Isn't Shevchenko on loan at Milan? Is it possible to loan a loaned player? In any case, it won't happen; Sheva is back because Silvio likes him and he's not going to let him go as there's no point in doing so anyway, his problem is not Milan.

Rafa: Milan, come get Pennant!
Friday 9 January, 2009

Despite Liverpool confirming a new contract for Jermaine Pennant “would be very difficult,” Milan guru Adriano Galliani insists they won’t make any January buys.

It had seemed as if the Rossoneri’s interest in winger Pennant was over, but this afternoon manager Rafa Benitez publicly invited a bid.

“I have had a conversation with Jermaine. He is waiting for a good offer and we are waiting for a good offer,” he told the Press Association. “A new contract for him would be very difficult.”

As Pennant is out of contract at the end of this season, the only way to avoid releasing him on a free transfer would be a January sale, with Milan and Real Madrid showing interest.

However, Rossoneri general manager Galliani has dismissed any transfer activity during the January window.

“There are no regrets,” he told Teleradiostereo. “We could not have expected such a long injury lay-off for Alessandro Nesta.

“We have lined up Thiago Silva, a player we were following and wanted with us. We also still believe in Andriy Shevchenko.”

Thiago Silva has been signed from Fluminense, but because he is a non-EU player he cannot play for Milan until June.

The club has in the meantime been linked with a swoop for Roma star Philippe Mexes, which Galliani also shot down.

“We would never insult Roma and I guarantee we will never sign one of their players by taking advantage of a rescission clause.

“Mexes is a great defender, but remember we will have Thiago Silva from June.”

It seems therefore that Milan’s only January transfer will be the arrival of David Beckham from LA Galaxy, even if he on loan until March 9.

“He wanted to test himself against our League and we found a player who will give an important contribution in terms of experience and technique.”

::channel4::

Beckham 'won't extend Milan stay'
Friday 9 January, 2009

David Beckham’s spokesman has ruled out a permanent move to Milan after former LA Galaxy chief Alexi Lalas’ comments.

Ex-general manager Lalas suggested today that despite a ‘gentleman’s agreement’ between the clubs for a return to the MLS on March 9, he “would be worried about Beckham’s future” if still at Galaxy.

The England international’s spokesman was quick to dispel the already existing rumours that he is looking for a way to extend the loan spell at San Siro.

“Whilst we respect Alexi's right to an opinion, he has not been party to any contractual discussions on the loan agreement to Milan,” insisted spokesman Simon Oliveira.

"As David has said recently, he will be back in the US for March 9 and with LA Galaxy for the start of the MLS season."

Beckham is expected to make his Serie A debut on Sunday evening against Roma at the Stadio Olimpico.
:channel4:

Snippets from the Mediaset transfer page:

*Oddo wants to stay at Bayern
*Milan are looking at Di Silvestri as a permanent replacement for him
*Milan are talking to Roma about Mexes but Galliani has said that they wouldn't invoke his recission clause.

Snippets from the Mediaset transfer page:

*Oddo wants to stay at Bayern
*Milan are looking at Di Silvestri as a permanent replacement for him
*Milan are talking to Roma about Mexes but Galliani has said that they wouldn't invoke his recission clause.

Hah. And Galliani is quoted in Gazzetta as saying Milan won't make any purchases in this window. (Do we believe him or not?)

Transfer note tangentially related to Milan (at least a Milan player): Fiorentina have supposedly contacted Parma about buying Lucarelli.

But this time I belive Galliani. No buys.

I think/I'm glad that's what's going to happen.

Seriously, no wonder there's so much hatred on this forum for the English when the English players being linked with are Becks (extending) and Jermaine Pennant. I mean the fact that there are links between the club and them says a lot about how Milan have fallen from grace in these last few years.

In technique alone these 2 I feel would struggle to get in a top half first-team in the Prem.

The Mexes rumors aren't going away. Now Equipe (a French paper) is saying that Mexes' future is likely going to be with the red-and-black half of Milan.

Did you watch Soccer AM this morning, Ash? I nearly cried when they did that "Real Madrid! AC Milan! The two biggest clubs in World football fighting for the ultimate prize.. Jermaine Pennant!" laugh.gif

This is a joke, right?

Yes, they were just having a bit of a laugh that 2 of the biggest teams in World football want somebody who is very, very poor and rarely ever plays.

I hope we don't buy him so. it'd be embarrassing!

In Madrid it's different. he would never make it to their XI, and their management will sell him whenever they want to. in Milan, on the other hand, when a player arrives, he's there to remain for quite some time! regardless of his quality.

Oo. Interesting new rumor. Apparently Spanish side Getafe are interested in acquiring the services of Kalac.

Very interesting, Tennie! Now's our chance to get an extra million or two. Even half a million, if you ask me. Kalac can get back to playing some football, while we can then use that spot for someone younger. The age Kalac is, unfortunately, we won't be getting many transfer proposals for him. Better make a move!

Seriously, no wonder there's so much hatred on this forum for the English when the English players being linked with are Becks (extending) and Jermaine Pennant. I mean the fact that there are links between the club and them says a lot about how Milan have fallen from grace in these last few years.

In technique alone these 2 I feel would struggle to get in a top half first-team in the Prem.

Did you watch Soccer AM this morning, Ash? I nearly cried when they did that "Real Madrid! AC Milan! The two biggest clubs in World football fighting for the ultimate prize.. Jermaine Pennant!"

I thought Kalac wanted to go back to Australia after his contract. Sit down with Ari, have a few Foster's.

Huh? I thought he was a 'Milk-shake' type of guy, not beer.

Oh he drinks beer alright .. just that you might take a pint, he on the other hand would go for a keg

Who? Kalac or Ari?

I meant ari drinks from the pint

Galliani closes Milan wallet

Monday 12 January, 2009

Milan Vice-President Adriano Galliani has somewhat shockingly revealed that the Rossoneri will not be buying anyone in the January transfer window.

With Kakha Kaladze, Alessandro Nesta, Phiippe Senderos and Daniele Bonera all out injured, Milan were expected to sign a defender.

“We won’t return on the market,” said Galliani after the Rossoneri’s 2-2 draw with Roma last night. “Kaladze has nothing wrong with him in particular.

“To me, it should mean he doesn’t have to have an operation. We’re also looking to recover Nesta and Senderos.

“The only thing Milan asks of 2009 is health, especially for our defenders,” he laughed. “We always score, yet still have some little problems there at the back.”

Galliani then turned to last night’s game against Roma, which saw David Beckham make his Serie A debut and Alexandre Pato score two vital goals.

“Beckham did very well,” admitted Galliani. “As did the rest of team in the second half with an extraordinary Pato who flies on the pitch.

“I really don’t believe that there is another 19-year-old as strong as him in the world.”

When asked whether Milan needed to win considering League leaders Inter slipped up against Cagliari, Galliani refused to be anything other than positive.

“It has not been a negative day,” he concluded. “Inter played Cagliari. We played Roma. The distance remains nine points. But let’s leave Inter be and think about ourselves.”

Milan are third in Serie A, five points behind second placed Juventus and nine adrift of Inter. The Rossoneri play Fiorentina at the weekend.

The same Mexes whom your boy left biting the dust.

no one could catch such a thunderbolt!

Um, Paolo in his prime? More so, if he was playing as a CB.

No one and anyone is for humans...

Sorry, Kenny. The Spanish model is only for Spain.

The only one who can make changes of management at Milan is Berlusconi.

Guys can't we the milan fans vote out the president/vice president just like how they did in Barcelona...We need to vote Galliani out

Stupidity?!!...

It's like saying why democracy when there can be dictatorship?

I'm not saying Spanish teams' way is necessarily better, but "stupid"?! you really have a bias against everything non-Milan/non-Italian...

No you should relax a bit. (and stop insulting everything you don't like)