While Igli Tare and Giorgio Furlani carry out various negotiations, it is in fact Massimiliano Allegri that is having the decisive say.
MilanNews report that Allegri represents the key to any deal. Unlike recent years, especially with Paulo Fonseca and Sergio Conceiçao, Milan have returned to having a coach who has a significant say in the selection of players for the squad he will then coach.
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Allegri may be labeled a ‘corporate coach’, one of those who doesn’t go to press conferences and shout to the world that certain things aren’t right for him, but his mild-mannered persona shouldn’t be mistaken for passive acceptance of others’ decisions.
Max returned to the Rossoneri knowing he has a powerful voice, which puts him in a position to make his decisions count. The bond with Tare is already strong and is growing stronger every day, and the leadership are trying to accommodate his demands.
Yes to one, no to the other
While the deal for Samuele Ricci had already been set up in January and could no longer be cancelled, Max has had a hand in the other deals initiated in recent weeks. Marc Pubill, for example, did not convince him even before the test on his knee last Friday.
The Spanish full-back’s profile didn’t meet with Allegri’s overall approval, who instead is more focused on players like Guela Doué and Wilfred Singo, who remain on the shortlist for the right flank. On the other hand, he quickly approved of Ardon Jashari (negotiations ongoing) and Pervis Estupinan.
Allegri has no intention of working with an oversized squad. He made this clear on the day of his presentation, and the concept hasn’t changed. He wants to have only players who fit into the new system, and for this reason the club will have to accelerate the transfer process.
Tommaso Pobega was sold to Bologna on loan with an obligation to buy for €8m, Emerson Royal has opened the door to Besiktas, while Ismael Benancer, Yacine Adli, Noah Okafor, Yunus Musah and Samuel Chukwueze have their bags packed.
Could Dusan Vlahovic be the next request from Allegri that Tare and Furlani try for? There have been updates on that front today too.
Let’s just hope the management don’t chicken up and mess his transfer targets up
If Okafor and Chukwueze have their bags packed… Who are the back ups to Leoa and Pulisic on the wink ?
Except they will be another market search
If Okafor and Chukwueze have their bags packed… Who are the backup for Leoa and Pulisic on the wing ?
Except they will be another market search
Don’t think Chukwueze will be going anywhere. He started to improve as time went on.
Chiesa
Firstly, these are all assumptions by journalists. But to answer your question, there are Jimenez and Saelemaekers. But I also have a feeling that Chukwueze will end up staying.
Okafor and Chucks will have ore goal and assist impart then Jimenez.
I like his work rate and endless run pushing forward. I most times he did now always know when to stop and cross or pass.
With a more defensive mind RB I think chucks will do great as he won’t have to do double work covering the wing as past coaches requested. Allegri will give him and Leao freedom upfront
Salemakers and Jimenez. Withouth UCL this season is more than enought.
Agreed.
Pubill likely didn’t meet defensive requirements for the League according to Allegri. That’s where the doubts were I think. I hope management actually gives him what he wants. Estupinian likely did. I hope he stays fit.
So far I like what I see… Ricci, Modric, Estupinian (despite my prior issues with his fitness)… but this team needs so much more.
don’t say that or some randos will tell you that you play Fifa….
starting quality RB, CM/CDM are necessary… with Gimenez I think Vlahovic is overkill but 10-15M is solid
these 3 can give us the finishing touches
I’m fine with the current moves, but this team is far from complete and management is moving too slow for my tastes. I’m not entirely convinced.
Same story as Pioli two years ago, Fonseca last year and Conceicao in January. The coach can choose from a list filled with >20M players, after the management did his business first.
All these reports trying to make us believe that Milan has changed… There would be more changes in Milan if Furlani grew a mustache.
I think you have to go back to math school because everything in your comment says you mean 20mil. Good you´re not involved in Milans finances.
This forum clearly doesn´t support angle bracket symbols. One more try: < 20 mil (less than 20 mil)
I will try to be positive.
1. In January, our transfers actually aimed to address the problems in the squad. Unfortunately, we didn’t sign the right players in terms of quality, mentality, and/or fitness. Three of those five signings are gone while the other two are not guaranteed a starting spot. Still it was a step in the right direction.
2. This transfer window also seems aimed to address the problems in our squad. Time will tell if we sign the right players but in terms of quality and mentality, we have a guarantee in Modric.
3. Correct me if I’m wrong, but only Napoli and Inter have been very active and strengthened their teams. The others have been moving more or less at our pace. Of course, we have a lot of ground to make up, at least three signings.
4. We have the advantage of no European commitments which will give the squad more time to train together and more rest
5. We won’t know anything until we are 5-7 games in but I’m not expecting a Scudetto challenge. This will be a transition season, basically AC Milan 2012-2013 right after Ibra and Thiago Silva. That team qualified for the Champions League and that’s the minimum target for us.
Honest question, aside from the players they brought in for Club World Cup, what exactly have Inter done this mercato?
They haven’t made moves as big as Napoli but they added solid young players like Bonny, Luis Henrique, and Sucic. As far as I know, they have also managed to keep all their stars. They are also linked to Lookman, Leoni, and Tchatchoua. For a team that were runners-up in Serie A and the Champions League last season, I’d say they have been active.
Inter are another year older and their base was already aging pretty rapidly. Keeping their “stars” isn’t the statement you think it is.
Lautaro, Thuram, Hakan, Barella, Dumfries, Dimarco. and Bastoni are all arguably in their prime and it is definitely an advantage that Inter don’t have to replace any of them this season. Again, Inter were a complete team with no glaring holes in the starting lineup. They just ran out of gas in the last month of the season so they signed solid youngsters who can carry the load. They have addressed their main issue and are still looking to strengthen by going after Lookman and Leoni.
They don’t pull the plug on Pubill because of Allegri. They pulled the plug because Almeria wanted close to 20mil for him. Look at what Athletico ended up paying. For a bench player.
Exacly, out of all of these clubs linked to Pubil only we were loking for starting RB, the rest of them considered him as backup, youg prospect with potential, but not starter.
These are the same rethorics uttered for Fonseca and Conceicao.
Just reuse, recycle, slap on plaster on it and sell it to the gullible ones who never learn and we are good to go. 😁
LOL 😂