Let's get the most of our current signings before looking to next season. Ferrara needs to deploy a system which encourages playing quick, fast, football, utilizing the pacey players at our disposal (namely Marchisio, Giovinco, Diego, and Camo); in addition, he needs to play Melo in a position in which he will be able to fulfil his potential (how can a guy who was so critical for Fiorentina and Brazil @ the Confederations Cup have become so mediocre in such a short span of time? I'm not buying it). Once we have a working system in place (the players actually seem to be confused as to what Ferrara actually wants! Does he himself know what he wants to do?), we can begin looking forward to next season and addressing those areas which we need to work on.
Defense: A new CB (Kjaer/Rannochia) and a new LB (Criscito) are a priority; I would have said RB is our problem area, but the way Caceres has been developing, I feel he will become a permanent fixture (a good and viable option) @ RB before the season is out.
Midfield: Tons of talent, but no game plan. We should sell both Tiago and Poulsen. However, Sissoko is constantly injured, and that leaves us with a gaping hole to file in the DM position. We don't necessarily need any reinforcements, bar a creative force to replace Camo. Hence, a new RM/RW is needed if we are to deploy the 4-2-3-1 formation. If Gio shall continue to be regarded as a bench player, then Mata from Valencia, and Krasic can take up the LM/LW and RM/RW spots respectively, supporting Diego behind a lone striker.
Attack: If we choose to deploy a lone striker formation, then there is no reason to splurge. Del Piero, and Trez are both on the wrong side of 30, whereas Iaquinta can be regarded as nothing more than a super sub; he should never be considered a starter. Amauri is the key here. Will he continue his slump, or hit a purple patch? I would sell Amauri if he fails to find form, and replace him with Dzeko. However, if Amauri regains his form and confidence, he is the ideal striker in a 4-2-3-1 formation, as he is powerful, holds the ball up well, and his finishing isn't too shabby either.