Chapter 912 When the Transfer Is in Progress (Part 1)

Just after getting off the plane, Sun Wu got the news that Liverpool's official website announced the signing of Hull City left back Andrew Robertson for 12 million pounds.

Many people thought Klopp was crazy for paying 12 million pounds for a little-known 20-year-old defender, but most people soon felt relieved because the media announced the relevant details.

Sun Fei quickly collected information through the assistant team and then forwarded it to Sun Wu, who was speechless... The reason for relief was simple. Hull City revealed that Manchester United was very interested in Robertson and Maguire, and since Since the first half of last season, Manchester United scouts have been tracking their performance.

Everyone knows that Manchester United’s summer signings are now led by Sun Wu, which means that both Robertson and Maguire are favored by Sun Wu. Liverpool’s biggest weakness currently is the left back. Klopp’s personal persuasion allowed Robertson to Choose the Red Army.

Klopp selected many alternative targets in Europe, such as his old minister Schmelzer and Schalke 04's Fuchs. After a season of inspection and comprehensive consideration, he chose Robertson.

In fact, Klopp was also very annoyed about this transfer...

Now Sun Wu's reputation in this area is much stronger than that of Wenger ten years ago. This also gives Hull City the courage to raise the price. 12 million pounds is really not cheap.

The reason Robertson chose Liverpool is very simple. He needs to play games. When he comes to Manchester United, he needs to compete with Luke Shaw, but when he goes to Liverpool, he is likely to be the main player immediately.

Although Sun Wu is very interested in Lucas, he also knows that Robertson is the most likely to get him. After all, Atletico Madrid has performed well in the European leagues in recent years, and Simeone may not let him go.

Now Klopp's interference has made Sun Wu frustrated. What's even more unfortunate is that many people seem to believe that this rumor is true, and the ongoing negotiations with Monaco and Celtic have also been affected.

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"Southampton's offer is not clear. The official offer faxed by us is 14 million euros, but Celtic insists that Van Dijk is not for sale."

"Monaco didn't say that Bernardo Silva was not for sale, but they offered a high price of 35 million euros and wanted to earn 20 million in half a season. It's really shameful!"

"Sandro may move to Juventus, and the transfer fee is said to be as high as 30 million euros..."

Sun Wu held a teacup and listened to the coaching staff's report. He thought about it before saying, "What did Mr. Ed say?"

"As usual,

Thomas Muller leaves, whether it is to maintain the team's competitiveness or to consider the club's influence, the 60 million pounds will be used for summer transfers. "Mike Phelan looked down at the information and said, "From a staffing perspective, Bernardo Silva must be taken because..."

After a pause, Mike Phelan continued: "Januzai has officially submitted a transfer application, and Thomas and Valencia have left the team, leaving only Shaqiri and Mane as wingers."

"Transfer...where?"

"The only one who has made an offer is Tottenham Hotspur."

Sun Wu touched his chin, yes! It must have been Pochettino, he went to Tottenham anyway.

After thinking for a while, Sun Wu clapped his hands and said, "Tell Barty that two goals must be achieved. The total value of Van Dijk and Bernardo Silva will not exceed 60 million pounds, and should be around 40 million pounds." "

"What about the left back?"

"Robertson has moved to Liverpool. Sandro is worth too much and can be given up. We are looking for other targets." Sun Wu picked up his mobile phone and called his old teammate Fuchs. It would be difficult for the Austrian left back to come to Manchester United to play the main force. , but a rotation is still enough.

But Sun Wu was quickly disappointed. Fuchs is currently undergoing a medical examination in the UK and will join Leicester City after the examination.

Mike Phelan comforted: "Milner can make a cameo, and if Van Dijk joins, Rojo can also play... although he is best suited in the middle."

"Maybe Everton's Baines can." Carrick suddenly interjected: "He is a great crosser, has excellent physical fitness, and has been in good condition. He is 30 years old this year and his worth is not high. He has never been able to enter a wealthy club. Even though I might be willing to come even if the salary is not high.”

"Yes, his contract expires next summer." Mike Phelan added: "In fact, Liverpool has been talking to Baines before, and the two clubs were in a fierce quarrel... I didn't expect Klopp to turn around and sign Robertson. .”

Sun Wu is interested. This is a very cost-effective option. Although it requires a transfer fee of several million pounds, he is much easier to use than Ashley Young in the non-contract year, and the weekly salary requirement is not high.

"Let's try it and see Everton's attitude." Sun Wu was furious in his heart. He really couldn't afford to buy Mendy from Marseille and then use a medical insurance card.

However, Sun Wu currently doesn't have many points on hand, and his extensive use of medical insurance cards in the second half of last season wiped out Sun Wu's reserves.

"Today is... June 27th. I hope to complete all transfer matters before July 5th and start summer training on July 6th." Sun Wu emphasized, "If Januzaj has a tough attitude, let him go." Let’s go, but the transfer fee cannot be cheaper than Tottenham.”

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On June 30, Tottenham Hotspur’s official website announced the signing of Manchester United winger Januzaj for a transfer fee of 9.5 million pounds. Then the club held a press conference and Levy announced that the new head coach was Pochettino, who had just left Manchester United. .

On July 1, Chelsea announced that it had signed a four-year contract with former Juventus coach Conte. The latter also announced the signing of Fiorentina defender Max Alonso and Turin defender Damian, and let the players who were loaned to Fiorentina Winger Salah returns to Stamford Bridge.

On July 2, Manchester United’s official website announced the signing of Celtic’s Dutch center back Virgil van Dijk for 16 million pounds.

On July 3, Manchester City successfully paid 2 million pounds to grab Everton left back Baines, whose contract expires next year... This news made the Manchester United coaching staff sad. Sun Wu also found it incredible. Except for Henry, he did not remember. Which star has Guardiola signed who is over 30 years old?

On July 4, Manchester United’s official website announced the signing of Monaco’s Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva, worth up to 25 million pounds.

On July 5, Manchester United started their summer training camp in Malaga, on the south coast of Spain.

That afternoon, Mike Phelan informed reported players that Sun Wu would serve as the interim head coach until the new head coach arrived.

With the support of Griezmann, Phil Jones, Fletcher and De Gea, who has completed his contract extension, this explosive news did not cause much sensation. Anyway, Sun Wu has not been the interim head coach for two years. times.

But in the eyes of Fabinho, Pavard, Van Dijk and Bernardo Silva who have just joined the team, this is really incredible.

On July 6, Manchester United officially started training, and the first thing they did was physical training.

Different from the Magath era many years ago, although today's players hate physical training, they have no complaints. Everyone knows how important physical fitness is nowadays.

Everyone is tired, and the most tired one is of course Sun Wu, because he still has to pay attention to transfer information.

Just before Sun Wu was about to ask the club to bid for Mendy, he finally received a call.

Lucas Hernandez, who had been deliberately ignored by Sun Wu for more than a month, finally called.