12/10/2007 21:31


Milan On The Lookout For New Goalkeeper

Despite reaffirming their trust in Dida, the Milan management are allegedly starting a search for a new goalkeeper.

Although Dida is still Milan's first choice goalkeeper, with Zeljko Kalac the man who will replace him in the next two Champions League matches if Milan's appeal to Uefa turns out to be unsuccessful, it seems the club's trust in the Brazilian is growing thin. And they are allegedly already looking around for a replacement.

Currently their eye is on La Liga, in particular on Villarreal goalkeeper Diego Lopez, who was snapped up from Real Madrid last summer for 6 million euros. He is not the first choice at the moment, but has a good reputation as a reliable stand-in goalkeeper.

To gain more information about this player, Milan allegedly contacted Franco Tancredi, who was the goalkeeping coach at Fabio Capello's Real Madrid last season. The former Roma number one's report was very positive, also concerning the player's character.

Meanwhile, 21-year-old CSKA Moscow keeper Igor Akinfeev is another name being taken into consideration by the Milan management. Despite his young age, he already gained some international experience with the Russian national team, having even made two appearences during Euro 2004, when he was just 18. He is currently the first choice goalkeeper of Russia.

The upcoming Champions League ties between CSKA and Inter will be a good opportunity for Milan to have a closer look at this player.

Bronzetti stresses Dida faith

Milan’s transfer consultant Ernesto Bronzetti insists that the Rossoneri won’t be replacing troubled goalkeeper Nelson Dida in January.

The Brazilian shot-stopper’s place at the club has been called into question after his disastrous night in Glasgow during the Diavolo’s Champions League defeat.

As Milan await the result of an appeal against his two-match ban, Bronzetti has rubbished speculation that the European champions are eyeing a replacement.

“There will be very few moves in January,” the FIFA agent stressed on Centro Suono Sport.

“I know, for example, that Milan won’t be signing a goalkeeper as they believe in Dida.

“The same goes for Lazio. They have a great ‘keeper in Fernando Muslera and they believe in him – he just needs some time.”

Bronzetti finished his interview by ruling out any approach for Ronaldinho, but didn’t guarantee there wouldn’t be a future swoop.

“Barcelona have never thought about selling Ronaldinho,” he revealed. “But if they were to, Milan would be in pole position.”

Milan Set Sights On Ochoa

Milan appear to have finally lost faith in error prone Brazilian keeper Dida, and have reportedly identified up and coming Mexican keeper Guillermo Ochoa as a possible replacement.

The 20-year-old Club America star counts as one of the brightest young goalkeeping talents in the world, as is evidenced by his heavy price tag, which is thought to be around the $15 million mark. 

The Mexican giants would loathe to part with their iconic shotstopper, but at the same time would have a very hard time turning down the kind of money that Milan are capable of dishing out. 

Dida’s crisis in confidence hit yet another low last weekend, when he failed to prevent an unconvincingly struck shot from Estaban Cambiasso from finding the net during the 2-1 derby loss to Inter.   

Goal.com readers will need no reminding of his shambolic display at Celtic Park in October, which saw him compound a clanger by feigning mortal injury after being tapped in the face by a pitch invader.

Ochoa is just one of the names linked to the goalkeeping spot at Milan, with the Italian press also speculating about bids for Artur Boruc, Juan Carlos Carrizo, Oscar Ustari and Sebastian Frey. 

Marks? Deutsche Mark? Konvertible Bosnian Marks? What is he talking about?

Frey is a known quantity. I want Milan to surprise me, like they did with Kaka...and like I hoped with Yoann.

Maybe Akinfeev would be a good idea. I don't want Boruc to tell you the truth. And I'm not convinced about Amelia. Though since he's scored a goal, I guess we can also use him as one of Galliani's forwards.

wasnt Frey in goal when we beat Inter 6 - 0

IMO i dont think we will buy a goalkeeper but could bring back Abbiati but in all fairness what would that say to the rest of the squad ... if you make a  mistake your out .. come on

A mistake.. understatement of the year. 

He's made at least 5 or 6 so far this season, and it's not even 2008. You shouldn't even have that many over a whole season.

rensing from bayern munich

if there is any Goalkeeper we are gunna sign hes not going to be young

28/12/2007 13:42


Milan To Make Boruc Move?

Reports in Italy suggest that AC Milan could be set to make a move for Celtic goalkeeper Artur Boruc.

The Rossoneri goalkeeping position is a matter of huge debate following yet another high-profile blunder from Nelson Dida.

The Brazilian, who has made a catalogue of mistakes this season, somehow allowed a harmless shot from Esteban Cambiasso to go through him during Sunday’s derby, thus succumbing Milan to a 2-1 defeat.

Milan have repeatedly supported the under-fire Dida with Coach Carlo Ancelotti saying yesterday:

“We have complete faith in Nelson. I'm grateful for what he has done in the past, and I have shown that by continuing to play him.”

However it is widely believed that Dida has now made one mistake too many, and Milan are now actively looking for a replacement.

The number one choice is Celtic’s Artur Boruc. The Polish goalkeeper turns 28 in February and has been in stunning form for the Hoops over the past couple of seasons.

He has particularly impressed in the numerous Champions League meetings between Milan and Celtic during this time, and the Rossoneri are likely to launch a bid either in January or in the summer.

Boruc has been given a glowing recommendation by Celtic’s former Milan midfielder Massimo Donati who described the ‘keeper as a “phenomenon”.

Donati signed for Celtic in the summer, and some believe that this was a deliberate ploy by Milan to simplify any future move for Boruc.

28/12/2007 10:03


Milan: Doni Overtakes Frey In Preference

Milan are searching for a possible replacement of the disastrous Nelson Dida, and latest reports coming from Italy suggest that the world champions are set to pounce on Roma's Doni.

The Rossoneri could have another Brazilian goalkeeper in goal from next season, according to Italian daily sports newspaper 'Tuttosport', as the Giallorossi's Doni could be on his way to Milan.

According to the reports, Adriano Galliani would prefer Sebastien Frey in goal, but president Silvio Berlusconi is pushing his own candidate, Doni, and has overtaken Fiorentina's goalkeeper.

In a bid to defend themselves from Milan's attack, Roma set to renew the contract of Doni, even though it will be difficult for them to equal or overtake what the Rossoneri can actually offer.

Apart from Milan, other European teams are interested in Doni, and the Giallorossi might have to accept the idea that their Brazilian goalkeeper is set to leave this summer.

Doni and Boruc!?!??! For ****'s sake!!!!!!!!!!!!      

Am I the only one who still wants to see great players in Milan!?!?!??!!!!!???? Not even the daily fabulists (ie journalists) believe we're going to sign a world-class player...

Boruc, earlier this season, had a couple of absolute howler games where he was directly responsible for multiple goals being conceded. So...he's good but he's liable to occasional bad lapses.

I think we are going for Frey, but personally i would like to see Ustari, but only becuase of his high Football Manager rating 

I bet our management gets their ideas from FM, that's why they still want Ronaldinho!

Did you know Demetrio Albertini once used FM to scout out the opposition team they were playing against at the time, for the Azzurri coach

I bet our management gets their ideas from FM, that's why they still want Ronaldinho!

Reports suggest that Milan will bring back Abbiati from Atletico ..

Gomez is a good Gkeeper .. Though, I still believe Dida will come good again

Reports suggest that Milan will bring back Abbiati from Atletico ..

I hope so too.

I only saw boruc play against Milan and I was pretty impressed. But IF Dida should leave I would prefer Buffon. I dont want one who needs to prove himself.

-He's playing for a great club already.
-He's going to get Champions Legaue football every year - at Milan too and even would get a chance to really compete in it.
-He loves living, and playing, in Scotland - Italy is not too shabby either.
-Celtic are always going to be contenders for a title, even with the most disasterous season they'll get 3rd - Yeah, but it a Scotish league. There is no no challenge there after you won it few time. I see the guaranteed titles there as a disadvantaged.
-Certain to win trophies at Celtic - where's the challenge in that?
-Loves playing for Celtic, a fan favourite, acts like he 'supports' the club, and he hates Rangers -Even if so, he won't pass a rael chance to move up.
-Will Boruc leave a team like Celtic, who're always doing well in the league, for Milan, who don't even care about the league? I dunno. - Yes.

There's a few problems in getting Boruc..
-He's playing for a great club already.
-He's going to get Champions Legaue football every year.
-He loves living, and playing, in Scotland.
-Celtic are always going to be contenders for a title, even with the most disasterous season they'll get 3rd.
-Certain to win trophies at Celtic.
-Loves playing for Celtic, a fan favourite, acts like he 'supports' the club, and he hates Rangers.
-Will Boruc leave a team like Celtic, who're always doing well in the league, for Milan, who don't even care about the league? I dunno.

-Will Boruc leave a team like Celtic, who're always doing well in the league, for Milan, who don't even care about the league? I dunno.

You sound like this has always been and will always be the case... things will get back to normal soon!!! (I hope)

Obviously it's not always been the case, and I'd even argue that giving up on the league was the correct thing to do given the circumstances. This season I see no excuse. The Euro Super Cup and Club World Cup were a total of 3 games, so there's no need to prioritise them. Considering we won the CL last year, Serie A should come first this year, but even that doesn't matter since you should be able to compete in both, especially at this stage, sacrifiing Serie A for the CL group stage!? We'll have to see what happens next season, but if our Serie A is bad again..

You don't think we can make it trough Moscow?

-He's playing for a great club already

-He's going to get Champions Legaue football every year

-He loves living, and playing, in Scotland.

-Celtic are always going to be contenders for a title, even with the most disasterous season they'll get 3rd.

-Certain to win trophies at Celtic.

-Loves playing for Celtic, a fan favourite, acts like he 'supports' the club, and he hates Rangers.

What does that have to do with anything? Of course we can... why does this have to mean that we will be fighting for a 4th place in the c'ship? We've done both before numerous times...

Yes we can. But somehow we just let the Serie A be. I dunno why, but there has to be a reason. I don't belive in sudden changes, and Silvio was a reasonable and intelligent man ever since I knew him. So I have ruled out the possibility that our management is incompetent.