Santos in Robinho talks with Milan

Reports has surfaced that Santos are ready to open negotiations with Milan for Robinho. Santos has tried to sign Robinho few times but failed that many times.

The 28-year old has had two previous spells with the Sao Paulo outfit in his career, and the 2011 Copa Libertadores winners are keen to bring the former Manchester City man back to his homeland.
The club's vice-president Odilio Santo Rodrigues told Lancenet he has spoken with Robinho about a possible move at the end of the season, though he is wary of the Italian side asking for a large transfer fee.

"It’s true, we are interested in Robinho. We have already spoken with the player, there is a wish to do something during the transfer window at the end of the year, but nobody knows how much Milan will ask for him. Robinho called us a few days ago and we are often in contact, but he is a professional and has a contract in Italy. Let's see what happens at the end of the year."

The Brazilian joined the Rossoneri over the summer of 2010 but has struggled for consistent goalscoring form in his two seasons for the seven-time European Cup winners.
His current deal runs until the end of the 2013/14 season, but with Massimiliano Allegri's side struggling after two early defeats in Serie A, he could be forced to look elsewhere if he is to win more silverware.

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Official: ACERBI a Milan player..one of US

As expected Milan has signed the 23 year old Francesco Acerbi. His position is a defender, he is tall, and he is way a better upgrade than the ones with have in Bonera and Yepes. The latter two are good bench warmers. Acerbi can play alongside Thiago "The Wall" Silva, Abate and Antonini. More important, Acerbi is young player 23 years old, and he has time to adjust Milan's lifestyle as well as Milan's tactical system.

PLAYER PROFILE
Francesco Acerbi
Squad No: 15
Position: Defender
Age: 23
Birth Date: Aug 10, 1988
Height: 1.85m
Weight: 77 kg

2011/12 Italian Serie A

GAMES	GOALS	ASSISTS	SHOTS
17	1	0	7

What do you think, is Acerbi a smart move? Write your answers down.

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FLASH NEWS: Aquilani, Robinho, Kaka, read more

• Aquilani could sign the 2-year contract with Milan as soon as next week, according to Corriere dello Sport.
• Corriere dello Sport also reports that Aquilani wants €3.5 million from Liverpool to terminate his contract with them.
• Sky Italia reports that Aquilani could be loaned for another year to Milan with an obligatory buy-out clause set at €1 million
• Milan and Liverpool would then share the expenses for Aquilani's salary by paying 50% each (roughly €1.25 million each).
• Aquilani could sign the 2-year contract with Milan as soon as next week, according to Corriere dello Sport.
• Corriere dello Sport also reports that Aquilani wants €3.5 million from Liverpool to terminate his contract with them.
• Sky Italia reports that Aquilani could be loaned for another year to Milan with an obligatory buy-out clause set at €1 million
• Milan and Liverpool would then share the expenses for Aquilani's salary by paying 50% each (roughly €1.25 million each).
• Gazzetta dello Sport claims that the primary reason why Flamini hasn't extended yet is because that he doesn't feel valued by Allegri.
• Santos could make an official offer for Robinho soon, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.
• Malaga have made an offer of €15 million for Robinho and an annual salary of €6m for the player, according to reports from Spain
• Dídac Vilà’s agent was at Via Turati two days ago, according to reports from Spain
• The agent allegedly told Milan that his client wants to join Valencia. They want to sign him on a loan deal with a buy-out option
• However, Milan want the buy-out right to be obligatory and not optional
• Corriere dello Sport reports that Kakà's entourage will be in Madrid next week to discuss the annulment of his contract.
• A few days ago, Galliani and Florentino Pérez talked about the possible transfer of Kakà to Milan, according to Corriere dello Sport
• Milan are interested in signing the 19-year old midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia from Lens. Lens value him at €3m. (Corriere dello Sport). An Geoffrey Kondogbia Youtube Video follows.

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Maxi Lopez for SkySport 24 + Ibracadabra Interview

MAXI LOPEZ answering questions about Milan and his future: "I feel well here in Italy. My first choice is to stay in Serie A, but it’s right to consider eventual offers from abroad. Donadoni wants me at Parma? It’s nice to hear. I did my best at Milan and I’m still motivated for the next season.
It would be an enormous delight and honor for me to stay at Milan but I'll still be motivated to do my best if I go somewhere else. Currently there isn’t anything concrete. Napoli is an important club, but I haven’t received any offers from them. I’m still waiting to hear from my agent, who is currently evaluating different offers.
Translated interview for SkySport24



IBRAHIMOVIC answering questions: "Thiago Silva? I haven't heard that much, but there has been written a lot about it. 

Milan is a club that wants to win and that wants to keep on winning. And if you want to keep on winning, then you keep T. Silva. I hope that Milan will sign some new players and that our team will play even better, and also avoid a lot of injuries. I have great anger inside of me and that makes me even more motivated. It gives me strength.I still have 2 years left of my contract with Milan, and I'm still motivated. I want to do even better."

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Malaga is ready to pay €15 million for Robinho

Few days ago came out an information linking Malaga for Robinho services but the transfer fee was unknown till now, and it's speculated to be exact  €15 million. Being aware of the fact that Milan is in the group of teams that suffered and are suffering a lot from the global economical crises, this sum is considerable for Milan chiefs. Also studying Robinho's form over the last couple of season (especially the last season, he scored just 6 goals)  €15 million seems fair sum for Milan to accept. Another factor that could go against Robinho stay in Milan is his wage salary, he nets  €6 million per year and he has a valid contract until 2014, Milan administration recently started an salary wage cut action. Scroll down to see Milan's player salaries and their current contracts.

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AC Milan (Possible) Formation for next Seria A season

The way our (Milan) mercato is moving, this picture shows and from Galliani "Milan will be on transfer diet" words, the possible Milan formation for the next week. Let's assume that Acerbi deal is done, he will form a partnership with Thiago Silva as stoppers. Antonini and Abate will complete the full back positions from both sides, while the trio Nocerino-Montolivo-Aquilani will try to controll the midfield and creat chances for Boateng-Ibrahimovic and Cassano.
While the bench could make Amelia, Mesbah, Bonera, Yepes, Mexes, Muntari, Robinho and El Shaarawy as main bench players. What do you think, can Milan with this structure of players be a major force in Seria A and Champions League next season? Write your thoughts.

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TRANSFER BOMB: Real Madrid to wax KAKA, Milan on red alert

A real mercato bomb arrives from Real Madrid, who according to latest news are ready to sell KAKA, after a disappointing season. KAKA currently earns  € 10 million per season, and as things are standing for him, Real wants to free space for new, more productive player.


It's not a secret that Silvio Berlusconi and Adriano Galliani for a cut price would love to see KAKA on Milan jersey once again. KAKA is well known with Seria A of course and this could be decisive for Milan board of directors to make a serious bid for his services. But first, the Rossoneri face to stiff problems, PSG competition for KAKA, and the player's high wage of  € 10 million per year.

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Milan thinking about bringing Nesta back ?

The latest informations from web suggest that Milan has offered ALESSANDRO NESTA a new contract. We know that Nesta together with Gennaro Gattuso, Mark Van Bommel, Filippo Inzaghi and Gianluca Zambrotta left Milan last month, but with Galliani saying that Milan will go in a transfer diet, he in fact is suggesting that Milan will sign Nesta for at least another year. Another factor for bringing Nesta back is the status-quo Acerbi situation, Chievo and Genoa has yet to clear the co-ownership situation about the player..


According to il Corriere dello Sport, Milan are considering to bring Nesta back as the center back hasn’t found a new team yet. “Nesta? I have spoken with him, but we’ll see. I offered him a 1-year extension and now we’ll see what happens in our defence,” Vice President and Chief Executive Adriano Galliani said.


“When Nesta told me that he would leave us, I went ahead and tried to sign Acerbi, but now we will see what happens.” Milan already have Daniele Bonera, Philippe Mexes, Mario Yepes and Thiago Silva for CB.


Nesta has been linked with a move to the MLS but it appears that his wage demands are too much for New York Red Bulls who were very interested in him. The Rome-based newspaper also claims that Milan are considering a move for Napoli’s Andrea Dossena who could be released from Napoli this summer.
Galliani said yesterday that Milan will make only two more signings this season and that’s it: one central defender (probably Acerbi but could be also Nesta) and one midfielder: one of Flamini and Aquilani.

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AC Milan Flash News + Video of Gattuso's first Sion training

• Inzaghi, Nesta and Robinho are going to play in the World Soccer Masters event next week in Miami.
• Mediaset reports that Milan are interested in Walter Gargano. Galliani has reportedly been in contact with the player's agent.
• Corriere dello Sport claims that Thiago Silva will try to convince Nesta to return to Milan.
• Massaro: "Allegri can easily promote some of our Primavera players to the senior team next year without any problems."
• Massaro: "We could have beaten Inter Primavera on penalties but it was still a positive season."
• There are at least 3-4 Premier League clubs that are interested in signing Maxi Lopez, according to Corriere dello Sport.
• Gattuso will earn €2 million per season at FC Sion. His contract with the Swiss club expires on the 30th of June 2014
• Gattuso: "My wife took off to Spain yesterday on vacation. She was furious, because I was supposed to be on the plane with her."
• FIFA will make a decision about whether or not to implement goal-line technology in football on July 5th
• Robinho's agent: "Robinho feels well in Milano, so it mostly depends on what Milan's plans are."
• Headline in tomorrow's Corriere dello Sport: "Il Milan dopo T. Silva rivuole anche Nesta". (After T. Silva, Milan want Nesta back).

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Genoa President: "For Acerbi, we have a pact with Milan"

Genoa President Enrico Preziosi admits Monaco are in talks with Alberto Gilardino and they have “a pact” with Milan for Francesco Acerbi.


“Gilardino is an important player. We spent a lot of money on him, but there is interest from Monaco. If that goes through, then we’ll focus on someone else,” said Preziosi.


“Will German Denis or Adrian Mutu replace him? No, neither of those players will join us. We gave Mattia Destro to Siena on loan with the option to buy half his contract. If we find a deal, he’ll return to us 100 per cent, otherwise Siena will become co-owners.”
Much has been said about Chievo defender Acerbi, who is co-owned with Genoa and strongly linked with Milan. Earlier this month Preziosi had suggested Acerbi would “only see San Siro in a postcard,” but has now changed his tune.


“We haven’t yet reached an agreement with Chievo. If we do buy Acerbi out, then we already have a pact with Milan. Next season Ciro Immobile and Alexander Merkel will be playing with Genoa.”

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Adriano Galliani reveals "Milan on a transfer diet"

Adriano Galliani has revealed Milan’s transfer plans for the summer after the club opted to reject Paris Saint-Germain’s bid for Thiago Silva.
The Diavolo informed the French outfit last night that the Brazilian would stay at San Siro after President Silvio Berlusconi decided against cashing in on him.


“We’re happy,” Galliani told Radio Sportiva on Friday. “I’ve already said that Berlusconi was heroic for resisting more than €40m in the knowledge that the accounts are in the red and he’ll now have to balance things out himself. The decision was made last night. The President took a couple of days to think about it, but he made the choice on his own. We won’t sell anyone and that includes Zlatan Ibrahimovic.”
It is the second time in six months that PSG have tried and failed to sign a Brazilian from the San Siro giants.


“With Alexandre Pato there was a triangle with Manchester City for Carlos Tevez,” the official continued.
“This time we were talking about selling a player for a record fee for a defender. They were two different negotiations. Now we had to simply decide whether or not to sell the best defender in the world.”
Milan are one of numerous clubs feeling the pinch in these difficult financial times and Galliani has warned fans to not expect a busy summer in the market.
“We’ll bring in a fifth centre-back,” he revealed. “If Genoa sign Chievo’s half share in Francesco Acerbi then it will be him. We’ll get a midfielder too or keep Mathieu Flamini or Alberto Aquilani. We are fine in attack.”

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Robinho in Malaga, Di Natale to replace him ?

Now that Thiago Silva transfer saga is dead and dusted, seems shifts has been turned to another Milan player. According to Spanish Marca, Robinho will soon be transfered in Malaga while Di Natale will replace him. Milan President, Silvio Berlusconi has reassured fans that Thiago Silva and Zlatan Ibrahimovic will stay put in San Siro, but Marca suggest that other scenario is in play. Malaga wants to be competetive team in the Champions Leage and see Robinho as a great transfer target, this will open place for an attacker to join Milan's squad in this case that striker is suggested to be Antonio Di Natale. For now this is just fantasy football, but as the transfer window is open interesting scenarios might come true soon.

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[UPDATE] Gattuso set to sign for Sion after Galatasaray U-turn - report

UPDATE- Friday June 15, 2012: It's official, Gennaro Gattuso has signed a two year contract with FC Sion. Scroll down to see a presentation picture.


The Italian midfielder looked initially set to further his career in Turkey, but it has been suggested he has agreed to join the Stade Tourbillon outfit after a change of heart
Former AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso is on the brink of completing a free transfer to Swiss side Sion, Sport Mediaset reports.
Italian sources had claimed earlier on Thursday that the 34-year-old was close to joining Galatasaray on a one-year deal worth €1.5 million.
However, fresh reports suggest that Gattuso has made a U-turn on his decision and agreed to join Sion until 2014.
It is believed that the Swiss side, who finished ninth in the domestic league this season, will hold a press conference on Friday at 13:30GMT to announce the signing.
Gattuso does not know yet who will coach him at the Stade Tourbillon as Sion are on the lookout for a new manager after Vladimir Petkovic agreed to join Lazio earlier in the month.

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OFFICIAL Milan Channel has announced

Milan Channel has announced tonight that Thiago Silva stays in Milan and will not be sold. Milan fans can enjoy their summer in peace now. Berlusconi was probably influenced by some reactions mainly from Barbara and Ibrahimovic in order to stop this transfer to go through. Silva will wear Milan jersey next season.

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Gattuso "Milan won't be competitive in the next 2-3 years"

Gattuso has joined the army of those who criticize the possible Silva departure. He said that he understands that the economic crise has hit Milan as a club and there "few" money left, and that Milan's board of directors should not hide this and instead declear it to the fans that Milan won't have an competitive squad in the next 2-3 years. Gattuso's ideas seem to be clear, Milan won't be spending much money on Mercato, and Milan fans should comfort with this situation and get on with it. Gattuso refused to answer the question about where his future lies, in Italy or abroad.

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Milan to beat Chelsea FC for Sergi Roberto

Chelsea look set to lose out to AC Milan in the race to sign highly-rated Barcelona B midfielder Sergi Roberto.


Chelsea are keen on signing the 20-year-old, who is believed to be available for around £6million, but according to reports in Spain, the Champions league winners are unwilling to meet Barca's valuation.
And that could lead to the Blues, who this week are expected to confirm Roberto Di Matteo as manager on a full-time basis, missing out on the Spain Under-21 international.
Italian giants Milan are said to have tabled a £5m bid for Roberto, although they are now in pole position and are believed to have already held talks with the player's agent.
Roberto made a small handful of appearances for Barca's first team under Pep Guardiola, who stepped down as coach at the end of last month.

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Inter & AC Milan to battle it out for £15million Manchester United midfielder Anderson

The Brazil international has not progressed as the Old Trafford club had hoped and has now been sounded out as a summer transfer target by the two Milanese giants
United are prepared to cut their losses by seeking £15m for the transfer of the 24-year-old, who made just 10 appearances in the Premier League last season.
Anderson arrived from Porto in a deal worth €30 million (£25.6m) in 2007 at the same time as Nani but while the winger has gone on to become a key figure at Old Trafford, the Brazilian playmaker has not progressed as hoped.
Contact has already been established with the Italian giants through a third party, with the Rossoneri having identified Anderson as a potential replacement for in-demand midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng.


"Anderson has not kicked on as the club hoped," a source told Goal.com "With Inter and AC interested, United would certainly be willing to let him go - for the right price."


Injuries have frequently thwarted Anderson's progress, who has never topped the 24 league appearances he made during his debut campaign under Sir Alex Ferguson. He missed a large portion of the 2009-10 season and the 2010 World Cup after rupturing the cruciate ligament in his left knee.
He last represented his country at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, where Brazil Under-23's side secured a bronze medal.

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Silvio Berlusconi must decide between Silva and empty stadiums

Thiago Silva's move to PSG now hinges on the say-so of AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi.


Berlusconi has pulled back from negotiations and asked PSG for a few days to consider their €47 million offer.
The Milan president knows he needs the cash to balance the books, but has been stung by the backlash from fans, players and ex-players over the proposed move.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been following the developments from the Euros and texted Milan vice president Adriano Galliani last night: "This is not good."
PSG remain confident the deal will happen, though Berlusconi will speak to his advisers, including son Piersilvio and daughter Barbara, before making a final decision.

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Milan edges closer to Acerbi

According to "SportItalia", Milan is a step closer in winning the race for the co-owned Genoa and Chievo defender, Francesco Acerbi. Few days ago also Juventus reported to be interested in signing the player, but the latest informations say that Milan will finish first to win the race for Acerbi's signature.

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[UPDATE] Silva transfer saga latest news

Thiago Silva transfer saga is set to live on, at least just for another 24 hours. Adriano Galliani came back from Paris with an offer between 44-46 milion euros. He just stated briefly "We should wait and see what happens, prayes sometimes really help and hopefully the President will decide to hold Silva and not to sell him"
Earlier today Leonardo also said that PSG cannot afford the saga to go on, so the next few days the Thiago Silva drama will be put to an end, even if it includes in PSG to give up on Silva's chase. 
Thiago Silva once stated that he wants to become a legend in Milan, and follow Maldini's footsteps.
Few players together with Barbara Berlusconi, reacted against Silva's departure. Now it's all in Silvio Berlusconi hands, will Thiago Silva end up the same way Kaka did few years ago?? Will history be repeated? We shall get our answers within the next few days.
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Milan President Silvio Berlusconi “intends to resist the PSG offers for Thiago Silva,” revealed Adriano Galliani.


The Vice-President had been in Paris for the last two days conducting extensive negotiations with their director Leonardo.

Galliani flew back to Italy this evening and had talks with President Berlusconi, which seem to have changed the situation around this €47m deal.

“Berlusconi intends to resist the PSG offers for Thiago Silva,” Galliani told Sky Sport Italia late on Wednesday night.


The statement comes after players such as Antonio Cassano, Kevin-Prince Boateng and Stephan El Shaarawy publicly urged the club to keep hold of the Brazilian defender.

Even Milan Channel, the official Rossoneri television station, ran items begging Berlusconi not to sell Thiago Silva.

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