The Dream Mercato

THE recent trend for every Milanista now is to share an idea on what would mean a successful mercato. Since I’m no different I am in a way going to offer my 2 cents on the matter. The biggest transfer figure dominating Milan’s news in recent weeks has been MR. X. Indeed many names have been been linked with this position, with Kwadwo Asamoah of Udinese, Rafael Van der Vaart of Spurs, Marek Hamsik of Napoli and even very recently Alberto Aquilani being a few to mention.

Now clearly the names mentioned above will all be seemingly perfect fits for the position. With each candidates possessing an advantage over the others in one way or the other. With this being said it will be justice to analyse each of them and the benefits they bring. Thus beginning with Kwadwo Asamoah, as a colleague earlier on said he been most of the part a quiet and more so an unsung hero for the Udine side for quite sometime now.

Very tactically adept, quite strong enough for someone of his build, versatile enough and technically gifted with a sweet left foot. He’s young enough to be able to join and become part of a nucleus for a strong side.Yet the question that beckons is if he possesses character and attitude enough to join the Diavoli. For a mez’alla one needs attitude enough to be able to lead from the midfield and for now Asamoah seems to be lacking on that front.

Alex Witsel to be Mr. X?
Milan “in partnership” with Roberto de Assis

Moving on to the next candidate Van der Vaart, another of such impeccable technique, an ability to beat a player or two if required, a decent goal return for a midfielder and as proven in Spurs this season character enough to lead when the tide seems against them.Yet for all his overwhelming attributes Rafael is one injury prone player, it therefore wouldn’t make sense to go after a player who will spend equal time under the knife as on the field.

This brings me to Marek Hamsik, a player that in my opinion, is the perfect fit for the position available. Young,with loads of character befitting a captain, wonderful technique, an eye for goal, a good pass range and could even play as a trequartista when needed. The only problem, Berlu in a political move has made a promise to Napoli not to go after their jewel.

Last on the list is Aquilani, it’s a given he’s a quality player. He possesses a great first touch, good passing range, the ability to shoot from long distances. Yet as seen with Juve this year he lacks character and seems to sink with a team in times of dire need, it’s also no secret how injury prone he is and I think it would serve Milan best to stay clear off him.

In my personal opinion, I believe Milan is decently covered in this position. I’ve heard Galliani mention Boateng as a trequartista and given his performances when he’s played there this season, this could be said of him. Nevertheless,the honest situation is Boateng isn’t a trequartista, and would fit perfectly in the position Milan seem to be looking onto others to fill. With a truckload of drive and passion, combined with his workrate, talent and brilliant technique he’s the perfect example of what Milan need in that position and it would be in good stead of Milan to have him there. With Emmanuelson also a capable cover up I do feel Milan is covered over there.

The position begging to be filled though is that of the Trequartista and Milan would be incredibly rewarded if filled rightly. Others could mention Seedorf  but as we all know perfectly the Diavoli mayor’s best days are behind him and would be best as a cover up. The two delightful names that come into mind here are Ganso and Lamela. Yet with both of them being considerably young and the slot of the EU national taken I believe Galliani is just erring on caution, and wait another year to see how they perform to see if they are truly of the personality to join. I’ve heard Fabregas being mentioned, perhaps he would be the reasonable choice as at now given that he’s of immense quality and would be a wonderful compliment to a magical attacking line of Ibra and Pato. Nevertheless these are just my thoughts and it would be wonderful to know your thoughts on this with your comments. We are Rossoneri it’s our God-given right to dream biggest.