Chapter 902 Difficult?

Scudemore now fully understood what Master Huan meant.

To put it simply, the Premier League is like a society, and the clubs are the families that make up the society.

The society is developing rapidly, the cake is getting bigger and bigger, and the income of every family is rising steadily, which looks beautiful.

But actually?

While the society is developing, the cost of living is also developing at a high speed, housing prices are still unattainable, prices are also high, and the expensive cost of living is still overwhelming every family.

So the question is, has it really changed?

Or is he just a product hyped up by capital, which looks beautiful but is actually not egg?

Within the Premier League, is it the rising broadcast contracts that have caused the players' salaries and transfer fees to rise steadily?

Or, the high salaries and transfer fees of players have put pressure on the clubs, and the latter will be passed on to the broadcasters through the Premier League, and then passed on to the fans by the broadcasters. This has always been an unanswered problem.

If you really want to explore it, it will eventually turn into a war of words between the two sides about whether the chicken lays the egg or the egg lays the chicken.

But one thing is quite obvious, that is, when the middle and lower reaches of the Premier League have higher purchasing power than the middle and lower reaches of other leagues, but the Premier League's giants cannot compete with Real Madrid and Barcelona for top players. , The internal strength gap of the Premier League teams has been shortened to very small.

Under such circumstances, the giant teams cannot guarantee their position in the country, and must fight to the death for the top four in the league. How can they be distracted to compete in the European arena?

You know, the broadcast fee for a season of the Champions League is not as much as the broadcast fee for a season of the Premier League.

Of course, everyone knows the importance of the UEFA Champions League. He is the most important display platform for the giants. There is no doubt about it.

But now for the Premier League teams, first ensure that the team can participate in the Champions League, or go a step further, to ensure that the group can qualify, which can not only gain fame and fortune, but also fully compete for the top four in the Premier League.

Could it be that Arsenal didn't have this kind of abacus?

Could it be that the Gunner's title of "Four Mad Demons" has been faked in recent years?

As for those who said the shooter was in debt,

Really should look at the close to £200m in cash in Arsenal's bank account and the rising ticket prices at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal's problem, in the final analysis, is a lack of motivation.

Since as long as they keep the top four in the league, as long as they keep such a hanging lineup, they can make money lying down, why bother to sign up big?

If it weren't for the strong rise of Manchester City, Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur in the past few years, threatening Arsenal, the Gunners would have smashed stars such as Ozil and Higuain?

And for the same reason, the consistent attitude of the Premier League teams in the face of the tasteless Europa League is xjbt.

The reason is also very simple. If I have free time to play games that don’t make much money, I might as well concentrate on getting one or two more rankings in the domestic Premier League. The money I earn is more than winning a championship. go.

What? European War points? It's none of my business!

For many years, the attitude of the Premier League teams in the Europa League has been like this!

Therefore, when La Liga, Bundesliga, and even the current Serie A are in full swing for points in the Europa League, the Premier League is still watching this group of hanging wires with arms folded, but they don't know that they will fall down anytime, anywhere. A big somersault.

Richard Scudemore's worries, as Yang Huan mentioned before, if the Premier League loses its fourth place in the Champions League, the league will go crazy!

The kind of arms race in which all teams burn money like crazy will not only drive the Premier League crazy, but also drive the whole of Europe crazy.

Because in theory, Southampton, Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool are all ambitious to qualify for the Champions League. Once the four become three, the competition will be even more fierce. More blood flowed into rivers.

Even if one is not careful, the entire league will collapse!

Presumably, this is why Richard Schudmore came to Southampton so worried.

The Premier League chairs summit is just around the corner, and as chief executive of the Premier League, he certainly wants to do something.

But for Yang Huan, the quota has been reduced, which is a good thing.

As long as Southampton maintains its current competitiveness, keeps the team's strength unchanged, and the number of places is reduced, England's big cake in the Champions League prize pool will be one less person to share, and it will be shared by itself. more.

With this income, I can further consolidate Southampton's position in the Premier League, isn't that good?

So, sometimes, Yang Huan even wished that the Serie A team would be more competitive and stronger.

At the same time, I also hope that the Premier League teams will not live up to their expectations.

Why?

As the old saying goes, it's good for Southampton!

Why are Barcelona and Real Madrid bullish? Why do other teams in La Liga can only accept the current distribution of benefits?

Because the two heroes of the Spanish Super League are the banner of La Liga, without the existence of detached teams like Barcelona and Real Madrid, the influence of La Liga is bound to be greatly reduced, and they may not even get this little benefit now.

By the same token, why do Bundesliga teams tolerate Bayern Munich?

Because they need the banner of Bayern Munich to fight for them in the European arena and increase the influence of the Bundesliga.

What about the Premier League?

It used to be Manchester United, but now?

Arsenal is mediocre, Chelsea is sluggish, Manchester United is hurting, who else?

Manchester City?

Without finding a set suitable for playing in Europe and the Premier League, Manchester City can't make a difference at all.

And you know, what is the average age of Manchester City? How long can it last?

Why did Mubarak bring in De Bruyne, Sterling, Abu Bakar and Mangala?

Do you really think that Manchester City is a fool who comes in quickly with money, and recruits at high prices as a substitute?

Wrong, they are planning for the future and reserving talents!

After waiting for two or three years, and looking back, you will find that these players are too cheap!

When none of these teams have the will, or the strength, to take up the banner of the Premier League, then Southampton has to stand up.

But, I thought so in my heart, but I couldn't say it like that.

Instead of being able to say it, I even had to shout a few words back.

"Richard, frankly speaking, our current situation is also dangerous!" Yang Huan sighed, looking very sad.

It's a bit like Jing Ke on the edge of Yishui, very tragic and tragic, but he has no hesitation.

But who is Richard Scudemore, how could he be fooled by Master Huan because of this?

"How to say?"

"Bielsa is leaving. You know how important he is to us. I have tried my best to keep him, but his attitude is very firm. He will leave after the end of the season. He was supposed to leave last summer. Strong to stay."

Hearing this, Scudemore's face darkened, and he let out a secret cry.

Bielsa's departure will have a variable impact on Southampton.

On a bigger scale, Manchester United after losing Ferguson is a lesson for Southampton.

Manchester United can't get over the hurdle, can Southampton get over it?

"And, you know, Barcelona, ​​Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich are all poaching again."

Speaking of this, Yang Huan sneered for a while.

"Hazard, Sanchez, Suarez, Toni Kroos, Di Maria, Matic, Varane, Danilo, David Alaba, Neuer... If they were really rich, I'm afraid Hollow us out!"

Scudemore is not surprised by this, because Saints players are indeed quite sought-after, and it is only natural for them to be poached.

"Master Huan, this is not a good phenomenon!" Scudemore reminded.

Now the Premier League's European war can be fully supported by Southampton. If the Saints also collapse, then the Premier League will be over.

"I know, but what can I do?" Yang Huan spread his hands and shrugged his shoulders, feeling helpless.

"If we want to keep this group of players, we have to pay more, and the team has to bear higher operating costs. It is also very difficult for us!"

Difficult?

Richard Scudemore certainly didn't believe it.

Now Southampton's finances are the best in the Premier League, and their income is higher than that of Manchester United. Although the salaries of players have increased rapidly in the past two years, overall, they are well controlled and their finances are very healthy.

Especially this season, after moving into the new stadium, it is expected that the income will hit a new high.

Under such circumstances, if Master Huan said it was difficult, who would believe it?

However, the current situation in the Premier League is indeed not optimistic, and it is true that the Saints need to stand up. Therefore, Scudemore also had to comfort him with good words and say a lot of good things.

Who is Yang Huan?

How could he take it to heart if he paid lip service to him?

Moreover, he did not expect to dig any real benefits from the Premier League from the very beginning.

Scudemore and the Premier League, to put it bluntly, are just stewards of the 20 teams in the Premier League. What can they promise?

Regardless of the attitude of the Premier League, Yang Huan must do his best to make the Saints rise.

Of course, Scudemore shouldn't expect to get any promises or even suggestions from Yang Huan.

Especially Yang Huan didn't mention anything about what was going to happen at the upcoming Premier League Chairman's Summit.

This made Scudemore feel very depressed, but helpless.

After sending Scudemore into the car and watching him leave, Yang Huan just laughed.

"It is estimated that he is still rushing to other teams now!"

Nicola Cortez also nodded again and again, and said with a slight smile: "However, since he was the first to visit us, it can be seen that they are also clearly aware that we are becoming more and more important."

"Really?" After hearing this, Yang Huan chuckled, pretending to be stupid, "Why don't I feel it?"

Nicola Cortez remained silent and did not express any opinion on Master Huan's style of writing.

"Nicola, just wait and see. In their eyes, we will become more and more important. Even in the near future, I want our Saints Southampton to become the Premier League's Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. And Barcelona!"

For Master Huan's ambition, all the senior management in the Southampton team know that everyone is moving towards this goal, and they are also full of confidence.

In recent years, the Saints' youth training has trained many players, but except for a few outstanding top players, all of them are either on loan or transferred to other teams for free to play.

It won't be long before the Saints youth training will blossom everywhere in the Premier League and even the lower leagues in England.

By that time, Southampton had established its influence in the Premier League and became a truly wealthy team.

But, for the time being, Southampton are not quite there yet.

Even this ambition of his own has to be hidden for the time being.

Let me ask, if Yang Huan ran to the Premier League chairman summit and told those bosses that I will rule you sooner or later, what do you think those Premier League bosses will do?

I am afraid that even Mubarak of Manchester City will stand up against it?

It's better not to do it for the time being when you are outraged by the public.

It's like the strategy given by that so-and-so?

Oh, by the way, build walls high, accumulate food widely, and become king slowly!

That's the reason!

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