"Oh?" Li Shiguang's eyes lit up. Adriano's deal actually had a chain reaction, which could very well allow him to make another fortune.

But thinking about the relationship between Mancini and Balotelli, Li Shiguang frowned again and asked Ron, "If we make an offer, do you think Mancini will release him?"

Ron thought for a moment and replied, "If Allen makes an offer through normal channels, I think it will be difficult. But if you can persuade Moratti to put pressure on Mancini, there is still a chance."

Should Moratti be sent to put pressure on Mancini?

Li Shiguang's furrowed brows did not disappear because of Ron's suggestion, because he knew that the suggestion was not very good.

After getting to know Moratti.

Li Shiguang believes that although this oil tycoon is a very strong leader, he also maintains basic respect for everyone in the club, which is one of the reasons why Adriano and he have such a good relationship.

Moratti also exercised restraint in buying and selling players, and he did not raise too many objections to the head coach's ideas on team building.

More often than not, Mancini was responsible for making the demands, while he was responsible for negotiating and achieving the goals, nothing more.

One of the main reasons Li Shiguang was able to successfully bring in Adriano a few months ago was that Mancini was disappointed with Adriano.

When Moratti received Li Shiguang's call and asked Mancini about it, the young Italian coach did not raise any objections!

But clearly, Balotelli and Adriano are in very different situations.

In Mancini's eyes.

Adriano is a wasted talent whose career is over, while Balotelli is a rising superstar.

Li Shiguang dares to speak his mind.

If Moratti had consulted Mancini, then there would have been absolutely no chance of this deal going through!

In a short time.

Silence fell over the office.

Li Shiguang frowned as he frantically racked his brains for a solution.

The other three stared at Li Shiguang without saying a word.

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Let's be reasonable.

Li Shiguang hadn't encountered this situation in a long time.

Since returning to the Premier League, Li Shiguang has been collecting young talents. Basically, as long as Allen makes an offer, Leeds United can easily acquire him. Even young players like Torres, who have already made a name for themselves, can be brought from Madrid as long as he spends enough money.

Inter Milan is not short of money right now, and Balotelli is highly regarded by Mancini.

It's clearly impossible to buy it with money.

But seeing a player like Balotelli who could obviously be sold for a high price, it would have been better if he hadn't thought of him. Now that he's been offered up, if he can't sign him, Li Shiguang will feel even worse than if he had been cheated himself.

Keep in mind that Manchester City will be acquired by Middle Eastern investors next year.

Then Mancini will be poached by Manchester City. If I can sign Balotelli beforehand, given Mancini's fondness for Balotelli and Manchester City's indifferent attitude towards money, wouldn't I be able to make a fortune again...?

etc!

Mancini has been poached by Manchester City!

Thinking of this, Li Shiguang's eyes suddenly lit up, and he quickly asked, "Ron, when does Mancini's contract with Inter Milan expire?!"

"Huh?" Ron was a little confused by Li Shiguang's sudden attack. "I didn't know, boss! I was scouting players, not coaches!"

Li Shiguang's words not only confused Ron.

Even Simone and Rivaldo, who were standing next to him, were a little confused.

Before Li Shiguang could explain, Simone's expression changed, and she immediately pouted: "Boss, Ferreira and I are sitting right here. If you don't want to work here anymore, you can choose one of us to replace you. Why do you have to go outside and find someone else?"

"Get lost!" Li Shiguang was almost driven mad by Simone's words. "When did I say I didn't want to do this anymore? Are you trying to usurp the throne?"

"Huh? You still want to do it? Didn't you already ask when Mancini's contract expired?" Simone muttered again.

Li Shiguang rolled his eyes at Simeone, deciding to ignore this clown, and turned to Jon: "Jon, you go ask, or you can have Allen ask. Two things: first, find out when Mancini's contract with Inter Milan expires, and it would be best to also find out if he has had any friction with Moratti during this period."

Ron nodded and quickly took out his phone to start typing down Li Shiguang's arrangements.

Seeing that Ron had finished writing, Li Shiguang continued, "Secondly, could you please tell Allen about this and ask him to send someone to find out about the current owner of Manchester City?"

"Huh?" Upon hearing Li Shiguang mention the owner of Manchester City, Ron immediately thought of his identity and even forgot to ask Li Shiguang why he had arranged this. "Boss, the owner of Manchester City? That's a politician. It's not appropriate for us to investigate him, is it?"

Ron's reminder helped.

Li Shiguang also realized that, right, besides being a businessman, Manchester City's owner Thaksin Shinawatra also had other identities, just like AC Milan's owner Berlusconi.

If I rashly send someone to investigate...

Let's set aside whether we can find any useful information.

It wouldn't be good if Li Shiguang were to be suspected of having any strange intentions.

He's just a businessman and a football coach; he'll just focus on doing business honestly and avoid getting involved in anything else if possible.

“Uh…that’s true.” Li Shiguang frowned and thought for a moment. “Forget about the investigation. Just have Allen keep an eye out for news about him and report back to me regularly.”

Li Shiguang knew very well that, according to historical developments, Inter Milan would first terminate Mancini's contract after winning the Serie A title next year, then Manchester City would change hands, and then Mancini would take over Manchester City in 2009.

If this historical trend continues, Li Shiguang is confident that it is feasible to acquire Balotelli from Inter Milan during the winter transfer window.

Because by then, Inter Milan and Mancini would most likely have already reached an agreement on terminating their contract, so even if he tried to stop it, it would be pointless.

The second point is that once Mancini arrives at Manchester City, he will definitely want to bring Balotelli under his wing, so that we can sell him for a high price.

But in Li Shiguang's heart, he still had a faint worry.

The main reason is that his appearance has changed the history of football.

Although Thaksin's decision to leave Manchester City has little to do with football itself.

But what if my presence also has some strange or unexpected impact on this matter?

Just to be on the safe side, Li Shiguang felt it was best to keep an eye on things first. As long as he was sure that everything was developing as he remembered, he would not hesitate to sign Balotelli during the winter transfer window!