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Journalist Antonio Vitiello believes that AC Milan would be repeating previous mistakes, if the mercato does not accelerate soon.
As we wrote about in a recent feature, there is a worrying lack of news regarding incomings for Milan, all while Massimiliano Allegri continues to get the squad ready for their departure on preseason tour, which will take place on Saturday.
While the management are quite obviously operating and working on multiple different negotiating tables at once, the lack of progress is there for all to see and all while the clock keeps ticking. At present, the only new signing Allegri has is Ricci, given Luka Modric will not arrive until early August.
‘Don’t make the same mistake’
Vitiello published his weekly column for MilanNews in which he spoke about the Ardon Jashari saga and above all about the lack of transfer business done to this point by Igli Tare and co.
“Transfer news: as of today, July 15th, we’re stuck with Modric and Ricci, meaning a free transfer and a player practically secured last January. Where are the other signings?
“It’s true that there’s still a month and a half left until the end of the transfer window, but we’re still short of two starting full-backs, at least one more midfielder, a backup for Leao if Okafor/Chukwueze leave, and most importantly, the striker.
“Remember Fonseca last year complaining in a press conference about only receiving his signings at the end of August? Well, don’t make the same mistake. Often, spending a few million more to bring forward signings can be the best strategy, rather than always waiting for opportunities at the end of the transfer window.
“The motto ‘there’s no rush’ didn’t work at all last year. Allegri needs to work with the full squad as soon as possible; there’s no point in starting the retreat so early if you’re then working with at least seven or eight players who will have to leave, and others who will arrive later.”
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