You liked Motta back in the day, so I am definitely not losing sleep over losing out on Darmian. He is talented, but not a grave loss by any means.
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5 CL titles say hi. They are the 3rd most successful team in the competition (along with Bayern and Barca). Historically, they are a great club. As for currently, matters are most certainly different.
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I know this is most definitely not a popular option, but I'd honestly sacrifice Bonucci and Vidal for Isco and 40 million Euros. I'd try and go for a loan + obligation to buy first, but I don't think Real will settle for that. Oscar would be a great addition, but I don't see Chelsea letting him go for less than 35 million Euros. Lamela and JoJo are both interesting options; they are young (Lamela still is anyway), and if they can regain form and confidence, we'd be set in the attacking third. Lamela can be deployed as a winger, 3/4tista or a 2nd striker. What other names are available? Praet? Cuadrado? Salah? Am I forgetting anyone?
It is a real shame Liverpool got Firmino. He would have been ideal for the 3/4tista role.
I still can't believe Milan spent 30 Million on Bacca