Two Hundred and Forty Eight Wenger, Do You Have Money?
"Twenty million?"
At the London Colney training base, Wenger stood up when he heard the news from Pat Rice.
"Why doesn't he rob the bank?"
Pat Rice stood aside awkwardly, a little dumbfounded.
How can it be so profitable to rob a bank? The risk is still so great...
In fact, he knows Wenger's current mood best, hurry up!
Why are you in a hurry?
In recent years, in order to build a new stadium, Wenger has tried every means to save money, with the goal of keeping the top four in the league.
For Arsenal, the pressure is actually not bad, after all, it is the Premier League Big4.
But the situation is constantly changing.
Last season, Arsenal had the same points as Liverpool, but due to the disadvantage of goal difference, Liverpool ranked third.
Arsenal ranked fourth, followed by Tottenham Hotspur and Everton.
This summer, Benitez really moved the Red Army into the Champions League final twice in three years, won a Champions League, and made a lot of money, so Benitez also invested a lot of money in the transfer market, For example, the introduction of Torres from Atletico Madrid, the introduction of Babel from Ajax, and the introduction of Lucas Leiva from Brazil are all aimed at strengthening the overall strength of the team.
Everton is also not idle, introducing Gravesen from Real Madrid, introducing Yakubu from Middlesbrough, and players such as Leighton Bynes and Jagelka, spending more than two thousand dollars. £10,000 transfer investment.
This is also a huge sum of money for a team like Everton.
Tottenham's investment is even more, Darren Bent, Kaboul, Boateng and Gareth Bale,
The north London rivals have invested £30 million in the transfer market, which is a staggering amount.
On the other hand, Arsenal sent away Henry, Reyes and Ljungberg, and the entire frontcourt attack power was greatly affected. Although Sagna, Da Silva and Fabianski were introduced, the overall strength is obviously declining Not a lot.
Especially the offensive firepower in the frontcourt.
In this case, it is impossible for Wenger to say that there is no pressure.
A little carelessness and falling out of the top four in the league will make Arsenal's situation even more severe.
Losing this piece of income from the Champions League is an extremely painful loss for the Gunners.
Under such circumstances, how could Wenger not be in a hurry?
"Naples called out 20 million euros, making it clear that we want to counter the price, and it depends on whether we want it or not."
Pat Rice analyzed.
"What did the players say?"
"The agent said that Gervinho had already called Gao Shen, but Gao Shen did not express his position. In addition, the player emphasized that he did not want to fall out with Gao Shen."
When Wenger heard this, he turned his head and glanced at Pat Rice, who nodded heavily in affirmation.
"I didn't see it, but this kid can win people." Wenger said lightly that if there are players to cooperate with the pressure, it will be more convenient for Arsenal to poach corners, but now that the players have made it clear, the Gunners can only talk to Naples.
"That should be why Napoli are confident."
To put it bluntly, Naples doesn't actually want to sell.
If Arsenal are scared off by this offer, that's fine, Napoli told Gervinho straightforwardly,
It's not that we don't sell it, it's that Arsenal don't want to buy it.
In fact, to a certain extent, Naples' higher prices may not be beneficial to the players.
The higher the value, the more the club values it, which will be more important to the status of the locker room after the player joins.
"What now?" Pat Rice asked with concern.
Naples has already kicked the ball over, and it depends on whether Arsenal want to buy it.
Wenger shook his head and smiled wryly. Instead of answering, he asked rhetorically, "Can Gervinho really compete with Malouda?"
"The talent is indeed higher, the speed is faster, and the footwork is better, but he is still too young and needs to grow further." Pat Rice replied.
Higher talent, faster speed, finer footwork, plus a young,
This proves that Gervinho's potential is indeed very high, but at this stage, it is still not as good as Malouda.
But for a twenty-year-old young player, these are enough.
A 20-year-old young player whose strength is comparable to Malouda's is not at this price.
"I'll call Gao Shen." Wenger gritted his teeth.
Pat Rice was taken aback, "Do you have his phone number?"
Wenger was also taken aback, and explained: "Last time, I forgot when it was, and I accidentally added him a call."
Pat Rice let out an oh, was it really a coincidence?
I have to say that Gao Shen has been so popular in the past year or so that people who care about Serie B dare to call out to win the Serie A championship. If he really wins the championship this season, Italian football will be very interesting.
At that time, will Italy be able to retain the title of the tactical kingdom?
Judging from the situation, the criticism of Gao Shen is almost one-sided, but in fact, behind the scenes, countless people are waiting to watch the excitement. If Gao Shen can really win the Serie A championship in the new season, that will be the most interesting matter.
However, now it seems that it is difficult!
too difficult!
The league has not yet started, and the head star has been poached, so how can we play?
Gao Shen was very surprised when he suddenly received a call from Wenger.
He really couldn't remember, when did he call Wenger?
Where did the old professor get his phone number from?
But how do you ask this question?
I can only pretend that I have given it.
After chatting and getting to the point, Wenger directly explained his intention of coming, he wanted to introduce Gervinho.
Gao Shen almost cried out to Wenger on the spot, is this Gervinho?
No, this is for his life, for his future!
My side is in full swing preparing to smash Serie A, and you poach my corner?
Professor, are you rich... er, no, are you interested?
Wenger was also embarrassed when he listened to the phone. For the first time, he realized that he felt guilty for poaching players.
Why do you feel that this is not a business, but that you are using the big to bully the small, relying on the old to sell the old?
Gao Shen also accepted as soon as he saw it was good, and after "calming down" his mood, he told Wenger that this matter was really out of his control, and De Laurentiis was responsible.
"You also know that our boss is very fierce, like a hey society. He has already said that whoever dares to come to Naples to poach his players, he will let the mafia kill them."
Wenger smiled wryly, who are you scaring?
"Of course, this is also an angry word, but to be honest, no one dares to tell him about the transfer." Gao Shen came back again.
"Twenty million euros, this is impossible, Gervinho is not worth the price now." Wenger replied.
Gao Shen was also cheerful, "Our boss also said that at this price, you can buy it if you like it, and if you don't buy it...hehe"
Wenger finally understands that Naples has a unified idea, and they are waiting for him there.
Well, it depends on whether you want to buy it!
"Gao, Ming people don't speak secretly, you can just say it, how much do you want?"
"I don't care. If I can make the decision, I can sell you 10 million euros." Gao Shen looked very generous.
Unfortunately, Naples is not his.
Wenger got angry and cursed secretly: Are you talking nonsense?
"Come on!" Wenger was a little impatient.
"Well, if your old man really wants it, I'll help you talk to our boss. I'll try my best to talk about 15 million euros, but let me say it first, it may not be possible. You also know our boss's violent temper." .”
The general manager, Marino, was just closed yesterday, scolded bloody, how ruthless!
Wenger smiled wryly, and really wanted to ask. According to what you said, the matter has not been settled yet, so I owe you a favor first?
"Okay, just five million euros!" Wenger gritted his teeth and stomped his feet, and stopped bargaining.
He was worried that if he made a counter-offer, the deal might be blown.
It's not that Naples doesn't sell it, but that he doesn't dare to buy it!
..
"Fifteen million euros?"
Marino was surprised when he received Gao Shen's call.
Are you serious?
Gao Shen snorted, "Pierpaolo, calm down, you are now the general manager of a team that aims to hit Serie A."
These words could be felt through the phone, and Marino on the opposite side seemed to hold his head up even more.
But for some reason, Gao Shen couldn't connect him with a man when he remembered that he was as cowardly as a kitten in front of De Laurentiis.
Speaking of it, it's all because the German guy is too strong and irritable!
"Arsenal will arrange for someone to contact you immediately. You should contact Villarreal now, before it will be too late."
He exhorted deeply and earnestly.
Once in and out, this is a very important matter. Don't let it happen that you sell people here, but you can't bring in people there. This is a big joke.
"Also, when Arsenal pays you, remember to remind the German guy that my 20% has to be transferred." Gao Shen reminded.
When Marino heard this, he immediately complained.
Why was he scolded?
Isn't it because of the 20% sharing clause?
Let him go now?
He scolded him like this before he even split the money, but now that it's really going to be split, the German guy can't kill him with a knife?
"You should tell him yourself." Marino quickly pushed it away.
"You are the general manager, of course I am looking for you, why should I look for him?" Gao Shen said confidently.
From a process point of view, Gao Shen is right.
Marino nearly cried.
I'm too useless to be the general manager!
The benefits belong to both of you, how to divide it, you can discuss it yourself, can't you?
"Shhh, Pierpaolo, you must remember what I told you before, although we are beaters, we are beaters with dignity. Facing the unreasonable demands of the boss, we must fight back forcefully and forcefully. Know how to manage upwards reasonably, otherwise, the boss will only gain more and more, and we will be the ones who suffer in the end!"
Marino felt that what Gao Shen said made sense.
"But...every time I see him, especially that fierce face, I can't help being afraid"
"What are you afraid of?" Gao Shen asked resentfully, "In this way, don't look at him deliberately and imagine him as your wife. You can train your wife as you want at home, and you can train him."
Hearing that Marino was hesitating for a long time, Gao Shen couldn't help but asked again, "What's the matter?"
"Actually... at my house, it's my wife who is scolding me, how dare I scold her?" Marino muttered in a low voice.
Gao Shen was confused.
Nima, being scolded by the boss at work, and scolded by the wife at home...
I can't save you!
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