Summer Mercato 2011

[Aficio]

Milan is watching 10/15M El Shaarawy.

This young attacking midfielder (1992) is on loan at Padova. He is half Italian half Egyptian. His club is GENOA.

[theaxeofpain]

Maybe Allegri is trolling with the journalists and they are feeding him.

Latest from Max's indications: the new signing is Spanish. (not that I believe it, but anyway)

[russo-neri]

First of all, why should the league not sell it's TV rights based on the winning teams. It took EPL about 15 yrs to get to where they are now, but it started like Liga. Having a competitive could means all the teams are crap or are great. As of now, the Serie A is not a fun league to watch, just look at the empty stadiums and the quality of board casting compare to the likes of EPL and Liga. That's got to change. Also, as Serie A as a whole is not attractive, you can only sell those who is, ie Milan, Inter, Juve...Once money start rolling in, teams like Lecce and Parma will also get it's benefits.

As for my jibe on IT, well, they are not in a strong group and Estonia ain't Brazil of Europe. I don't hate Italian but stating that media is over playing it as bas as the English with their EPL.

You just proved my point though - you said it took EPL 15 yrs to get to where they are. To me that implies you agree with the business model of EPL. And you should! EPL was dominated for many years by the big four. Then Man City became relevant. Who's to say that a team like Wolves eventually get a superstar player the way Napoli got Maradona? All of a sudden, the EPL has another brand name to add to their portfolio - making the EPL even more successful.

I just looked it up. Barca and Madrid have won 23 of the last 27 titles in La Liga. There is such a disparity between those 2 teams vs the rest that there can't posibly be any interest in selling La Liga TV rights at a league level. To me la Liga has come down to the clasico and barca's and Madrid's performances in Europe. I don't want the same for Serie A.

The alternative (and exact opposite of what I argued) would be for all the big teams of Europe to say F U to their domestic leagues and start a 20 team european super league. But that will never happen...

[Dha Brain]

Tuesday 7 June, 2011
Milan to make Menez offer

Italian champions Milan could be on the verge of signing Roma enigma Jeremy Menez, according to Mediaset.

Menez may quit the Stadio Olimpico outfit this summer, three years after arriving from French outfit Monaco.

According to the story, the Rossoneri officials have already agreed personal terms with the 24-year-old attacking midfielder.

Milan, who it is said are confident of landing the player for less than €10m, will now have to reach an agreement with Roma once the club’s takeover is completed.

Meanwhile, Milan are also being linked with Barcelona left-back Maxwell by reports on Tuesday.

The Brazilian defender, represented by agent Mino Raiola who works closely with Milan, is seemingly available.

However, the latter could only arrive if fellow summer signing Taye Taiwo is handed a French passport in order to free up a non-EU spot in the squad.

http://www.football-italia.net/news.html

I Like ! whose the egyptian ? , sounds interesting italian / egyptian ? , hope he plays like mohammed zidan / giovinco in midfield haha !

[LebRN]

Maxwell to take the non-eu spot if available???....wtf

[Jay Crisp]

Well it makes sense .
Despite signing quality players they were more great deals than us becoming a spending monster again.
I'm presuming you're wondering about Ganso ? Well o don't think we are on the position to spend 35 million + on a 21 year old.
Not something our mgt will do.As I have said I firmly believe that we'll sign a mid for 10 -15 million on 1.5 -2 million wages.

I don't think there will be a Cesc or Ganso or a present..
Menez looks like a signing we'd make , about 10 million not super high wages good player.

[theaxeofpain]

Menez for less than 10M would be e steal imo.

[reza]

Well it makes sense .
Despite signing quality players they were more great deals than us becoming a spending monster again.
I'm presuming you're wondering about Ganso ? Well o don't think we are on the position to spend 35 million + on a 21 year old.
Not something our mgt will do.As I have said I firmly believe that we'll sign a mid for 10 -15 million on 1.5 -2 million wages.

I don't think there will be a Cesc or Ganso or a present..
Menez looks like a signing we'd make , about 10 million not super high wages good player.

We can all laugh at Galliani saying things that are diversions or whatever but if they do as you describe and then talk about winning CL and stuff then that's not funny anymore and in fact insulting.

[Ca Rossonero]

Some rumors, Milan are close to El Shaawary for 10-15 mil. Inter want him too, but he might stay at padova or genoa next year.

The player, who turns 19 only in October is one of the most interesting prospects in the world, and according to his agent Roberto La Florio, AC Milan have put a close eye on him.

La Florio said: “I can only say that Allegri told me that Milan are watching, but there were no official contacts with the two clubs [Milan & Inter]. His value? I think the boy is worth €10/15 million.”

El Shaawary is probably biggest italian talent scoring 9 times in serie B as an 18 year old. He scored twice in promotion playoff. He's a treqartista, though Padova play more of a 4-3-3 than a 4-3-1-2 and he's usually at LW (actually judging by padova lineup's they've used them almost 50/50)

Here is game to send Padova thru in promotion playoff. Padova came back from down 2-0 and then 3-2. El Shaawry is #92:

goals at 1:35 and 3:10


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Allegri now drops hint mr. X is ambidextrous and wears size 42 shoes. Two names which fit.... fabregas and modric. I'd be cool w/ either

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There is also a rumor we have signed Menez. I wouldn't mind menez at all. He's a versatile player (CAM/Winger/Forward) who would bring something. But if he's our only midfield creative signing i'd be disappointed.

[tim_milan]

I hope he s not doing a Gallegri with us.
http://www.football-italia.net/jun6e.html