[han2503]

So, Milan being linked with Mati Fernandez, Badelj, Zielinski, Vazquez and now Sneijder. There's also Pjaca, wanted by Inter and Juventus as well.

For the defense, Arbeloa and Benatia (probably to Juve) also mentioned. Thoughts?

Paredes and Kovacic are also heavily linked.

Well, my thoughts are is that at least we're being linked to the right type of mids.

Benatia will be going to Juve (What a defence they will have next season, although I do not understand the move from the player's perspective tbh, going from one bench to another seems pointless), we simply do not have the management with the type of ingenuity needed to hi-jack this sort of deal. And he'll be going for an absolute steal as well, I read loan with obligation to buy for 18m, makes me want to weep.

I think Mati Fernandez and Badelj are pretty average, I don't really think they'll improve us all that much.

Zielinski and Vazquez are both very interesting players and I'd be happy with either as both would be massive improvements on what we have. Paredes as well looked very good with Empoli last season. I mean, all these guys would easily move Monto, Kucka or whoever to the bench imo.

Kovacic is the name that really gets me excited though. I really like him and his style.

Sneijder is past it, don't know why we'd even consider him, and this coming from someone who's been a huge admirer of his throughout his career. We'd be signing him 10 years too late, but I guess that's the way we do things at Milan

Btw Fillipo, what's your verdict on Pjaca, is he worth the fuss? He's being linked to a lot of clubs, and he comes with a pretty big price tag as well

[kurtsimonw]

I agree with most of that.

Benatia would be great, but he's almost certainly the Cacares replacement in rotation with Barzagli.

I think Fernandez and Badelj are good players, but I think they are more of the same. We need to improve rather than add depth and Zielinski, Vazquez, Parades and Kovacic would both be improvements and the creative types we need.

As for Sneijder, the fact he's called to ask to go back to Inter and they've said "Ehhh, if you lower your wage demands a lot, then maybe we'll think about it... possibly... or not" kind of speaks volumes.

[CrazyMilanFan]

http://www.football-italia.net/86836/berlusconi-i-sold-milan


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[Fillipo Simone]

Pjaca is a big question mark, just as well as Kovačić to me. Mateo has terrific potential, but the level he sunk to in just one season of unregular play at Real Madrid makes me question his true depth and mental strength. But he's far superior to any of the other players mentioned/linked with Milan.

I read Milan is also linked with Gomez and Musacci (FI).

[X-Offender]

http://www.football-italia.net/86836/berlusconi-i-sold-milan


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Well, if the man himself says so, then I guess it's finally time to rejoice.

[CrazyMilanFan]

Well, if the man himself says so, then I guess it's finally time to rejoice.

finger crossed but lets hope so.

I think his son also confirmed that.

[Fillipo Simone]

But very strange.

[X-Offender]

But very strange.

What is?

[Fillipo Simone]

The whole thing. One would expect they make a big announcement and add some flavor to it. The way Berlu bluntly talked to the media and said everything is a bit curious judging from past experiences.

[Fillipo Simone]

Oh, and what I don't understand is why do we need to let go of Bacca?

[han2503]

It seems like the Italian news outlets are going nuts with the rumours atm. Apparently Silvio negotiated for a lower sale price in order to guarantee more money going directly into the transfer market. Don't know if he quoted the figure himself but it's being reported that we'll have 400m to spend over the next 2 years. If true this will be the start of Milan getting back to where it belongs.

That kind of money worries me when it's in Galliani's hands. That being said, it's also reported that Montella will have an influence, plus Gancikoff will be the new CEO with Galliani remaining Vice-President (for now at least). So I'm hoping this will temper Galliani a bit from trying to strike deals to only make his friends happy. I read somewhere (I'll try to find the link) that we paid more in agent fees than Bayern and Juve combined!!

So just to list the names we've been linked with most of these coming from Sky, GDS and Corriere

- Musacchio - Plays for Sevilla, I think he's a really promising defender, they want around 25m for him, we're offering around 18m to 20m
Mustafi is apparently the backup option

- Valero, Kovacic, Zielinski, Paredes and Andre Gomes have all been linked, latest 2 names have been Martinez and Verratti, but the last 2 names I just thing the papers are going overboard now that the sale of the club is confirmed from the man himself.

I'd personally take all of Valero, Kovacic and Paredes if I had the choice. We need a complete overhaul in that midfield and I think it's a good mix of creative/technical players. Valero being the older player who I think can make an instant impact.

Bacca will most definately be sold. I personally don't understand the thinking behind this since he managed to score 20 goal with a terrible supporting cast behind him, if we can manage to build a good team for next season he'd be scoring for fun. That being said he is 30 and from a financial perspective I can sort of understand why they would sell him now before his value plunges. (Atletico Madrid seem interested and would be willing to offer 25m for him)

Name I read could be on the way out: Niang, Poli, Mauri, Menez, Honda, Locatelli, Lopez (close to Chelsea, we could get 10m for him), Ely and probably Adriano as well

[han2503]

The whole thing. One would expect they make a big announcement and add some flavor to it. The way Berlu bluntly talked to the media and said everything is a bit curious judging from past experiences.

GdS said there will be a ceremony once the sale is 100% complete (not official, that will most likely be next week, I think they're calling it the preliminary. It will be totally complete in September)

[han2503]

€1.1 billion for new Milan
By Football Italia staff

Milan's new ownership will invest a total of €1.1 billion for the club's purchase and renaissance.

With the sale confirmed by president Silvio Berlusconi, albeit to a conglomerate the identity of which still hasn't been made public, much is expected to change at Milanello.

Along with the reshuffling of the board of directors, the Gazzetta dello Sport has run a report on the financial details of the operation.

Fininvest will be paid €450-500m for the purchase of 80 per cent of the club's shares. The Chinese will also assume the debt of €200m that burdens the Rossoneri.

Berlusconi also compelled them to agree to a €400m investment on the market and the club's resources. While the media mogul originally claimed this would be paid over two seasons, La Gazzetta reports that in fact it'll be spread over three years.

The new owners will intervene on the market right away, with the target of bringing Milan back to the Europa League and, ideally, in the Champions League.

They will attempt to increase the Diavolo's revenue by means of new partnerships in China and by improving the marketability of the brand. The new relationship with the club's sponsorship advisor Infront is yet to be defined.

Milan, unlike Inter, are currently not restrained by Financial Fair Play limitations, and as new investors, they will be allowed to hit a budget deficit at the end of their first season and balance it back later. This means that they can be expected to spend some very substantial amounts on the market this summer.

[Jack Sparrow]

Our club website has a new look that I only saw now. It looks nice actually. A lot of the old annoyances are gone.

Interesting to read about all the transfer rumours. Also when one considers that this season we are allowed a budget deficit under FFP rules. Curious about what happens next.

[han2503]

Our club website has a new look that I only saw now. It looks nice actually. A lot of the old annoyances are gone.

Interesting to read about all the transfer rumours. Also when one considers that this season we are allowed a budget deficit under FFP rules. Curious about what happens next.

It appears there's a whole re-branding situation going on. Milan Channel is now Milan TV as well. I guess it's because the media/PR side of things will now fall under different hands.

Jack Ma and Robin Li are apparently part of the consortium as well as the Evergrande Group and going by what Silvio said, the Chinese state also has a stake...

http://www.forbes.com/profile/robin-li/

http://www.forbes.com/profile/jack-ma/

http://www.forbes.com/lists/2008/10/billio...iayin_3WN8.html

Reading through Forbes, Jack Ma has a minority share in the Evergrande group as well which is owned by Xu-Jiayin

So I guess that's the link, don't know anymore names from the consortium, but hopefully we'll know more soon (Hopefully once the preliminary agreement is signed next week)