Full Version: Summer Transfers 2010
Pages: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121
wasn't Milan intressted in Trezeguet last summer
QUOTE (samira @ Apr 21 2010, 01:48 PM) 
wasn't Milan intressted in Trezeguet last summer
Yes we were close to him, but Huntelaar came.
I've always liked Trez but now I'd much rather we keep Hunter instead of selling him and signing Trez. I can't stand this "Old Milan | Retirement Home" thing anymore!
As for the meeting in Via Turati, well, I like the De Ceglie bit. but are Juve willing to to let him go? (ie, have they gone totally out of their minds?)
As for the meeting in Via Turati, well, I like the De Ceglie bit. but are Juve willing to to let him go? (ie, have they gone totally out of their minds?)
Secco was never the brightest crayon in the box, zeddie. They might let De Ceglie go. Why we'd be interested in a (even if he's cheap) striker who's out injured more than Van Persie is for Arsenal, however, is beyond me.
QUOTE (Zed.D @ Apr 21 2010, 05:22 AM)
It's goal, I know. but it sounds like something we'd do.
We are so sad. I want a time machine
I want the old Milan (and Inter) back.
This is too surreal to handle...
We are so sad. I want a time machine
I want the old Milan (and Inter) back.This is too surreal to handle...
Cold not have been more to the point.
I completely agree. Its like a nightmare. Time for it to finish!
QUOTE (Fishdoll @ Apr 22 2010, 01:33 AM)
Secco was never the brightest crayon in the box, zeddie. They might let De Ceglie go. Why we'd be interested in a (even if he's cheap) striker who's out injured more than Van Persie is for Arsenal, however, is beyond me.
Juve have spent a lot last summer and got nothing for it. I reckon they have to sell to buy now. Doesn't surprise me. I'd take Marchisio in a heart beat, but then he's the best of a bad bunch, and they won't sell for a sane price. Not too fond of Melo to be honest, and he'd cut space for Flamini, though I think he'll be a much better bodyguard for Pirlo than Flamini will be.
If we are making a purchase for the future, I don't know if we should include 'bodyguard for Pirlo' in the requirements seeing as how he is on the wrong side of 30 and out of form as of late. Perhaps he is just not motivated anymore which could be the case. Hopefully he'll shine at the WC and bring the awesomeness back to Milan with him.
Don't expect him to shine too much really. That whole national team has come down in leaps and bounds since 2006. They'll make the quarters at best is what I think.
You're in with a point about not bringing in a bodyguard. Though I think Pirlo not being an 'athletic player' can easily carry on for 6 years. The thing is the current set up doesn't suit him.
There's an entirely static team infront of him, and a player whose main strength is exploiting gaps and open spaces with his passing is useless in such a formation.
I daresay you could put Xavi instead of Pirlo and even he would suffer. But even now Pirlo's able to play the metronome pretty well. Up the tempo, down the tempo etc.
I think I already posted about why I think perhaps we should sell him now. We bought him for 18 million Euros and I think we can still sell him for 15, and consider it a good deal.
You're in with a point about not bringing in a bodyguard. Though I think Pirlo not being an 'athletic player' can easily carry on for 6 years. The thing is the current set up doesn't suit him.
There's an entirely static team infront of him, and a player whose main strength is exploiting gaps and open spaces with his passing is useless in such a formation.
I daresay you could put Xavi instead of Pirlo and even he would suffer. But even now Pirlo's able to play the metronome pretty well. Up the tempo, down the tempo etc.
I think I already posted about why I think perhaps we should sell him now. We bought him for 18 million Euros and I think we can still sell him for 15, and consider it a good deal.
FYI, the club's financial statements are going to be released tomorrow at a meeting - we'll find out from there how much (roughly) the club will have available for transfers, not counting extra $$$ from Berlusconi.
QUOTE (Dracoris @ Apr 22 2010, 05:52 AM)
Hopefully he'll shine at the WC and bring the awesomeness back to Milan with him.
I hope Italy go out in the group stage and that Pirlo gets sent off so barely plays if I'm honest. The guy rarely ever gets a rest, the only time he seems to get one is if he's injured. It'd be interesting to see how many games he's played since the start of the 2005/06 season, I bet it's a stupid amount if you count in Internationals too.
I expect a grand total of 10 million.
QUOTE (Zed.D @ Apr 21 2010, 08:49 PM)
I've always liked Trez but now I'd much rather we keep Hunter instead of selling him and signing Trez. I can't stand this "Old Milan | Retirement Home" thing anymore!
As for the meeting in Via Turati, well, I like the De Ceglie bit. but are Juve willing to to let him go? (ie, have they gone totally out of their minds?)
As for the meeting in Via Turati, well, I like the De Ceglie bit. but are Juve willing to to let him go? (ie, have they gone totally out of their minds?)
Im losing my mind soon, people say "lucky that they can even shoot a ball andI say the same thing over and over agian.. At least we won over Real Madrid and we allways make it champions leuage ..
AC Milan Interested In Dimitar Berbatov
I saw it a few days ago and I just found the artical
No contact has been made yet but we admire Berbatov. "He is a strong player who would do very well in Italy. Whether something can be arranged remains to be seen. It has been difficult for Berbatov in Manchester but he is a good player who has a lot to offer."
diego alves is being linked to us for 20M, goal.com
QUOTE (il_diavolo_mtl @ Apr 22 2010, 08:36 PM)
diego alves is being linked to us for 20M, goal.com
We can sign Buffon whenever we want for 20 M.
Why do you think that, d'Arc?
QUOTE (il_diavolo_mtl @ Apr 22 2010, 03:36 PM)
diego alves is being linked to us for 20M, goal.com
Thats not exactly what it says. It says that we should be allocated about 20m for transfers and that a good portion of it will go to Diego Alves....so I'm thinking more like 10-12m
Studio Sport said we'll be getting 30m to invest this summer. I see no point in spending 10-12m for a goalie. Abbiati is just fine and Storari is an excellent sub. We should definitely try to sign Hernanes and a fullback, possibly Rafinha or Aogo. Also, we could easily snap free agents like Goulon and Cacau.
However, first things first, we should get rid of all the garbage in the trunk: Dida, Onyewu, Favalli, Kaladze, Oddo, Jankulovski and Seedorf.
However, first things first, we should get rid of all the garbage in the trunk: Dida, Onyewu, Favalli, Kaladze, Oddo, Jankulovski and Seedorf.
Hi and welcome back, X-Offender!
So, with the 30 million we're theoretically going to have to spend, would you want to put any of it down on a centerback?
So, with the 30 million we're theoretically going to have to spend, would you want to put any of it down on a centerback?
QUOTE (Fishdoll @ Apr 23 2010, 12:23 AM)
Hi and welcome back, X-Offender!
So, with the 30 million we're theoretically going to have to spend, would you want to put any of it down on a centerback?
So, with the 30 million we're theoretically going to have to spend, would you want to put any of it down on a centerback?
Cheers.
Well, my first choice would be Bonucci. He's a great centerback and would fit Nesta's shoes perfectly after Sandro retires. I wouldn't bet on Mexes cause his performance has dropped lately and he's injury-prone too. However, so far it looks like we'll just have to please ourselves with Astori and Yepes, which obviously is not enough.
QUOTE
Balotelli seeks to leave Inter after Barca incidents
April 22, 2010
Mario Balotelli has reportedly handed in a transfer request after the events that followed Inter Milan's 3-1 victory over Barcelona at the San Siro.
Balotelli was booed by his own fans after a speculative shot late on in the game and he threw down his shirt at the final whistle. The striker was criticised by a number of his team-mates after the game and security had to protect him from angry supporters as he left the stadium.
Gazzetta dello Sport has now reported that Balotelli has handed in a transfer request, although club president Massimo Moratti is hopeful the issue can be resolved.
"Now it's difficult to mend," he said on Football Italia. "It's not impossible, but something will have to give. It's as if Balotelli committed suicide in public.
"But I have faith in him and I don't intend to sell him. I don't know if he'll play against Atalanta. There is a lot to do. We'll see."
Balotelli, meanwhile, has said he wants to prove he can be the best player in the game despite recent negative headlines.
"I am ready to become the greatest player in the world," he told Sky Italia. "I am relaxed and nothing has changed. Since childhood I have had this dream and I have no intention of messing it up."
April 22, 2010
Mario Balotelli has reportedly handed in a transfer request after the events that followed Inter Milan's 3-1 victory over Barcelona at the San Siro.
Balotelli was booed by his own fans after a speculative shot late on in the game and he threw down his shirt at the final whistle. The striker was criticised by a number of his team-mates after the game and security had to protect him from angry supporters as he left the stadium.
Gazzetta dello Sport has now reported that Balotelli has handed in a transfer request, although club president Massimo Moratti is hopeful the issue can be resolved.
"Now it's difficult to mend," he said on Football Italia. "It's not impossible, but something will have to give. It's as if Balotelli committed suicide in public.
"But I have faith in him and I don't intend to sell him. I don't know if he'll play against Atalanta. There is a lot to do. We'll see."
Balotelli, meanwhile, has said he wants to prove he can be the best player in the game despite recent negative headlines.
"I am ready to become the greatest player in the world," he told Sky Italia. "I am relaxed and nothing has changed. Since childhood I have had this dream and I have no intention of messing it up."
Balo hands in transfer request - Soccernet (quoting Gazzetta dello Sport)
So, will Balotelli go to England or Spain?
QUOTE (Fishdoll @ Apr 22 2010, 09:29 PM)
So, will Balotelli go to England or Spain?
I think its too early to say. We must give this one time to play out.
I still think if Milan can work a trick or two still we should take the risk, but as dirty as inter as I don't think they're that stupid (at least not anymore... right?!)
As gifted as Balotelli is as a player...after this last incident I'm again not sure I would want him. While I suspect that the jersey tossing might have been part of a planned exit strategy (I think he's wanted out most of the season, easier to do when the club wants you out too), the throwing of one's jersey to the ground is just Not Cool. It's gone a little too far. And if inert are mad enough to want to sell to us, I doubt we'd want to fork over their asking price.
I don't know, if he single handedly destroyed the locker room at inter to the point that Mater'pazzo hit him, i think moratti would want to sell us his "cancer" this should be an interesting development, i would honestly expect the price tag to be 20M, he has 30M talent but a history of shitty attitude which could make him hard to deal.
QUOTE (Fishdoll @ Apr 22 2010, 09:42 PM)
As gifted as Balotelli is as a player...after this last incident I'm again not sure I would want him. While I suspect that the jersey tossing might have been part of a planned exit strategy (I think he's wanted out most of the season, easier to do when the club wants you out too), the throwing of one's jersey to the ground is just Not Cool. It's gone a little too far. And if inert are mad enough to want to sell to us, I doubt we'd want to fork over their asking price.
Materazzi jumped him before or after the tossing
After - in the tunnel on the way to the dressing rooms. According to tuttomercatoweb there was also a yelling match in the dressing room too.
-I'd love it if we spent money on a keeper, we need a good keeper to lead the defense.
-I think we need one fresh signing in every position on the field. GK, DEF, MID, and ST.
-I also don't this we'll spend on a nice CB, atleast probably not until next year. We will just bring in Yepes and either Astori or Albertazzi. Thats just my guess.
-Hernanes would be a sweet pick for the midfield.
-For GK, I personally like Sirigu.
-I think we need one fresh signing in every position on the field. GK, DEF, MID, and ST.
-I also don't this we'll spend on a nice CB, atleast probably not until next year. We will just bring in Yepes and either Astori or Albertazzi. Thats just my guess.
-Hernanes would be a sweet pick for the midfield.
-For GK, I personally like Sirigu.
QUOTE (Fishdoll @ Apr 22 2010, 09:58 PM)
After - in the tunnel on the way to the dressing rooms. According to tuttomercatoweb there was also a yelling match in the dressing room too.
Indeed there were...
QUOTE
Inter's Balotelli attacked over gesture to fans
April 20, 2010
Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic said after his side's Champions League defeat that Inter defender Marco Materazzi attacked team-mate Mario Balotelli in the players' tunnel.
Ibrahimovic said that he saw what happened after Balotelli had thrown off his jersey in anger and gestured to the Inter fans after the final whistle.
"I saw that Materazzi was attacking him in the players' tunnel and I've never seen anything like it," Ibrahimovic told RAI. "If I were him, I'd have left Mario alone, but Materazzi was attacking him and I was stunned. If Materazzi had attacked me like that, I would've decked him in a second!
"Materazzi was causing all sorts of trouble and in the Barcelona locker room we were amazed, all talking about it. A player should be proud after a win, not chase down a 20-year-old to berate him."
Inter players and officials have rounded on Balotelli, who seemed to be angered by a less than warm welcome from the Inter fans when he was substituted on late in the match. Serie A bad boy Balotelli, who has never been a crowd favourite at Inter, volleyed wide in the dying minutes and received another round of jeers. The crowd treatment was no excuse for his behaviour, according to team-mates.
Captain Javier Zanetti said: ''(I am) disappointed that a celebration was ruined with something like this. If the fans whistle at him he's got to understand that it could depend on a lot of different things. We've always stood by him.''
The Daily Telegraph quoted Stankovic as saying: "He's like a child. I'm a father of three kids and we can't take him by the collar, too. He's suffered, but I've suffered too with the fans. He's reacted poorly, but he's still got time.''
Manager Jose Mourinho also had words for substitute Balotelli after the whistle.
"I have been at Inter since July 2008," he said. "If I try to remember all the times I've tried to educate a great talent, there are thousands and thousands. This is a Champions League semi-final, the second most important tie in club football, and something ugly happened."
Inter CEO Ernesto Paolillo says the club will definitely be taking action against the player over the gesture.
"Balotelli's gesture was terrible. Just terrible," he said. "It is something we are going to have to discuss. Will he be punished? Absolutely, yes."
April 20, 2010
Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic said after his side's Champions League defeat that Inter defender Marco Materazzi attacked team-mate Mario Balotelli in the players' tunnel.
Ibrahimovic said that he saw what happened after Balotelli had thrown off his jersey in anger and gestured to the Inter fans after the final whistle.
"I saw that Materazzi was attacking him in the players' tunnel and I've never seen anything like it," Ibrahimovic told RAI. "If I were him, I'd have left Mario alone, but Materazzi was attacking him and I was stunned. If Materazzi had attacked me like that, I would've decked him in a second!
"Materazzi was causing all sorts of trouble and in the Barcelona locker room we were amazed, all talking about it. A player should be proud after a win, not chase down a 20-year-old to berate him."
Inter players and officials have rounded on Balotelli, who seemed to be angered by a less than warm welcome from the Inter fans when he was substituted on late in the match. Serie A bad boy Balotelli, who has never been a crowd favourite at Inter, volleyed wide in the dying minutes and received another round of jeers. The crowd treatment was no excuse for his behaviour, according to team-mates.
Captain Javier Zanetti said: ''(I am) disappointed that a celebration was ruined with something like this. If the fans whistle at him he's got to understand that it could depend on a lot of different things. We've always stood by him.''
The Daily Telegraph quoted Stankovic as saying: "He's like a child. I'm a father of three kids and we can't take him by the collar, too. He's suffered, but I've suffered too with the fans. He's reacted poorly, but he's still got time.''
Manager Jose Mourinho also had words for substitute Balotelli after the whistle.
"I have been at Inter since July 2008," he said. "If I try to remember all the times I've tried to educate a great talent, there are thousands and thousands. This is a Champions League semi-final, the second most important tie in club football, and something ugly happened."
Inter CEO Ernesto Paolillo says the club will definitely be taking action against the player over the gesture.
"Balotelli's gesture was terrible. Just terrible," he said. "It is something we are going to have to discuss. Will he be punished? Absolutely, yes."
Balo attacked after gesture to fans
I'd be very disappointed if we signed Balo. He's bad enough at Inter where he's winning title after title, imagine if he were to come here and we were battling in 3rd/4th every season? He'd be throwing even more tantrums and claiming he was always a Juve fan..
Here's the thing though, I think that Leo could control him. I think Leo could help him mature instead of just butting heads with him like Mourinho.
Possibly, but I think there's as much chance of me growing wings and outflying Locke's donkeys as there is of Leonardo staying at Milan next season.
If we're willing to spend 20-25m for Balotelli, I'd spend them for Dzeko instead. Although it's undeniable Balotelli has great skills and talent, his attitude is very annoying. Not only outside the field, but even when he's playing, all he does is mostly walk and dive. He looks like he's unwilling to help the team. But maybe that's because he fucking hates Inter! If he comes to Milan, the team he's always supported, he might change radically, you never know.
They wouldn't sell him to us. Unless he were to kick up such a fuss. I think teams like City or Arsenal would get a heavy discount as opposed to the 'price' for Milan.
Besides Dzeko is 40 million, no longer 20-25.
Besides Dzeko is 40 million, no longer 20-25.
QUOTE (Jack Sparrow @ Apr 23 2010, 05:25 AM)
They wouldn't sell him to us. Unless he were to kick up such a fuss. I think teams like City or Arsenal would get a heavy discount as opposed to the 'price' for Milan.
Besides Dzeko is 40 million, no longer 20-25.
Besides Dzeko is 40 million, no longer 20-25.
40 million is his price tag in the contract, but his real value moves somewhere around 25-30 million. Besides, we could always include Huntelaar in the deal and drop the price significantly.
If we did Hunt + 10mil for Dzeko that would be pretty cool
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Apr 23 2010, 10:12 AM)
40 million is his price tag in the contract, but his real value moves somewhere around 25-30 million. Besides, we could always include Huntelaar in the deal and drop the price significantly.
Yes..but the Schalke management already came out and said Dzeko's price is 40 million and that's what he'll be sold for. His agent said something similar.
EDIT: That's the Wolfsburg mgmnt. The Fishdoll distracted me with a bottle of Bacardi.
Wolfsburg, Jack. 
And given that Wolfsburg's main sponsor is Volkswagen, they have absolutely no need for money. The 40 million that Dieter Hoeness quoted is not likely to drop very much if at all.
EDIT: Milan's 2009 financial statements have been released.
Income: 327.6 million (237.9 last year); operating loss: 9.8 million (66.8 million last year).
And given that Wolfsburg's main sponsor is Volkswagen, they have absolutely no need for money. The 40 million that Dieter Hoeness quoted is not likely to drop very much if at all.EDIT: Milan's 2009 financial statements have been released.
QUOTE
IL MILAN APPROVA IL BILANCIO 2009
23/04/2010
MILANO - Le Assemblee degli Azionisti di A.C. Milan S.p.A., Milan Entertainment S.r.l. e Milan Real Estate S.p.A. hanno approvato oggi i rispettivi bilanci dell’esercizio 1/1-31/12/2009.
E’ stato presentato inoltre il bilancio consolidato in ottemperanza alle vigenti disposizioni introdotte dal manuale Licenze UEFA.
Il valore della produzione consolidato del Gruppo Milan ammonta a 327,6 milioni di euro contro i 237,9 milioni di euro dell’anno 2008 (+38%).
Il risultato consolidato è pari a 9,8 milioni di euro di perdita contro i 66,8 milioni di perdita dell’anno 2008 (-85%).
23/04/2010
MILANO - Le Assemblee degli Azionisti di A.C. Milan S.p.A., Milan Entertainment S.r.l. e Milan Real Estate S.p.A. hanno approvato oggi i rispettivi bilanci dell’esercizio 1/1-31/12/2009.
E’ stato presentato inoltre il bilancio consolidato in ottemperanza alle vigenti disposizioni introdotte dal manuale Licenze UEFA.
Il valore della produzione consolidato del Gruppo Milan ammonta a 327,6 milioni di euro contro i 237,9 milioni di euro dell’anno 2008 (+38%).
Il risultato consolidato è pari a 9,8 milioni di euro di perdita contro i 66,8 milioni di perdita dell’anno 2008 (-85%).
Income: 327.6 million (237.9 last year); operating loss: 9.8 million (66.8 million last year).
This is actually fan-frickin-tastic. What gives me an absolute boner is that we're doing this without our own stadium and getting dumped out of CL early!
Tuttomercatoweb reports that Milan are interested in Germany U21 Dennis Aogo.
Hmm. Heard this. We're also supposedly interested in De Wiel as well..though it's only because they need to name some random European clubs who will compete with Arsenal for youngsters.
QUOTE (Jack Sparrow @ Apr 23 2010, 07:34 AM)
Yes..but the Schalke management already came out and said Dzeko's price is 40 million and that's what he'll be sold for. His agent said something similar.
EDIT: That's the Wolfsburg mgmnt. The Fishdoll distracted me with a bottle of Bacardi.
EDIT: That's the Wolfsburg mgmnt. The Fishdoll distracted me with a bottle of Bacardi.
That's what they'll always say, but no one on friggin' earth would pay that much for a player who still has to prove himself in the big stage.
Possible. But the fact is I wouldn't pay more than 20-22 million for Dzeko with wages of 3.5 million for 3 years. I don't think we can actually. The way I see it..he's just got one more year left on his contract, if he signs a new contract with them, he doesn't want to play with us that bad...if he does he wouldn't sign a contract and Wolfsburg have to sell him to us cheap.
Any clue what his current wages are?
Any clue what his current wages are?
No idea. If I were to choose, however, I wouldn't pick neither Balotelli nor Dzeko. They cost too much, and we have to spend that little money available to strengthen defense and midfield. I feel our attack is comptetitive enough. We only miss a vice-Pato, and swapping Cacau for free would be a very clever move.
well galliani has stated on goal.com that dont expect us to spend big and no major movements so it ll be some youngsters and perhaps one or two players for 6-7 million
THat's assuming you believe anything on goal.com, suhail.
X-Off, I agree that Dzeko and Balotelli are probably too expensive but Cacau? Not a good alternative even if he is free. He's just not that good IMO, and I watch Bundesliga games very regularly.
X-Off, I agree that Dzeko and Balotelli are probably too expensive but Cacau? Not a good alternative even if he is free. He's just not that good IMO, and I watch Bundesliga games very regularly.
Well, I'm talking about the players we've been linked with. Studio Sport said a couple of days ago that Cacau has already accepted our proposal, with a wage about 2.7m for season. But obviously there are much better players out there that I would choose over him.
Is Cacau better than Mancini?
Not in my view he ain't.
QUOTE (Jack Sparrow @ Apr 23 2010, 08:33 AM)
Hmm. Heard this. We're also supposedly interested in De Wiel as well..though it's only because they need to name some random European clubs who will compete with Arsenal for youngsters.
This would honestly make me hug Galliani when he comes to montreal
QUOTE (Jack Sparrow @ Apr 23 2010, 04:33 PM)
Is Cacau better than Mancini?
It's hard to say really. Mancini should be better, especially a better winger. While Cacau showed way more this season than Mancini and is more a forward than a winger but as striker as in finishing I don't like him too much. Cacau impressed this season, but really is not that good. Mancini hasn't impress in a very long time, but used to be very good what Cacau never was and never will be.
This is a "lo-fi" version of our main content. To view the full version with more information, formatting and images, please click here.