The Rumour Commode XLIV: Paragliding to Piolistine Crisis

[La Chupacabra]

Sportiello trained with the team, Florenzi didn't

Precocious exit they said Good that this will leave space for Jimenez

 

[CanUNoTouch]

We should get Lukaku next season on loan with option. He's a massive opportunity and with service and space a 20 goal per season player.

Nah.

He's out of shape and declining. Is poor technically and subpar link/hold up play. Even tho he is 6'3 he plays like a midget poacher. As a footballer Big Sexy absolutely shit on him from that stand point. Bu-bu-but Lukaku's goal record its so good. He's a flat track bully who score unimportant goals when is teams needs them he doesn't score them because his poor technique will let him down. Bu-bu-but he's scored most goals in European Qualification for Major Tournaments. Go and have a look at whose he has actually scored against and then look at all the knockout games he's failed to score in when Belgium has need them most. And remember I said at the start he is declining physically he has been a first team player since he was 16. He's played in 14 full season and Chelsea stole a season from him in his first season there. That body is breaking down and its going to happen sooner rather than later. Let that shit happen on someone else's watch.

 

[milanator]

Lukaku isn't good as a pure target man but he is really difficult to stop when he goes on a stampede. I am not a Conte fan but how he played Lukaku deeper so he had room to take the ball and pick up speed was a great move.
For a 2 striker system he is a no brainer imo, for 1 striker still very good but maybe not worth it depending on what he asks.

 

[Curupira]

Lukaku isn't good as a pure target man but he is really difficult to stop when he goes on a stampede. I am not a Conte fan but how he played Lukaku deeper so he had room to take the ball and pick up speed was a great move.
For a 2 striker system he is a no brainer imo, for 1 striker still very good but maybe not worth it depending on what he asks.

He already went down from 10m to 7m, I doubt he will go much lower.

And 7m is still a lot especially without growth decree. And who knows if there’s some clause that allow Chelsea to extend him for a year and ask a transfer fee for him like they did Giroud.

Keep in mind we still have Origi to get rid of.

 

[Deep Fried Pizza & Chips]

I don't want Lukaku at all, he's not anywhere close to the player people are remembering.

He's potentially nothing more than an opportunity, and an expensive risk that I reckon will not age well.

Jovic has a poor game in the cup, I wonder if his confidence has taken a hit with doing well then instantly getting dropped as soon as Tree is fit?

We could call him a "pussy" but forwards so well when confident and feel appreciated.

 

[brk]

Inter will not be able to make the second team next year, they don't have the money and the fields to be able to make it happen quickly, Milan is much ahead in this sense.

Yeeeeeeeesssssssssss!!!!!

 

[Zgontronoman]

I feel like this Buongiorno guy is no better then Gabbia. If we flipped and put Gabbia in Torino and Buongiorno here, people would be willing to spend 20m for Gabbia and ignore Buongiorno. Typical "grass is greener on the other side" situation here.

I think we are going for him and got Tarra only because of that growth decree shit.No way he is the best we can find with 30-35m to spend.

 

[Kranjcar]

I feel like this Buongiorno guy is no better then Gabbia. If we flipped and put Gabbia in Torino and Buongiorno here, people would be willing to spend 20m for Gabbia and ignore Buongiorno. Typical "grass is greener on the other side" situation here.

Gabbia? Are you serious? Gabbia is really slow and his tackling is below average. Seeing him back in Milan is giving me headache. I wish we could sell him for 10M to someone seeing the football in the same way you are...

 

[beegees]

I'm a bit skeptical on inter bankruptcy rumor. I mean, they recently renewed contracts for some players, so they can't be that broke, right?

Another thing, just look at Barcelona, rumor said they have huge debt, but nothing happened.

 

[rossonero1]

Red Bird are apparently selling Toulouse to another American group according to reports in France.

 

[Alo88]

Mourinho (willingly) created enemies the entire time he was there. He then used those enemies to always have an excuse when things didn't go his way (which happened A LOT at Roma). But it's what he does everywhere he goes. Creates an "us vs the world" environment. Roma fans are so starved for any success, they actually love the guy. Even when he feeds them shit left and right, their team played shit football, got shit results, etc....they still backed him. He was smart to be on the side of the fans with the whole Bonucci thing just recently also. The guy does everything in a premeditated manner.

But their goal has always been top 4. They didn't hire him and pay him a shit ton to finish outside of the top 4 every year. He failed at that. And the Friedkins probably got tired of him bitching about how his squad is of low quality and how he lacks options, blah blah. Also, the fiascoes with the referees became a monthly special. It became embarrassing.
I do think he had a certain pull with players on the market, for example Dybala and Lukaku. But at the end of the day, he plays antiquated football and his antics and mental tactic bullshit no longer works. Everybody can smell the rat's bullshit from a mile away (except Roma fans, apparently).

When Mourinho won CL with Roma, he made their fans believe he won them the CL. Crazy how they still proudly talk about that title as if it was superior to even Coppa Italia.

 

[Alo88]

Sportiello trained with the team, Florenzi didn't

Thank God he stoped in time

 

[rossonero1]

When Mourinho won CL with Roma, he made their fans believe he won them the CL. Crazy how they still proudly talk about that title as if it was superior to even Coppa Italia.

Mourinho is a finished coach who lives off his past. He'll go to Saudi Arabia or take over some national team at this point.

If he's still looking at European clubs, maybe he takes over Newcastle. They've taken a dive this season and the Saudis could probably sign him. That's his level at this point.

 

[milanator]

In terms of Italian players I would like us to sign Orsolini. I already wanted him a couple seasons ago as a rotation player and the last two seasons or so he has made another step up in quality and he can play many positions.
Difficult to say how much they would ask for him though, could easily be very overpriced.

 

[Alo88]

Sacchi’s words about Yacine Adli: "He convinced me as a regista? Yeah, and I'm really glad. Of the three midfielders, he was the one that convinced me the most. It distributes the game well, it is always connected with the other departments. Now it is a matter of insisting and not being satisfied or, worse, of feeling already arrived. I think Milan can grow in all areas of the field, the margins for improvement are considerable."

As usual, Sacchi's comments always point to the fact that his analysis is to be trusted and listened to. I've never disagreed with Sacchi, because who am I to disagree with a man who always has the best opinions, rather than using his name and authority in a self-serving manner?

I'd like it to be clear that the above comment is sarcastic.

You will love the analysis of Adli's game from match analyst Luca Diddi (I hope the Subtitles work) :

 

[Hugh Janus]

Milan have not contacted Conte until now. I'm thinking more of a Thiago Motta type situation, with which to open a new cycle. With Pioli we are moving towards the natural end of a cycle. Zirkzee can also arrive with Thiago.

Buongiorno will have a dinner meeting with his agent in Milano to take stock of the situation with a potential move to Milan. Milan will submit their first bid to Torino this week with Colombo included.

(Di Marzio)

 

[Edu-bY-A]

Di Marzio to Sky Sport: "Where is Conte going? The #Milan has not contacted him so far. I think more of a Thiago Motta type situation, with whom to open a new cycle. With Pioli we are heading towards the natural end of a cycle. With Thiago, Zirkzee can also arrive".

 

[Deep Fried Pizza & Chips]

Has anyone seen Redondo Jnr play???

What's he like?

 

[Edu-bY-A]

Toulouse FC categorically deny recent reports in various media and on social networks claiming an official sale of the club.

These rumours are totally unfounded and devoid of any truth.

The management, the technical staff and all the employees are focused on the ambitions and exciting challenges that await the club for the rest of the season.

 

[milanator]

Coach question aside, Bologna generally has some nice players, Posch is also an interesting profile for RB in a 4atb.

 

[papaberlu]

With Pioli we are heading towards the natural end of a cycle

 

[Nestafan]

Lukaku isn't good as a pure target man but he is really difficult to stop when he goes on a stampede. I am not a Conte fan but how he played Lukaku deeper so he had room to take the ball and pick up speed was a great move.
For a 2 striker system he is a no brainer imo, for 1 striker still very good but maybe not worth it depending on what he asks.

I love donkeys but not that one

 

[Pigeon]

kingslayer was pushing for motta while lion was in favor of conte btw

 

[The Cat]

Motta could be good. Actually prefer him over RDZ

But Cunte is my 1st choice

 

[rossonero1]

Di Marzio to Sky Sport: "Where is Conte going? The #Milan has not contacted him so far. I think more of a Thiago Motta type situation, with whom to open a new cycle. With Pioli we are heading towards the natural end of a cycle. With Thiago, Zirkzee can also arrive".

Di Marzio is just giving his opinion. I don't think he knows anything.

 

[leaf]

I'm a bit skeptical on inter bankruptcy rumor. I mean, they recently renewed contracts for some players, so they can't be that broke, right?

Another thing, just look at Barcelona, rumor said they have huge debt, but nothing happened.

Silly Beegees
Barcelona is CURRENTLY on fire
Only a matter of time before they are crumbling ash that the Milanese downpours will utterly crush

 

[Nevermore]

Why do people even talk about Motta? What has he achieved?
Why not Torino or Monza or Genoa coach?

 

[ACM14061988]

Buongiorno and his agent have a meeting tonight

 

[nefremo]

Gabbia? Are you serious? Gabbia is really slow and his tackling is below average. Seeing him back in Milan is giving me headache. I wish we could sell him for 10M to someone seeing the football in the same way you are...

Well, Torino is about to sell us Buongiorno for 20m + Colombo. According to you, I guess this is the correct way of seeing football.

I wouldn't pay 10m for Gabbia. But he is here. And as a 5th CB, does his job. I don't know that anyone will pay 10m for Gabbia. I don't think so since it obviously hasn't happened. But I sure as shit don't think Buongiorno is worth 35m (20m + Colombo who we are apparently valuing at 15). In the end, this might be a nice little scheme to put some profit in the books (by overvaluing both Buongiorno and Colombo). But still, it's 20m in dry cash that'll leave our accounts eventually. And that's just stupid for a player like Buongiorno. We signed Thiaw for 8m, just for reference.

 

[Nevermore]

I'm glad we are buying italians in defense
Don't buy them in midfield and attack though