PLease find out the new wages. Otherwise there will be hell to pay for if Ambro ever has a bad game. We'll just assume he is on Five million a year and talk of how Strasser should have played instead.

Logic yes. But uncle fester can get sentimental at times.

Official Milan sign midfielders Riccardo Montolivo and Bakaye Traore on free transfers.

Still, you don't usually take a player's number away from him.

If it is as you say, a gesture from the player himself than it's another thing. But we're allowed to be hopeful

I looked at some clips of this Strootman kid, he looks impressive. I know, youtube can make me look amazing, but the talent is very obvious to see, especially in the way he picks his passes

Wouldn't surprise me to see Pato and Robinho gone next year. I'd keep Maxi for all the reasons stated above (but not for 8m no way), trade Binho for Ganso, and buy Tevez.

Strootman and Ogbonna would be nice based on what you guys are saying but I don't know them.

I am wondering too what it means, Van Bommel taking Strootman's number. Van Bommel is doing his best to convince Milan to sign Strootman. Van Marwijk is also a big admirer of Strootman. A year ago he called him up when playing for FC Utrecht, and he has said things about him like he is a player who is not quickly confused, and is strong in battles. And that he has seen enough attributes that will make him a top player.



What do people here think of Ogbonna? Both him and Acerbi, I am not familair with them.

What do people here think of Ogbonna? Both him and Acerbi, I am not familair with them.

Alberto Aquilani considered for shock Manchester City switch

Aquilani is set for a return to Anfield this summer, after AC Milan opted not to take up their option to buy the 27-year-old following a season-long move, with the player falling 6 games short of the 25 league appearances needed to trigger an automatic £5 million permanent deal.

It is the second time in recent seasons that Aquilani has experienced such disappointment, with Juventus also turning down their option to sign the player after a similar loan switch in 2010.

The former Italy international is now set for an uncertain return to Merseyside in pre-season, having asked to quit the club just 12 months and 18 matches into a five-year-contract, after failing to impress Reds bosses Roy Hodgson and then Kenny Dalglish, who both agreed to farm him out on loan.

However, while Aquilani's agent remains in Milan trying to convince the Rossoneri to change their mind, reports elsewhere suggest Manchester City are contemplating a £2 million offer, with manager Roberto Mancini keen for the former Roma star to replace the out-going David Pizarro and Owen Hargreaves.

Pizarro has returned to Rome following a six-month spell at City, and while Mancini was impressed with his influence off the pitch, he is targetting added depth in a bid to make a push in the Champions League next season.

Aquilani is likely to be available for a cut-price of around £4 million - double what City are reportedly ready to offer, but still a bargain for a player with 21 caps for Italy.

Aquilani, who tuned down moves to Arsenal and Chelsea as a 16-year-old, cost Liverpool £17 million in 2010, in a deal they are still making payments on.

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AC MILAN BID FOR PSV MIDFIELDER
Posted on Saturday, 19th May 2012 by Forza Italian Football Staff
AC Milan have made a move to sign PSV Eindhoven’s Kevin Strootman according to reports.
The 22-year-old is apparently a target for Premier League side Manchester United, but it seems the Rossoneri have stolen a march on their transfer rivals.
Talksport are reporting that the Italian side have already made a bid for the midfielder as they look to further reinforce their squad following the signings of Riccardo Montolivo and Bakaye Traore.
Strootman made 27 appearances for PSV this season in the Eredivisie.

Sure, he'd be great, that's what we need - a future investment.

I also think Rossi from Villareal would be great. I know he's injured and will be injured for a longer period, but anyway, I'd take him and gamble.

Barça want to offer €20 million + Keita (or just €25 million) for Thiago Silva.

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Joke of the year. Any offer below €50 million is not arguable.

they paid more for alves and expect to get silva for cheaper

Selling Silva is out of the question, especially now that Nesta's gone. But seriously, €25 million??? F@ck off!

Wasn't Keita's contract running out?! what's the point of including him in their offer?

Not exactly. But I think he can leave for free under some FIFA regulation, like when De Sanctis left Udinese for Sevilla in 2007 for free, even though his contract had not expired.

Not exactly. But I think he can leave for free under some FIFA regulation, like when De Sanctis left Udinese for Sevilla in 2007 for free, even though his contract had not expired.

Selling Silva is out of the question, especially now that Nesta's gone. But seriously, €25 million??? F@ck off!

I just looked into that. It's the most retarded thing I have ever heard in football. Players have way too much power.

TWM claims we've signed Gabriel Vasconcelos Ferreira, 20 years old GK of Cruzeiro for about €300k-500k. He'll be replacing Roma as our third goalie.

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Horrific developments these days....Maldini begging Milan not to sell iBra AND Silva I mean, like WTF is goin on?

Times are changing ...

Honestly speaking, this new crop of players don't show any sign of belonging as did the old crop. Hence I have this gut feeling that Silva's move (if at all) would be easier than that of Sheva or Kaka's moves.

And (something I do believe in) why would he stay? So fans can chastise him ala Seedorf and Gattuso in their final seasons for Milan? Especially after such successful careers.

I believe he will be more successful somewhere else, let alone appreciated more

Of course they do ... 5 years later though

Hence my point, why should he stay here? While he can go to Barca and be 10 times the successful player

That's not a given and you know it. look at what happened to Zlatan. and besides, Barca's winning cycle may have well come to an end.

That's not a given and you know it. look at what happened to Zlatan. and besides, Barca's winning cycle may have well come to an end.

To be honest Zed, we have very little say in this .. Players turning down lucrative moves to (ala Gattuso to United) to stay at Milan (this was in 06 or 07).

And it is not like Gattuso just popped in and said play me now or I will eat you .. The coaches selected him, for whatever reason ... His form was not good? ok, but that does not erase the history. Or warrant excess rants and slurs against a LEGEND!

Then turn a blind eye on Pippo Inzaghi ... Why should Silva stay? For the same treatment? Why not go seek other fortunes. At least he will win more, earn more, if not Barca then Madrid .. If not Madrid then City.


Milanfan.com is the perfect place for these players to come and see how legends are treated and remembered

It seems odd to have a young goalkeeper as third choice. Usually they're loaned out so they get to play more matches.

Let me just quote this bit from han's post:

Also, I'm sure the fans who made the farewell for Rino, Pippo and Nesta so great also had moments where they criticised one of them for mistakes, but that does not mean that in the end they were not given a proper send off or that they won't be missed

Why should Silva stay? because he's still too young to be treated like an ex-player and well, he wants to stay. I don't know why we're having this argument.

Inzaghi and Gattuso got the farewell they deserve as legends. both at the stadium and over the internet! I don't know what bad treatment/remembrance you're talking about.

To be honest Zed, we have very little say in this .. Players turning down lucrative moves to (ala Gattuso to United) to stay at Milan (this was in 06 or 07).

And it is not like Gattuso just popped in and said play me now or I will eat you .. The coaches selected him, for whatever reason ... His form was not good? ok, but that does not erase the history. Or warrant excess rants and slurs against a LEGEND!

Then turn a blind eye on Pippo Inzaghi ... Why should Silva stay? For the same treatment? Why not go seek other fortunes. At least he will win more, earn more, if not Barca then Madrid .. If not Madrid then City.


Milanfan.com is the perfect place for these players to come and see how legends are treated and remembered