Here is an interesting thought, don't renew Pirlo's contract, free up the 4 million in wages and offer Pogba a decent wage. The team then doesn't revolve around Pirlo, we change to maybe a 4-4-2, have vidal and pogba in the middle with two new wingers who offer pace and width and can make things happen with tevez and llorente upfront. Buy a proper left back, have Asamoah and marchisio as back up to vidal and pogba in the middle. At least we think about the future, retain pogba who is the future. We are solid at the back, have an awesome midfield duo who can do it all. nani, menez, berardi and maybe even cerci come in for the wing options.
did I just state not to renew Pirlo's contract??? I must be crazy.