(06-23-2011, 05:33 PM)Hasan Rossonero Wrote: I rarely speculate about ostensibly far-fetched deals. However, I do think that we're in the running to sign Fabregas.

The pregnant silence around our real target and the growing speculation in admittedly peripheral media outlets have raised my expectations. I think our interest is real, and our offer will be substantial. I know some here think that those of us waiting for the "Fabregas e' del Milan" headline in late July or August are deluded, but I have hope. The funds we are gathering from players' sales, and the funds we may gather from the departure of Cassano could be used to launch a 35 million euros+ bid.

Thiago Silva was in the news again today, professing his love for our shirt. I hope this doesn't turn into a Kaka saga, but I think it already has. Unfortunately, players who pledge fealty are never to be believed these days. Neither are, of course, officials. Galliani will keep TS as long as Berlu wants.

Paolo Berlusconi, the brother of Silvio, also recently said that if a colossal offer came in for TS it would make sense to sell him to buy many Thiago Silvas. Of course, it's absurd to think anyone but the best could do instead of T. Silva. Paolo hasn't learned that he comes from the Berlusconi family, but only one member of that family is the most successful. Further, what he says doesn't have much weight, but it shows an awareness of the fiscal, and not solely the sentimental. Sadly, I think TS will be in La Liga by 2013.

The transfer market is strange now. In particular, Barcelona and Real Madrid have made it impossible to compete. FFP will change the landscape to the detriment of Serie A sides (for reasons you already know). FFP rules also come at a time when Serie A needs to compete in Europe. The league already lost its 3rd spot, and it needs to reclaim it.

A big signing is needed now before we bear the full brunt of FFP.

(06-23-2011, 02:47 PM)russo-neri Wrote:

(06-23-2011, 08:46 AM)Siregar Wrote: Yeah, avatar that made mzk thought that I am from Africa.

I actually thought that too. It would be cool to know where all of you are from. I know we have the option of identifying our location on our profiles, but no one fills that out (I'm guilty myself).

I'm from New York City.

BTW Siregar - nice little article for you on football-italia about how Mister X is Cesc.

(06-23-2011, 03:38 PM)russo-neri Wrote: Every time we do deals with Genoa, I get worried. I'm worried that something is up. The boateng deal seems basically a buying of Genoa's EU spot which I doubt the FIGC would approve. If we do it again, they might come after us.

(06-23-2011, 07:21 PM)Siregar Wrote:

(06-23-2011, 02:47 PM)russo-neri Wrote: I actually thought that too. It would be cool to know where all of you are from. I know we have the option of identifying our location on our profiles, but no one fills that out (I'm guilty myself).

I'm from New York City.

BTW Siregar - nice little article for you on football-italia about how Mister X is Cesc.

I hope if someone does meet Osuji, he doesn't say hallo and say "Hey Siregar!!! You are in Italy too!".

I am from Indonesia btw (North Sumatera).

Well, about Fabregas, my favorite player to come to Milan is Ganso. I just like watching him play-making the game.
Thanks russo-neri to let me know. I'll read that.

I get influenced by Moggi's statement saying like that Milan should be clever in their searching of quality midfielder. He said that Fagregas is the quality for Milan, not Hamsik (or something like that, I forget something easily you all know . The point is he recommended Fabregas not Hamsik since Hamsik wouldn't give so much impact to Milan like Fabregas would). That's why I keep dreaming Fabregas.

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(06-23-2011, 03:38 PM)russo-neri Wrote: Every time we do deals with Genoa, I get worried. I'm worried that something is up. The boateng deal seems basically a buying of Genoa's EU spot which I doubt the FIGC would approve. If we do it again, they might come after us.

Boateng is EU player. He is German (his brother plays for Germany).

(06-23-2011, 09:06 PM)Hitman Wrote: Ok guys now its for u to pinch urselves and wake up to reality..there won't be Fabregas coming...Ganso most likely and if we are lucky we'll get Hamsik too. Usually when we are linked with players, we rule them out due to lack of financial power, this time ii know we have the capability to buy him, however I am not sure we have the players desire to join us. This is a different matter..however Barca have said that Cesc might be too expensive...

I say the less possible we make it seem, the more Galliani will try for it...so for superstition sake - let's just say Cesc is impossible and unattainable...who's with me?

(06-23-2011, 08:20 PM)Hasan Rossonero Wrote: @JayCrisp--thanks.

Juve have 70 million euros to spend.

http://www.calciomercato.com/mercato/juve-niente-alibi-i-soldi-per-aguero-ci-sono-319532

http://www.sportmediaset.mediaset.it/calcio/juventus/articoli/1839/elkann-juve-futuro-da-grande.shtml?refresh_cens