Chapter 365 Isn't It Just Money?

"Sporting Lisbon's Van Wolfswinkel with the ball..."

"Varane broke the ball beautifully and handed it to Haavi Martinez."

"Harvey Martinez passed it again, to Strowman."

"The Dutchman stopped the ball, turned around, passed behind him with his left foot, and went over the ball!!"

"Beautiful, Drogba, the goal is in!!!!"

"!!!"

"In the 87th minute of the game, Southampton has another victory, three to one!"

"Drogba, Southampton's third goal scorer and the best player in this game!"

"The two previous Saints' goals came from his assists, one was to give Strowman a chance to make a contribution from a long distance, and the other was to help James Rodriguez score!"

"Two passes and one shot, Drogba's performance is amazing!"

The entire office was so silent that only the roar of the commentator came from the TV.

And there was the overwhelming cheers from the fans in the stands at St Mary's Stadium.

The two are intertwined, and they converge into an impressive sound wave.

This is the Devil's home in Southampton!

Looking at the TV screen, Drogba and the Southampton players cheered and cheered.

But the originally soft and comfortable sofa made him feel uncomfortable at this time.

"Southampton are too strong!"

The middle-aged British middle-aged man in his fifties sitting on Mubarak's left hand sighed, shook his head and smiled wryly.

He is Manchester City's director of football, Brian Marwood, a former Arsenal winger.

"Who said it wasn't? The midfield composed of Stroman, Tony Cross and Vidal completely suppressed Sporting Lisbon to the point of immobility. Once the midfield was suppressed, Sporting Lisbon was over!"

Speaking is sitting on the right of Mubarak, the club's acting chief executive John? Mike Bis.

After the former CEO Gary Cook stepped down last year due to a lack of e-mail, John McBiss took this position temporarily. He did a good job, but there is still a certain gap between the position.

Mubarak looked at the TV screen in frustration.

Although the two sides have nothing to do with Manchester City, they just sandwiched Manchester City in the middle.

Not long ago, Manchester City lost to Sporting Lisbon and were eliminated from the Europa League.

Although manager Mancini explained after the game that leaving Europe would help his team focus more on the Premier League.

But such an explanation, in the eyes of everyone, seems somewhat pale and powerless.

Because, Manchester City is still behind Manchester United in the Premier League table.

Besides, with Manchester City's current bench, it is completely feasible to fight on two fronts.

Abandoning the European arena for the sake of the league can only fool ordinary fans.

I haven't seen Southampton fighting in the fourth line, and they have won two championship trophies so far.

Is it difficult, the four-front battle of the saints,

Easier than Manchester City's two-line battle?

Thinking of this, Mubarak couldn't help but have a doubt in his heart.

"Why did Southampton beat Sporting Lisbon so easily, but we couldn't?"

The question from the club chair made both left and right stunned.

how to answer?

Mubarak didn't seem to see the thinking and embarrassment of the two assistants on the left and right of "Baidu Sailing No Text", and continued to talk as if to himself.

"The same midfield, we have Gareth Barry, Yaya Toure, David Silva, David Pizarro, James Milner, De Jong, Hargreaves and others. First-class and even top-level players who are famous in Europe and the Premier League."

"Why Southampton, these three little-known stars, can suppress Sporting Lisbon so embarrassingly, but our star-studded midfield can't do it at all?"

Mubarak was not angry, just asking his doubts and incomprehensions.

Brian Marwood and John Mikebis looked at each other, and they both saw the meaning in each other's eyes.

The owner of the bench and behind the scenes is dissatisfied with the current situation of the team!

From the acquisition of the team in 2009 to the present, Manchester City has invested nearly one billion pounds in the transfer market, with a net investment of nearly five hundred million pounds, which is many times more than that of Southampton. But it is so much worse than Southampton.

More importantly, Southampton is a Championship team!

Anyone who is replaced by this will definitely be dissatisfied.

In the end it was John Mikebis who spoke.

"Actually, Southampton's midfield configuration is also very strong. Strowman is the main midfielder of the Dutch national team, and he has also been the vice-captain. He is regarded as the fastest rising midfield star in the Netherlands in recent years. The momentum even overwhelmed De Jong."

"Needless to say Vidal, the main force of the Chilean national team, the World Cup in South Africa has been brilliant, and now it has attracted the attention of many giant teams, and Toni Kroos is a well-known talented midfielder. Sixty million pounds..."

When Mubarak heard this, he stretched out his hand and waved, "They didn't spend a penny!"

After being interrupted, John Mikebis smiled bitterly.

Insiders have been rumored that Tony Cross is actually Abramovich's pocket.

Even the salaries of Tony Kroos, Drogba, Matic, Sturridge and others were all given by Abramovich.

It is said that it was because Abramovich and Yang Huan made a bet and lost miserably!

Of course, this kind of thing can only be whispered in a small circle, and no one will say it to the outside world.

It is as if Southampton distributed millions of pounds in bonuses on the day after winning the League Cup. Most people in this circle know and marvel at Southampton's generosity, and even some media know it.

But no one will announce it.

This time even Ferguson and Wenger remained silent!

And this time Southampton also did it more cleverly than before, and no one caught the handle.

What can be said and what can't be said, everyone in the circle knows.

This is the unspoken rule of the industry!

"Southampton's entire squad configuration is very reasonable. Strowman, Toni Kroos and Vidal are three different types of styles. Bielsa integrates them and the effect is brought into play."

Brian Marwood is a professional football star.

"Compared to Tony Kroos, who was introduced with a lot of money but only performed well, Strowman is the thickest leg of the Southampton midfield this season. Passing, organizing, defending, attacking... He is almost the same. So proficient!"

"This player can be said to be one of the most improved players for the Saints in the last two seasons, from being selected for the Dutch national team, to the bench, to the main force, to now being an important midfielder of the Dutch national team, and even serving as the deputy of the national team. Captain, the strength of this player has improved rapidly, which is evident."

"Vidal is both offensive and defensive, a typical player from the penalty area to the penalty area, playing a role similar to Yaya Toure, Toni Kroos is the midfield commander, quite general style, but needs to be further sculpted and grown, it's a pity Worth as high as £60 million, it's still a bit of a loss, but Stroman is the most eye-catching and the most impressive!"

Mubarak looked at Brian Marwood, "Didn't Mancini say before that the team lacks a solid central defender and a midfielder with excellent organization and passing ability?"

"Yeah!" Marwood nodded immediately, "For the central defender, Milan's Thiago Silva, Juventus' Chiellini, and Southampton's Harvey Martinez, these three players are our consideration. No target."

"In midfield, it's just three players, Southampton's Strowman, Tottenham's Modric, and Benfica's Witsel."

Gareth Barry as a midfielder, among the English native players, is very good.

But compared with players such as Modric, Strowman and Witsel, it is still not as good.

"Harvey Martinez, Stroman?"

Mubarak read the names of the two players, as if muttering to himself.

Harvey Martinez moved to Southampton last summer.

But as soon as the Spain international came to England, he immediately retreated from the original midfield to the central defender.

The result was this transposition, but the commander-in-chief of the Southampton defense line was replaced!

Steady and sophisticated defense, accurate and decisive in the ball, have the ability to hold the ball and organize, and read the overall situation of the game.

Coupled with the assistance of three players, Varane, Gary Cahill and Nastasic, Southampton's back line cannot be said to be top-notch, but it fits the team's entire tactical system. .

"Is Southampton willing to sell it?" Mubarak asked suddenly.

Brian Marwood was stunned for a moment, then shook his head, "I don't know, but there should be a chance. I heard that the Saints are planning to negotiate a contract extension with Strowman."

The so-called negotiation of contract renewal is either the player's contract is about to expire, or the player has performed well and asked for a salary increase.

Strowman has only been out for two seasons, and his contract isn't expiring so soon.

So, it can only be the latter.

"There are a lot of teams looking at Strowman right now, Real Madrid, Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Roma are all interested in him, and there's news that Barcelona, ​​Real Madrid, Manchester United and Bayern Munich all want him. Bring in Harvey Martinez."

When Mubarak heard this, he was envious and jealous, and at the same time shook his head and smiled with a little distress.

"It seems that this saint is full of treasures!"

John Mikebis took the opportunity to interject and said with a smile: "Who said no? Neymar, Isco, Varane, Carvajal and other teenagers have attracted attention. The team's performance in the Europa League this season is Eye-catching, now that they beat Sporting Lisbon three-to-one at home in the semi-finals, and entered the final with one foot, this group of players in the team is afraid that they will be watched!"

Someone grabs it, the competition is fierce, and the player's value naturally soars.

John? Mike Bis's words reminded Mubarak.

The season is about to end, and if you want to operate transfer signings, you have to hurry up now.

Many fans think that the most troublesome transfer is the transfer fee negotiation, but it is not.

The most time-consuming part of the transfer operation is often the personal treatment negotiation between the club and the player, and there are too many sidelines.

Therefore, in the transfer of many stars, the club and the player's agent usually negotiate the personal treatment first, and then conduct in-depth negotiation on the transfer price with the other club.

John Macbeth also has his own little abacus in mind.

He is now acting chief executive, while Manchester City are always looking for a chief executive, and if one is chosen, he will have to go back and continue to be his manager.

But if he can participate in and be in charge of the team's transfer operations during this period of agency, then even if a new CEO arrives in the future, even if he has been deprived of the title of CEO, he can still participate in the transfer operation and have power. Much bigger than before.

Until then, he was still part of Manchester City's core management.

Mubarak did not think so much, after all, the practice of the transfer market is indeed the case.

So the Middle East nodded, "Just about Harvey Martinez and Strowman, you go and talk to Southampton immediately."

John McBeth nodded in agreement.

"Oh, by the way, and Neymar, this star is also quite good, let's see if Southampton is willing to let go!"

"Okay!" John Mikebis was excited.

Three transfers, even if the operation is successful, is a huge credit.

Mubarak has his own abacus.

Next season, Southampton will be promoted to the Premier League.

With the fighting power shown by the Saints this season and the team's huge lineup, the competition in the Premier League next season is bound to become extremely cruel.

Manchester United, Chelsea, Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham, and this Southampton!

Seven teams compete for the top four in the league, how tragic!

In this case, it is better to forcibly poach corners first, which not only weakens the competitors, but also strengthens its own strength.

Isn't it just money?

Just a few more barrels of oil!

Big shit! (To be continued) [] If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Chuangshi to vote for recommendation and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation. )