Agreed,sadly,that's not how we handle our business usually,and it never was.(At least in the last 3-4 seasons where I've avidly followed Milan).What I really think we lack is in the midfield.We currently have one of the best attacking force in the world,in addition,to being quite diverse.We have two amazing supporting strikers in Cassano,and Robinho.Ibrahimovic is the full package when it comes to a forward,he can make assists,score goals,hold up play,link-up play,and he also tracks back a lot.We have Pato,Inzaghi,Paloschi as pure finishers that can get the job done,and slot that goal into the net.Pato might be more than that,but we'll see.For me,it doesn't come better than that.I doubt any club has such capabilities in the attack.
I also think we are very solid defense wise.We have the current best center-back in the world,and Nesta.Although,Nesta seems off-pace currently...I believe he'll get his mojo back,and if that happens'we'd have a great center back couple.Let's not forget that we have Mexes and Yepes as back-ups.Our fullback condition has improved with the signing of Taiwo,and the constant improvement of Abate.Zambrotta is a solid backup for them,so that hopefully we won't have to play Antonini.Taiwo,and Abate are both young,and athletic so I wouldn't worry too much about injuries or fitness problems when it comes to them.
So,in the sense of attackers and defenders,things are really looking great for us.I mean we could have maybe signed one fullback there,and got rid of Antonini.Or,even replace the dreadful Bonera.But,these players lie in the last pecking order when it comes to playing time that it normally wouldn't matter much.In addition,we could always be optimistic about them playing better.(That never actually happens ;p).
So,really I'm not sad about any part of the transfer market when it comes to defenders and attackers.
Let's see where the real problem lies in,the midfield.An integral part of any football team...Obviously.
Gattuso,and Ambrosini are both awful.Van Bommel is only one of those DMs that should get a starting position.I would be satisfied if both were squad players or a replacement for Van Bommel,but that is not the case.Either Ambrosini or Gattuso will be starting in a game next season unless something miraculous happens,and we sign more that a left midfielder,the infamous Mister X.
Personally,the only player in the midfield that I think is doing his job correctly is Van Bommel.Others,are either not up to the task or placed in a wrong position.For example,I can easily see Boateng excel in a right midfield role,his original position,then playing in a deep role where really high technical abilities are required in addition to sick dribbling skills,killer passes...Assets boateng doesn't have.We simply don't have a player who can play best in the attacking midfielder role.
Our best current solution is Robinho...although as seen last season,he might start drifting on the wings,turning the formation into a 4-3-3,and killing Pato's efficiency.Their isn't a plethora of solutions for this position on the transfer market either.
Aquilani is one of those solutions,and Kaka is an even better one,but he might come with a hefty price tag,and wages,in addition to other baggage.
On the left side of the midfield,we have Seedorf who has been performing lately,but he just can't keep up at such.He'll be a marvelous squad player though,if we get Mister "X".He can step his game up anytime,and provide that quality that we need when he's healthy,and all.Montolivo might be the solution for the left side of the midfield,although we can't buy him and rest our laurels if we want to compete on three fronts.Our midfield will have to work in an efficient way,without the playmaking part of the game being based on only one great player.
That's why I believe signing Montolivo,and Aquilani together would be the right thing to do,in addition,maybe to a flashy signing like Kaka or Ganso.We'd get a midfield that works like a unit,not depending only on one player...that causes us to be fucked when he is injured.
If we make such signings,I would only blame Allegri if we don't win at least a double this season.Although,I still like the fact that we have a young coach,it does come with some disadvantages to the club.He seems adamant on playing two defensive midfielders,and a large part of his success might be because of our star players.Although he got the job done last year,he will have to fix some small tactical problems and wrong selection for better performance from our team.Hopefully,all will be good.
Long post,acid style,yeah baby.