Mercato Rossonero: Milan Transfer Activity Inside Out

dostoevsky wrote:

Crimson wrote:Can you guys hit me up on the latest on Ganso?

A real favourite player of mine and I'm hoping he makes a move to one of Europe's best clubs.

Would love to see him bossing Serie A with Milan.

A quick summary from what I understand is that the price may have been negotiated down to around 30 million euros, with an agreement to be made after the Copa Libertadores Final, pending the opening up of a non-EU slot either through Taiwo acquiring a French passport or the Italian FA relaxing the rules to allow an extra player to be signed during the transfer window. A transfer may occur in January if these conditions aren't met before the summer window closes.

As far as I know the discussion concerning price and the willingness of Santos to sell Ganso at this stage aren't backed up by quotes, so in a sense we're dealing with truth by consensus from sources "surrounding" the clubs. Galliani has confirmed interest but not a bid, but has been very diplomatic when discussing Ganso, possibly to distract from the deal or possibly out of respect for Santos.

I haven't been searching for news of the transfer recently though so my understanding may be skewed or inaccurate, so if someone else has anything to add concerning verifying the claims made about Ganso with quotes I'd be interested as well.

milanista99 wrote:

Chagur wrote:Genoa have bought from AC Milan midfielder Merkel. Probably co-ownership

Source? I was pretty sure he was going on loan to Novara

Massimo Oddo says he would be willing to leave Milan this summer, but nobody has come forward for his signature.

“I have a contract with Milan and I’m just focusing on being ready for pre-season,” the 35-year-old noted.

“However, if the club told me that I was no longer needed then I would consider some other options.

“Nevertheless, up until now, I haven’t heard from anybody. I have a year left on my contract and I will just respect that.”

The right-back, who won the 2006 World Cup with Italy, was rarely used last season after making just seven League appearances for a total of 433 minutes.

“I always look to be at the disposal of the Coach,” he added. “I would have liked to have played more, but I was always ready when called upon."

New Milan defender Philippe Mexes is hoping to be back in competitive action by September.

Mexes hasn’t played since he damaged knee ligaments in Roma’s home defeat to Juventus last April.

Talking to RMC Sports, the Rossoneri’s Bosman summer signing admitted that he hopes to be available for France’s September 2 clash against Albania.

“I have to admit that I am thinking about that game,” he said. “I want to be there and I’ll do all that I can to make it.

“I’ve been in Toulouse for the last two months working on my rehabilitation. I’m just focused on being fit again as soon as possible in order to play alongside my teammates.

“The season at Milan will start on July 12. At the moment everything is going well. I’m doing my best to get back into action quickly.”

It’s a never-ending love story between Milan and Genoa as another deal has been struck between the sides – that will see Alexander Merkel joining the Rossoblu on co-ownership – reports Sky Sport 24.

AC Milan chiefs Adriano Galliani and Ariedo Braida met with Genoa President Enrico Preziosi last night and decision regarding Merkel’s future had been taken, as he will be playing for Genoa next year.

Merkel will not be alone as Giacomo Beretta is co-owned by Genoa too and will be with him.

There were rumors that the German midfielder will be joining newly-promoted side Novara but it appears that Merkel, who turns 20 next February, has chosen to join Genoa instead.

There are reports in the peninsula that Milan are planning a move for Fiorentina Captain Riccardo Montolivo and according to il Corriere dello Sport, Milan boss Massimiliano Allegri even met him this week.

However, Giovanni Branchini, the agent of the 26-year-old regista, who has become a regular for the Italian national team, says that he doesn’t believe that Montolivo will be playing for the Rossoneri next season.

“For Riccardo, there are requests, mainly from Italy, I’m working to find suitable place. Milan want him? It’s almost impossible to make this deal as the two clubs have chilly rapport,” he told Sportitalia.

Inter and a host of European clubs are also interested in Montolivo.

Dim123 wrote:Reports are saying we have signed El Shaaraway in a co-ownership for 6 million.

arabprince wrote:

Dim123 wrote:Reports are saying we have signed El Shaaraway in a co-ownership for 6 million.

Yeah Carlo Garganese tweeted about it. this is great. Any indication if he would play for us next season? Or stay at genoa?

arabprince wrote:

Dim123 wrote:Reports are saying we have signed El Shaaraway in a co-ownership for 6 million.

Yeah Carlo Garganese tweeted about it. this is great. Any indication if he would play for us next season? Or stay at genoa?

dostoevsky wrote:
As someone who wants Napoli to finish second to us next season, not that it will happen, I'd be against sending them Bonera. Bonera is fine for a team like Cagliari who can afford mistakes, or even a team which simply needs the depth like Lazio or Genoa as I think you mentioned before, however Napoli will be possibly the weakest team in their Champions League, they need to take real, tangible steps forward not settle for the status quo.