undergone a medical?!...

That's probably bull but who knows knows? So... Agger and Silva will be our pairing. Agger is solid and Silva looks so too. It seems like a good duo... I just wish they were Italian.

What does he mean with "too many duplicates"?

Too many players with similar (not identical) capabilities is what I understand. Our midfield surely has that problem.

[Zed.D]

I'm not sure Lucio is "that" great. All we see of him is some Bundesliga action and that's it. Oh yes, and CL. Not sure, not sure...also, he's 30 years old.

National team. CL. Bundesliga.

Great is a relative word anyway. Lucio is great. Nesta is great too. Nesta is 2 times better than Lucio [IMO].

[acid911]

Great is a relative word anyway.

Thank you! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cry.gif) Just because someone is not Italian doesn't mean he sucks. Or can't be as good as them. Sure guys like Maldini and Nesta are born once in a lifetime. But I fail to see why a 30-year-old Lucio can be termed not great, while a 35-year-old Panucci is. The one can give us a good half decade, while the other 2 years at best. Yes, the later has Serie A experience, which Lucio lacks, but a quality defender is a quality defender is a quality defender.

Nationality does not a great player make, be it Italian, Brazilian or English.