Around 4 p.m., Li Shiguang had just finished talking with Alves, who had already completed his medical examination, when he met the two German lads that Allen had mentioned, Mats Hummels and Marco Reus, at the club.

Li Shiguang looked at the two young men standing behind Ron and couldn't help but laugh to himself. After all, he had just poached two of Dortmund's captains.

Just turned 18, Hummels already appears to be 1.9 meters tall. Unlike Kompany, as a center-back, he doesn't have an imposing physique. It's likely he's followed a technical path similar to Cannavaro's since his youth academy days. Hummels wasn't intimidated; even when he noticed Li Shiguang scrutinizing him, he didn't avoid Li's gaze, instead meeting Li's eyes.

Meanwhile, Royce, with his blond hair, was a bit more shy. From the moment he saw Li Shiguang, he kept his head down, staring at his toes, seemingly lost in thought.

Ironically, Li Shiguang hadn't actually thought of Hummels and Reus.

But at the beginning of the season, Leeds United had a wave of injuries, which greatly affected the team's performance. Li Shiguang immediately regretted loaning out Dzeko and Vardy. During that time, he had no one available, so whenever he had free time, he would sit in his office and look through the scouting reports that Ron had brought back.

Later, as the players recovered from their injuries, Leeds United's situation gradually improved, but Li Shiguang still attached great importance to strengthening the squad depth in the winter transfer window.

It wasn't until the end of November last year that Li Shiguang finally saw these two familiar faces in the scouting report. So Li Shiguang immediately sent Ron to Germany to bring the two back to Leeds during the winter transfer window.

At this time, Hummels was still in Bayern's youth academy and had not yet received a chance to play for the first team, which made him, who was already 18 years old, very distressed.

Ron's appearance actually solved Hummels' immediate problem, and when he heard that Leeds United's first team wanted him, Hummels agreed without hesitation, even though his father, who was a coach in Bayern Munich's youth academy, strongly opposed it.

After obtaining the player's consent, Li Shiguang still personally called Beckenbauer. Due to the good working relationship between Lahm and Leeds United, the two quickly agreed on a price, and Li Shiguang successfully brought away this future world-class center-back for 900,000 euros.

As for Royce, he took up some of Ron's energy.

17-year-old Reus is luckier than Hummels; he is already playing for the first team, albeit in the German regional league.

Marco Reus, a product of Borussia Dortmund's youth academy, joined the 2. Bundesliga club Rocco Welshman at the age of 15. However, due to his young age, he did not get any playing opportunities. As a result, Rocco Welshman was unfortunately relegated from the 2. Bundesliga to the Regionalliga last year, which gave him some playing time.

When Ron first approached Red and White Allen, it didn't take much persuasion. Red and White Allen, who had lost their main sponsor due to relegation, quickly succumbed to the €1.5 million money offensive and couldn't wait to send Reus to England.

Unlike Hummels, Reus himself was unwilling to leave Germany no matter what Ron said. His dream was to return to Dortmund and end his career there!

Having no other choice, Ron later called Li Shiguang at Royce's house, in front of his parents.

After receiving Li Shiguang's promise that if Dortmund made an offer to Leeds United, he would be released unconditionally to return to Germany, the inexperienced Reus finally nodded with difficulty.

"Welcome to Leeds United, two future football superstars!" Li Shiguang greeted the two young men with a broad smile.

Hummels reacted quickly, immediately replying to Li Shiguang: "Thank you, Mr. Li."

But after hearing Li Shiguang's voice, Royce simply raised his head to look at Li Shiguang, opened his mouth, but still didn't make a sound.

Li Shiguang could tell that he was a little nervous.

"Haha, don't be like that, Marco, I don't eat people." Li Shiguang made a small joke, walked up to Reus, and looked down at him. "Besides, we've already talked on the phone once, so we can be considered acquaintances."

Seeing Li Shiguang joking with him, Royce's face visibly flushed red before he nodded somewhat softly, "Okay...okay, Mr. Li, I'm also...very happy to meet you."

"Alright." Li Shiguang gave the two of them an encouraging look. "Go get your physicals first, then Allen will sign contracts with you. Remember to be on time for training tomorrow morning, you might be playing in a game in a few days!"

"Really? Then let's go quickly, Mr. Ron!"

Upon hearing that Li Shiguang wanted him to play, Hummels immediately became excited and turned to walk out the door. Although Reus did not say anything, the sudden light in his eyes told Li Shiguang that he was also interested.

"By the way, when we meet tomorrow, don't call him Mr. Li, call him 'Boss'."

Upon hearing this, Royce, who was about to turn and leave, looked directly into Li Shiguang's eyes for the first time today, nodded vigorously, and said, word by word, "No problem, boss!"

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The focus of English football the following day was destined to be on Lee Shih-shih and Leeds United.

This morning at 9 a.m., just as these media outlets were starting their workday, Leeds United's official website and Twitter account were simultaneously updated with four messages.

Welcome Daniel Alves da Silva to Leeds United for €20 million!

Welcome Mats Hummels to Leeds United for €900,000!

Welcome Marco Reus to Leeds United for €1.5 million!

Welcome Wesley Sneijder back to Leeds United on loan!

These four pieces of news caused a frenzy in the English media, as they hadn't heard a single thing before.

Most media outlets are unfamiliar with Mats Hummels and Marco Reus, the two players in the middle. However, Dani Alves is a well-known figure, having been the UEFA Cup's best player last season. Liverpool made an offer to Sevilla last summer, but their €6 million bid was rejected outright.

Now look at Leeds United, they've already spent 20 million!

Leeds United are really on the rise! They're now willing to spend €20 million on a full-back!

In addition to Alves, Leeds United also brought Sneijder back from Real Madrid, although it was only a loan, it probably cost several million euros.

Aside from the Yorkshire Post, which had already received advance notice, other major newspapers in England will likely have to publish additional issues today, barring any unforeseen circumstances...