Alright ... here's my take on what A. is planning.
Looks like his priorities this summer are buying a world class striker (Eto'o, Henry, Drogba, etc.) and another defensive midfielder. I think we might also see a wingback or winger, but I'll just have to wait and see on that one.
We'll play two formations, mainly ... the 4-3-1-2 or the 4-4-1-1 (or 4-3-2-1). By showing interest in a defensive midfielder like Emerson, I'm pretty sure we'll be seeing a world class striker coming in (unless he thinks Ronaldo + Oil are all that + more
) because we would have been interested in attacking wingers (bucky's rumors have cooled down) or attacking midfielders as backups for Clarence and Kaka' for the 4-3-2-1 - I don't think we've been linked to any attacking mids. So, I would assume that, aside from really tight matches, A. would predominantly want us to play with two strikers, either Clarence or Kaka' supporting them and two defensive midfielders surrounding Pirlo or (and this is a long shot) Gourcuff.
It makes sense to me since Clarence clearly plays much better in a more forward role + Gourcuff is the exact opposite. Last year I ridiculed the idea, but Gourcuff may just be capable of giving Pirlo competition if he hits top form. The two defensive mids would also mean that our fullbacks would be free to roam forward, which was a main reason for our UCL success ... genuine width. This is why I also think a replacement for Sergi (either left or right winger) or a backup or quality Left Back will be brought in.
Oddo, Janku, Clarence and Kaka' are all capable of delivering decent setpieces ... not to mention Gourcuff, and Pirlo has been below his average this season - only 3-4 goals this season.
Should Gourcuff fail to adapt in the middle of central midfield, then he could play on the left or right + the displaced defensive mid would play in the middle, which is, Pirlo's place.