Based on some credible rumors, and some common sense and reasoning, our mercato may look like this:
IN:
-Berardi and the biggest challenge will be for Allegri to find a way to play both him and dybala in the same line up, this will solve our creativity problems.
-Keeping Cuadrado is 50/50 at this point since we don't have an agreement with Chelsea yet and Conte may ask for him, in that case if he doesn't push for a permanent move with us, or if Conte manages to convince him to stay he's as good as gone unfortunately.
-A move for a young RB who will help Licht have some rest without stealing his starting spot right away is imminent, and I believe De Sciglio may be the name if Virsalijko's price is indeed 10-15m.
-Saponara is coming imo for a price less than 20m and the deal may involve players like Buchel/Marrone/LaPadulla should we sign the latter in June.
-A CB to replace Caceres who is Napoli bound, I think our first choice would be Benatia for a loan with option to buy, but if the deal collapses for a reason or another we may be looking at Empoli's Tonelli who will cost us 10m +/- and won't command a hefty salary.
-We will try to extend Lemina's loan for another season and that will end the pursuit for another midfielder.
-If evra rejects a sub role next season his replacement will be Bologna's Adam Masina.
OUT:
-Caceres: Out of contract. I hope he doesn't go to another Italian team.
-Morata: If by any means we manage to keep him -very improbable- we will only get one of Berardi and Saponara.
-Evra.
-Loan out Mandragora if he doesn't turn out to be a very pleasant surprise in preseason.
The above list is admittedly pessimistic, and while names like Isco and Cavani are unrealistic, players like Batshuyai, Mikhtiryan, and Diawara are not far fetched dreams and could join us :xfinger:
I wishfully think that no club will consider Pogba vital enough for the financial sacrifice his transfer will ensue, but if he has a great euro, and the right offer comes he may leave and in that case all our transfer strategies will be different.
I will be very content with that mercato as I rate berardi and Saponara so much, and as I believe our squad is gelling and getting better by time, and we can extend our domestic dominance next season, and reach the semis in Europe with that squad if we are luckier with injuries this time.