Chapter 032 The second conversation with Ferguson
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Since the proposal to expand the bench quota was supported by the boss of the British 20 club and was approved unanimously in the subsequent voting session. Therefore, when the meeting was officially announced, except for the frowning FA representatives, the other participants all had happy expressions, which could be called the happy ending.
Perhaps the FA will feel very unhappy because of the British Club's provocation of its authority again, but to be honest, the FA can't do anything to these teams in addition to being unhappy. After all, ten years ago, when twenty-two British A bosses gathered in Yitang and decided to abandon the FA and work alone and create the British League, the FA's prestige was gone.
As for another British stadium that has been criticized, that is, it does not set up a winter break system like other New Year's Eve Leagues, George has not proposed a plan to reform it. Although many people have always complained that the absence of a winter break will prevent players who play for the British team from getting enough rest in the middle of the season like players in the other four major leagues, and will also drag down the British team's swing in the European arena. But to be honest, if someone really dares to propose a proposal to add a winter break to the British League, then all the representatives of the British clubs present will probably raise their hands to object.
You should know that there is no winter break, even if there are games for Christmas, Britain can maximize its commercial value. At the same time, it can also take advantage of the opportunity of winter quits in several major leagues to seize viewership and market share, and attract more fans for the British League, so that Britain can gain more revenue for the British team in terms of commercial value than other leagues and win more revenue for the British team.
Therefore, although the managers and players in the UK always complain about the absence of a winter break, if the winter break is really implemented in the UK, they will definitely be the first person to come out to oppose this matter!
"Alex, why did you suddenly remember to call me?" The day after the meeting, George, who was checking the team's recruitment progress in the office, suddenly received a call from Yi. The person who made the call was his former boss and mentor, Manchester United head coach Sir Alex Ferguson. "Did you say you fell in love with a player in my team, so now you call me to ask for someone?"
"Stop kidding, George. Others may not know. I don't know that Tottenham's lineup has been sold clean by you now?" Hearing George's words, Ferguson, who was on the other hand, shook his head helplessly, thinking that he hadn't seen him for more than a month, the kid's lip skills have indeed become better. "Let me think about it, the only people who are still in the team should be Casey Keller, Stephen Carl, Ledley King, Poyette, Anderton and Robbie Keane? Ah, by the way, there is also the glass man Redknapp who is injured at any time."
"It seems that Alex, you are very informative." George was not surprised by Ferguson's ridicule of Redknapp on the phone. After all, with the bad relationship between Manchester United and Liverpool, Ferguson did not mock Redknapp, a guy with a strong Liverpool mark on his face, which would make people wonder: "Since Alex, you are not interested in these players under my command, what's the matter? You know, I have a lot of work recently. If I don't restore the number of yi teams to a minimum before the summer training camp begins, I will be condemned by angry Tottenham fans at that time."
"Well, George, that's it." Ferguson on the phone hesitated for a while, and finally made up his mind and told George his plan, "I want to sell David this summer. However, since the transfer market is too serious due to the weak world economy, coupled with the previous flying boot gate incident, it is difficult for me to sell him at a high price by selling alone. So, I want to ask you to help me play a role in David's transfer."
"David? Which David?" George didn't react at the first time when he heard Ferguson's words. But soon, he quickly lowered his voice and said, "Hey, Alex, you are not planning to sell Beckham, right?"
Let me tell you, haven’t I told you all before? With Beckham’s current role and position in Manchester United’s tactical system, if he sells him now, the entire Red Devils’ tactical system will almost be pushed back and started over, and Manchester United will also fall into a downturn in the next two or three years. Ferguson, are you ready to rebuild this team that has just won the English championship?
"Yes, I did plan like that." Ferguson also heard the surprise in George's tone and explained, "Although what George said to me before makes sense, David is the youngest of the four main players in the midfield and is also the most suitable to lead the team to complete the reconstruction work. Even if I had some conflicts with him before, it would be impossible for me to admit it wrong at that time, but don't forget that with that woman, David will never use the great time to wait for Manchester United to complete the reconstruction day!"
Hearing Ferguson's words, George couldn't help but fall into silence. He knew that Ferguson was right. Beckham himself might be inclined to stay at Old Trafford out of feelings and sense of responsibility, but this is definitely not the result his wife Victoria is willing to see. After all, in Manchester, Beckham's commercial value has been maximized. If he wants to make further progress, he must transfer to Yi's family and play football in the club with a more influential city. Real Madrid, which is chasing Beckham, is obviously a good choice in Victoria's eyes. Moreover, Madrid, as the capital of Spain, is more suitable for Beckham's career in non-football fields than Manchester, an industrial center.
Therefore, even if Ferguson really put his face down and admitted to Beckham's mistakes in the "Flying Boot Door" incident, with Victoria's endless pillow style and the fuel of good news, it is hard to say how high a possibility that Beckham would choose to stay at Manchester United!
It is precisely because of seeing through this point that Ferguson came to George, hoping that he could help raise the price. After all, several buyers who are interested in introducing Beckham now have a bit of a robbery of the transfer fee offered by Beckham. Real Madrid was reluctant to give in to the price of 30,000 euros, and believed that Beckham would definitely leave the team this summer, Florentino, who did not intend to waste too much ammunition on Manchester United; another La Liga giant Barcelona also gave the same offer as Real Madrid, and it seemed that there was no intention to increase the price; as for the two Milan heroes in Serie A, their intention to take advantage was too obvious. The dead bald man named Galliani even came to ask Ferguson, whether to sell Beckham for 20,000 euros!
You know, although Beckham does not have the title of World Footballer or European Golden Balls like Ronaldo and others, Beckham's commercial value and market appeal are not comparable to any football player of his time. So, in Ferguson's view, if he really agrees to add the bald quotation, then Manchester United will not have to suffer any loss?
"Alex, why do you think I have the ability to help you?" After a long silence, George, who knew that Beckham left Manchester United was irreversible, asked, "With your status in English football, if you are willing, there are probably many people who are willing to help. Why do you want me to help?"
"If these people were reliable, do you think I would come to you?" Ferguson rolled his eyes and said angrily when he heard George's question.
"Okay, but since I want my help, then Alex, should you pay me some hard work fee?" Since he has decided to help Ferguson raise the price on Beckham's transfer, George naturally has to charge a certain advantage. After all, he is no longer a Manchester United employee, so he will not work for Manchester United in vain.
"Well, that's right. Since you ask, how about I sell Phil to Tottenham?" Ferguson took George's request for granted. After all, George is not an employee of Manchester United now, but a boss of Tottenham Hotspur. It's normal for him to seek benefits for his team: "George, you know, Phil is a versatile player. Whether he is in the left back, the back midfielder or the right back, he can have a good swing George. What do you think of this exchange condition?"
"What? Take this truth?!" When George thought he had heard Ferguson say he wanted to sell Phil Neville to himself, he thought he had heard it wrong, so he quickly asked again. After confirming that Ferguson was not yi, he drank high and talked nonsense, he immediately agreed to the Lord's exchange conditions!
Although Phil Neville is not as capable as his brother Gary Neville, it is indeed a very good supplement for Tottenham Hotspur now. In George's eyes, if Phil, a versatile player, can get the versatile combat power, then the possibility of Tottenham Hotspur making a difference in the new season will be greatly improved!
Ferguson chose to send Phil Neville away, so he naturally had his considerations. First, with the increase in the number of substitutes to seven, Sir Joseph's demand for Phil like versatile is no longer as strong as before. Secondly, Phil Neville, who is already 26 years old, is no longer satisfied with his position in Manchester United and wants more opportunities to play, but this is something that Manchester United and Ferguson cannot give!
In this way, in a few words, Phil Neville's fate was determined by George and Ferguson. Next, as long as Phil himself agrees, the England international will join White Hart Lane with a transfer fee of 70,000 pounds!
Chapter completed!