"Boss, would you like a quote?"
Allen's soft question interrupted Li Shiguang's thoughts.
“Make an offer! But don’t rush it. The maximum is 15 million euros. If they ask for too much... we’ll think of other ways. After all, Diego can contact the player privately.”
Li Shiguang still decided to try making an offer to Ajax. If the price was right, he could bring Suarez to Leeds United to train him and maybe help the Uruguayan get rid of his bad habits.
“Okay!” Allen nodded and agreed.
After finalizing the arrangements for Kolarov and Suarez, Li Shiguang noticed it was getting late and prepared to take Shakira back.
But Ron was clearly prepared today; in addition to Kolarov and Suarez, he gave Li Shiguang another surprise.
"Boss, don't rush off! I have another candidate in mind!"
"Anything else?" Li Shiguang, who had already stood up from the sofa, looked at Ron strangely upon hearing the voice. "Didn't you just say that these two were the only ones found to be quite good in this batch of scouting reports?"
“These two players are definitely the best in this batch of scouting reports.” Ron picked up his phone from the table and started flipping through the photo album again. “But I have another player I’ve been following since the year before last. Since we’re already here, let’s take a look at them together!”
"Alright then." Seeing that Ron was still in high spirits, Li Shiguang sat down again.
A moment later, Ron handed his phone to Li Shiguang, beaming, and said, "Boss, I personally discovered this kid. I've been following him since 2006. Although he plays in the lower leagues of Poland, his performance is simply outstanding!"
Li Shiguang took the phone and immediately laughed. Wasn't this Lewandowski, who was willing to "go through fire and water" for Klopp but was poached by Bayern Munich because they couldn't agree on a salary?
However, in order to cooperate with Ron.
Li Shiguang quickly suppressed his smile and asked, feigning ignorance, "Lewandowski? The one who plays in the Polish third division?"
“Yes, but he’s not playing in the third division anymore. This information was compiled by me last season and hasn’t been updated yet.” As if afraid that Li Shiguang would look down on players playing in the third division, Ron quickly explained, “This season, his team, Preskov, has been promoted to the second division, and his performance can be said to be the most outstanding in the entire team!”
"You think highly of him?" Li Shiguang raised an eyebrow.
"I have high hopes for him!" Ron said confidently. "Don't let his age fool you; he's only 19 and plays in the relatively weak Polish Second Division. In my opinion, he already possesses excellent positioning, ample physical strength, a keen sense of goal, and a certain level of shooting skill. While he might not be a starter here, he'll definitely be a regular in the rotation! The only problem is, we already have Zlatan. Boss, from your perspective as head coach, do you really need another tall striker like him?"
“That’s not a problem.” Li Shiguang didn’t intend to hide it from Ron. “I’ve already told Allen that Zlatan will most likely leave the team this summer.”
"Leaving the team!?" Ron was taken aback, but quickly realized, "That's perfect! This kid's playing style is a bit like Zlatan's, but in my opinion, he's a little faster than Zlatan, although his footwork is still quite a bit behind Zlatan's. But he's cheap! With Zlatan's current value, you could buy ten of him!"
Allen, standing nearby, chuckled and changed the subject: "Maybe we can buy twenty..."
Li Shiguang agreed with Ron's point of view.
There's another point that Ron didn't mention: compared to Ibrahimovic, Lewandowski, besides being able to score goals himself, can also drop back into midfield to receive the ball and link up the team's attack under Guardiola's guidance!
This is something that Zlatan Ibrahimovic currently lacks.
At his age, even if Ibrahimovic is forced by Li Shiguang to play for his teammates, he must play around the penalty area. Against strong opponents, forcing him to return to midfield and rely on his strength to orchestrate play is worse than killing him.
Since Guardiola was able to develop this attribute in Lewandowski, then Li Shiguang, who possesses the system, can naturally do the same.
It has to be said.
Ron's recommendation is definitely valid.
Lewandowski can be a suitable replacement for Ibrahimovic after his departure!
A decision has been made.
Li Shiguang stopped hesitating and immediately instructed Allen: "Make an offer to him. I can accept any price up to 10 million euros! If the other party agrees to sell, Allen, when you're negotiating, ask the player himself whether he wants to be loaned to Real Sociedad for six months first, or play as a rotation player here directly!"
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In order to cooperate with Inter Milan and Juventus, Leeds United did not officially announce the departure of Sneijder and Camoranesi on New Year's Day.
Meanwhile, aside from Leeds United, who will face Liverpool the day after tomorrow.
Manchester United and Arsenal both won their Premier League matches on New Year's Day, continuing to keep close behind Leeds United in the standings.
The next morning.
News has come from the Apennine Peninsula.
First, Juventus officially announced that Camoranesi would return from Leeds United for €6 million.
Immediately afterwards, Inter Milan's official website and Twitter account simultaneously updated with major news, announcing that the Portuguese José Mourinho, who had been the subject of much media speculation for several days, would succeed Mancini as Inter Milan's new head coach. At the same time, Leeds United midfielder Sneijder joined Inter Milan for 20 million euros.
Shortly after the two clubs announced their departures, Leeds United quickly followed suit, sending their best wishes to Sneijder and Camoranesi on their official website and Twitter account.
Just as the media and fans who had been following the news were discussing whether the departure of these two players would affect Leeds United's squad, Allen had his staff make another update.
Welcome Mario Balotelli to Leeds United for €9.5 million!
But it is quite obvious.
The signing of a 17-year-old player did not generate much discussion.
From the outside perspective, this may be another blind box event for Li Shiguang. Although his blind boxes often yield hidden items, it will take time to verify this.
Meanwhile, at Thorpe Arch training grounds.
Rivaldo is training the players on the training field.
Li Shiguang and Simone, who should have been at the training ground, were sitting on the sofa in Li Shiguang's office.
Allen was beside them.
Beside Allen was Mario Balotelli, whom he had just brought in, who was now looking around Li Shiguang's office with a curious expression...
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