I think we should start playing a typical 4-3-3, with real wingers and a dynamic midfield. Time to use Bojan regularly, and Boateng as a box-to-box mid. Since we lost De Jong, we either sign a quality DM or play Montolivo there a la Pirlo. I'd personally go with:



I think such a formation should be tested for a couple of games, see how it fares.

Stekelenburg? Why not. He's been rated highly (but I'm not sure about his consistency).

News:

Galliani: "We’ll see how the negotiations for Pato and Robinho will go. They both want to return to their home country."

Galliani: "Balotelli? It's difficult, primarily because of the financial aspect. We will see what happens."

-We have reached an agreement with Siena for defender Luiz Neto. The deal will be 4m and Ganz on loan for next season. He will arrive on co-own.

-We are interested in Isco who has a release clause of 21m.

-G Rossi's agent: "There are clubs in italy, germany,england interested in him. Something interesting could happen:"


-Flamengo are close to signing Robinho. They have offered 10m to milan and 3.5 milan/yr to robinho. Now there will be talks between robinho's reps and flamengo.

Galliani: "Robinho to Flamengo? Yes, it's possible."

Galliani: "The negotiations with Flamengo for Robinho will not be concluded before January 2nd, when their new management takes charge."

Galliani: "New clubs could join the race for Robinho before January 2nd. Robinho is not in Rio de Janeiro yet."


-Arsenal have joined the race for Pato. Wenger wants him and is willing to pay 15m for his signature.



-We are close to finalizing the deal for Momo Sissoko from PSG. The player could arrive by January 7th.

-Chirches agent: No clubs have reached an agreement with Steau but I can confirm theres are many many clubs interested.

-Conte: "Drogba? I haven't heard anything from the board about him"

-Strasser could be sent to Genoa on a swap loan deal with juraj kucka.

-Borriello is on his way to inter, very close deal.

Adel Taarabt: "I would only refuse offers from the big English clubs, if Milan made me an offer."
Adel Taarabt: "My agent is in talks with Galliani, but it depends on what happens with Robinho and Pastore."


-Raiola has finished his business in Brazil and Galliani has gone their to finalize the deal. They have now sent Raiola to holland to begin initial talks for Van Ginkel. Braida could join him as well.

-Kaka is linked with a move to milan.


-Seedorf: "If the rumors about me returning to Milan are true? No. I will stay in Brazil."
Seedorf: "Milan must not do with Stephan like they did with Pato. They made him the star of the team when he still had everything to prove."


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It looks like negotiations with Flamengo have fallen apart because they deem Robinho too expensive.

Momo Sissoko? That's a name Allegri surely has on his Christmas list.

Positive meeting between Galliani and Corinthians regarding Pato. It looks like the duck is on his way out.

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Galliani is so fucking fast when he wants to cash in on players, but when it comes to purchasing them... if Pato leaves but Robinho remains, I'll be a bit pissed off to say the least.

I'm really sad right now. Must be even tougher for you...

I can't be not sad for selfish reasons as a Milan fan, but I think it's the right move for him, whether he wanted it or the club got fed up and decided to let go of him. his potential has never been in question for me, I think we will see him in Europe again when he rediscovers his form and confidence again. I just hope it won't be in Italy. it'd be painful to see him at Inter or Juve or Roma or whatever.

If...if he rediscovers his form. And hopefully he will. But it really is painful. If he leaves, we close a big chapter.

So, I'm reading Chelsea has said Lampard to find another club in January as he is no longer needed (people.co.uk). What do you guys say, would Lampard make a good Milan short term fit?

I doubt he would want to move to another league at his age and adjusting to Italian football at 34.

I can't even imagine Lampard in a red&black shirt, he'd look funny...

I would welcome him (as well as Ashley Cole) simply because this is 2012-13 not 2005. but Berlu said he'd not sign anyone above 23, didn't he?

On the other hand, he loves Chelsea, it would be logical for him to move as far away as possible. But who am I kidding, China or America will most likely be the places he'll end up.

He loves them but he didn't grew up there (came from West Ham) and it's not like he owes them something right now since they are the ones who forcing him out. I think he still have some football left before the retirement America/China move.

With both of them gone we'll be saving a tremendous amount on their wages as well. They both earn around €16 million per year (including taxes), plus €25 million from their sales, that's about €41 million for 2013.

I think he could play a #10 role in Italy. He's lost the ability to play box-to-box like when he was at his best, but he can still pass a ball and score goals. I'd take him until the end of the season and depending how he adjusts, give him another 1-year deal in the summer.

Might work if Allegri would be willing to change our tactics accordingly, but I don't think he would want to go here considering our current state.

He'll change the tactics, but not accordingly

Globesporte suggets that Pato actually threatened Milan that he'd leave for free next June if we don't sell him right now to Corinthians.

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I think that's pure BS. Sure, Pato wants to leave, but I don't think he'd go that far as to actually threaten his own club.

I'd feel Lampard will likely move to the USA Maybe with Red bull New York or LA galaxy, But Im keeping ethier if not the US then likely will be China or the Middle east,
Of course he's been linked with QPR but i doubt Lampard would end up there ethier.

Also bear in mind Lampard is on around 150,000 a week so again a move there would attract him more.

If Italy is to mention i remember sometime in 07/08 at the start or middle of the season he was pretty hotly in a saga with a move to Inter Milan i remember XD.

I'd take Lampard in a heartbeat.

One of the few English players that I really admire. Always keeps his head down and works hard, no backstage drama, gives his all to the team and is a great midfield player.

I think he still has a few good years of European football left in him. It would be a waste for him to go to the middle eas or US now

Rumors of Josip Ilicic joining us.

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I have no idea who or how good he is. Can anyone shed some light? Being a Palermo player, I don't expect much at all..

Scrap that, he's never really impressed me.

There apperar to be rumors of a pending sale of the club to some Chinese buyers (not clear if it is a full or partial sale). Sorry, no source for this (got it through my son). Has anyone heard anything?

He was promising, but ended up average. I hope this isn't true cause we need quality.

Illicic is a talented lad. His time at Palermo was slightly overshadowed while Pastore was there in my opinion, but he still managed to pull of some greats plays, score some really nice goals and he has some wow factor as can be seen through his displays of skill. Don't get me wrong though, Pastore is the better player without a doubt, and if I had to choose I'd pick him over Josep easily, but that's not to say he won't be a good addition to our current roster where only Montolivio is our real creative type player. I'll admit I haven't seen any of him from this season at all, so I don't know what sort of form he has been in lately, but the guy has talent which in my opinion is undeniable. Monto wasn't going through the best of times at Fiorentina after falling from grace, and has turned out great for us. Who's to say it won't be the same in this case? In football there are no guarantees; once we can strike a good deal, there is no reason to not sign him.

I know people are going to say the usual, don't judge a player from youtibe clips, but I've actually seen him play a couple times for Palermo (while Pastore was there) and he manged to impress me. Here is a clip just to give you a little idea of what he's capable of: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryegU54_RXc

From that video he actually looked like a clumsy player with a couple shots here and there. Not what we need.

Actually, Ilicic used to play much better when Pastore was there than after he left. I guess the fact that he plays in a crappy team like Palermo doesn't help, but I honestly don't think he's what we need.

I don't think we 'need' him per say, I'd much prefer Sneijder or something, but if the financials are good for this deal, given our current situation I won't be upset.

Zamparini said he wants €30 million for Ilicic.

F<vk that!!

Zamparini is crazy anyway, can't see a club paying that for him, that's insane.

I don't think we're be dealing with that wacko

I still enjoy the fact that we managed to snitch Nocerino from him for only €500k.

Yeah, indeed.

Sneijder for 10m would still be a huge bargain. and if we're going to lose Robinho and even sadder now, Pato, then surely the management must bring in a very good alternative. I'd personally rather get Seijder and maybe even Kaka and go for a Carlo type xmas tree than get a mediocre forward like Matri, who at this point would be of no use to us. We can already see how Pazzini struggles because we have terrible supply from midfield.

Something like this imo would be great



I personally don't see El Shaarawy as a winger, his dribbling is very bad. He does have pace and an amazing eye for goal. Which is why he should be closer to the goal imo

Sneijder in? For the same amount Robinho is worth? That really would be a steal. I know he's injury prone, but so is Robinho and also all other players had considered (Kaka, Ganso, etc.). I'm all for it, this is a player who can bring us to the next level.

Sneijder? he's over 23 and therefore not an option

But that aside, he's too good for us, and I don't trust our management anymore... we're so doomed it's unbelievable.

Only if Boateng gives him the #10 shirt.

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Seems like the Robinho deal is stuck at the moment since Santos doesn't want to pay more than 7 mil for him.

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I'll be really p!ssed off if we lose Pato and end up stuck with Robinho!

It's pretty much irrelevant since both of them are useless in their own way for this season.

Nah, Robinho wants to leave more than Pato. I'm sure they'll reach an agreement eventually.

I wouldn't mind taking Pato off you guys

Would not mind at all.

It looks like Armero is about to sign for Napoli.

And there goes one of the best fullback options in years