Chapter 242: Attention From the Red Devils

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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson's office

…Small, strong, good speed, relatively rough technique, slow movement speed, but outstanding shooting ability, scored 24 goals this season, is the top scorer in the Portuguese Super League, but Manchester United's first team may be difficult There is a place for him, buy it, loan it out, put it in the second team, or play as a substitute. "

The rosacea scout who had appeared at the March Stadium was introducing Gao Xiaodong to Ferguson. Ferguson was listening and watching Gao Xiaodong's highlights. After the rosacea scout finished speaking, he was still staring at the video without saying a word.

On the opposite side of Ferguson, a young man in his early thirties, wearing a pair of elegant rimmed glasses, and with thick curly hair said: "Uncle Martin, who is this little guy's manager? Can you let him come to my company?" ?I think he is good. He scored 24 goals in the Portuguese Super League at the age of 19. Although there are many penalties and long-range shots, he is also very good."

"Jason!" Ferguson finally looked away from the video, and said sternly, "He belongs to Mendes, and Mendes is not easy to mess with."

Jason. Ferguson, Ferguson's youngest son, is now an agent, relying on his father's shadow to open a brokerage company, which has many young Manchester United players, but compared to his brilliant father, Jason can only be regarded as mediocre.

"It's Mendes again." Jason said resentfully, he really didn't dare to provoke this predator in the European transfer market who had a good relationship with his father.

Ferguson looked at Martin, the rosacea scout. Ferguson, this is his younger brother and the chief scout of Manchester United, but Ferguson's eyes are not satisfied, "Martin, a player who scored 24 goals in the Portuguese Super League, even if it is all penalties and long-range shots, he Will you play in the Manchester United reserve team? Do you think I have so much charm or Manchester United have so much charm?"

Martin was a little embarrassed, and said: "I think his characteristics are similar to Rooney and Anderson. He is very comprehensive, but his skills are still a bit rough. He has no place in the first team."

Ferguson said displeasedly: "If you don't have a position, you won't buy it. Such a player will have emotions when he comes to Manchester United to play as a substitute."

Martin said: "He has risen too fast. He was still in the Portuguese League last season, and the early stage of this season is also very mediocre. I watched him play a game, and his technical awareness was very poor. I didn't expect to play suddenly in the second half. He has both goals and assists, I'm afraid he won't be able to continue in this state, just like that Zhuo Dongfang."

Hearing the name Zhuo Dongfang, Ferguson frowned and said, "Then observe for another year, aren't you only 19 years old?"

Martin said: "Yes, but now with Rexos miraculously winning the championship, he has attracted the attention of many giants. I heard that Wenger asked him some time ago. It is estimated that he will be affected by the summer transfer. home team competition."

Ferguson said: "Is he selected for the national team now?"

Martin shook his head, "No, I don't know what happened, he wasn't selected for the national team, not even the national youth team."

Ferguson said: "It may be that he rose too fast and didn't come in time. If he fails to be selected for the national team, he will definitely not be able to apply for a labor certificate, and he can only be rented out if he is bought."

Jason interjected: "Isn't there a genius clause? With your influence, it's not trivial to pass the genius clause."

Ferguson glared at this incompetent young son, and said, "Shut up! Can the genius clause be used casually? He has never played in the European League, the World Youth Championship, or the national team. Use the genius clause for him. What do you want me to use to convince the Labor Department."

Jason bowed his head and fell silent.

After thinking for a while, Ferguson called assistant coach Carlos. Queiroz called him to his office.

"Carlos, Martin just brought the information about the young man from Huaguo, but he has been paying attention to this young man for a short time. You are very familiar with the Portuguese league. Tell me your opinion." Queiroz glanced at Jason and said: "Although I reminded scout Martin to observe Gao Xiaodong,

But I am not very familiar with him, so I will browse the information first. "

Ten minutes later, Queiroz said: "This boy is indeed a controversial player. Chairman Da Costa missed him the year before last and rented him to Rexos, but he was snatched by Rexos. championship trophy."

Ferguson was taken aback for a moment, and said, "Da Costa sometimes misses too?"

Queiroz said: "Yes, I have lost sight of this Huaguo boy. This boy's strengths and weaknesses are still very prominent. He is very comprehensive, very strong, and has a strong shooting ability, but his dribbling ability is average. The breakthrough mainly depends on his body. , handling the ball is still slow, and the imagination is average. It may not be able to adapt to the fast pace and speed of the Premier League, but if this aspect can be improved, the future will be very bright."

Ferguson said: "How about Ronaldo, Nani, and Anderson?"

Queiroz said: "It's incomparable to Ronaldo, who comes out every 20 years. It's about the same as Nani and Anderson. It's just that he hasn't experienced big-time training. It may be risky to buy at a high price."

Because of the mistake in signing Zhuo Dongfang, Ferguson was a little sensitive to Huaguo's players, and said: "Let David ask the price of this kid first. He was not selected for the national team and cannot get a labor certificate. You can talk to Porto slowly about the price." If the price is right, we will take it. If the price is not right, we will wait a year to see. Our priority now is to prepare for the Champions League. After the match, we will seriously consider this matter."

Queiroz and Martin also paid attention to Gao Xiaodong not long ago, and they really didn't know Gao Xiaodong well enough. Hearing what Ferguson said, they didn't say anything more.

...

Almost at the same time, Costa and Mendes were also sitting together drinking coffee in the villa of Porto Chairman Da Costa in Porto City.

This is the first time Da Costa met Mendes after being punished. Although he was sentenced to two years without football and Porto's affairs were handed over to the general manager Diogo, Da Costa still controlled everything behind the scenes .

Mendes looked at Da Costa and said with a smile: "The chairman is in a good state of mind."

Da Costa said with a smile: "This small blow is nothing to me. Putting aside the mess of the club, I just happened to play golf, go fishing, go to Switzerland to watch the European Cup, and go to Brazil."

Mendes laughed: "Just take two years off."

Da Costa said leisurely: "But there is one thing that can't be solved, I still don't have the mind to go on vacation."

Mendes smiled and said, "You mean Gao Xiaodong."

Da Costa said: "Yes, this kid won the bet with me in advance, and now it's time for him to return to Porto."

Mendes said with a smile: "This season is over, and the loan contract is over. Gao Xiaodong is already a member of Porto."

Da Costa said: "Gao Xiaodong only has one and a half years left in his contract, and I hope to renew his contract for another three years."

Mendes said: "I will tell Gao Xiaodong about the contract extension later, but I want to remind the chairman that Manchester United, Arsenal, Real Madrid, and Inter Milan are all paying attention to Gao Xiaodong, and Rexos also hopes to keep Gao Xiaodong. Xiaodong, it's hard to say whether he will renew his contract with Porto."

"Okay, you have a good talk with Gao Xiaodong, the conditions are whatever he wants, as long as it is within the range that Porto can bear, I can agree, other teams want Gao Xiaodong, let them contact Porto, Jorge, I will not Hope they get in touch with you first like this."

Mendes was not surprised that Gao Xiaodong was paid attention to by a wealthy family. Gao Xiaodong and Rexos made such a big commotion. Ta doesn't think those giants will make up their minds to buy Gao Xiaodong at a high price now.

If you transfer to the Premier League, you will not be able to apply for a labor permit and you will not be able to play. Serie A can only buy two non-EU players per season, and there are only three non-EU players in the La Liga 25-man roster. For the above reasons, Costa does not think that he is eager to achieve results. The current Inter Milan and Real Madrid will use their precious places on Gao Xiaodong, and even if Manchester United and Arsenal want to buy it, if they can't play, they can only rent it out. If they rent it, who wants to spend so much money? .

Of course, Mendes is equally clear about these things, but he also has his own plans. Hearing this, he got up and said, "Okay, I'll go back and ask his opinion. This kid always has some weird ideas."

Da Costa waved his hand and said: "Don't rush to leave, it's been a long time, I really want to chat with someone for a while."

"it is good."

Mendes sat down slowly again, took out a cigar from the coffee table, cut off the cigar cap, lit it, and smoked slowly.