After finishing their meal, the two went to the Carrington training base together.
When Li Shiguang and Ferguson, who had disappeared in Leeds, appeared at the base entrance at the same time, the reporters who had been waiting outside the base swarmed around them like mad dogs smelling meat, and immediately shoved microphones in front of the two of them, bombarding them with all sorts of questions.
"Mr. Li, just yesterday Sir Alex Ferguson said there was no substantial progress on the Tevez transfer, and you've come to Carrington today. Could this be interpreted as you being eager to sell Tevez to Manchester United?"
"Sir Ferguson, is Mr. Li here in Manchester today to negotiate with the Manchester United management?"
"Sir Ferguson, could you please specify what Manchester United's offer for Tevez was?"
"Mr. Li, the transfer window has just opened, and Leeds United's key players have almost all been snapped up, but there haven't been any particularly exciting signings yet. How does Leeds United plan to face the Premier League next season?"
Sir Alex Ferguson, what are your thoughts on Chelsea's plans to make another big signing during this transfer window?
The earlier questions were fine; Ferguson answered them with a smile. But the last question made the old man's face fall instantly, and he retorted irritably, "How can I see? I see with my eyes!"
As for Li Shiguang, when faced with questions about Tevez's transfer, he seriously laughed it off, saying that he was only here to visit and learn from Manchester United, not to negotiate, which made the reporters who were expecting his answer roll their eyes to the sky.
The two foxes, one big and one small, then casually answered a few more trivial questions before turning and entering the base. Reporters who wanted to follow were stopped by security personnel at the entrance.
As soon as he turned around, Li Shiguang, who had been all serious just moments before, revealed a smug smile.
Actually, his main purpose in coming to Manchester today was to make an appearance with Ferguson, let the reporters take pictures, and spread the news. He wanted Bates to see the progress Manchester United was making, thereby speeding up Bates' loan processing and player sales to raise money.
The following afternoon, Li Shiguang met with Manchester United's management in Carrington and signed Tevez's transfer contract. During the negotiations, in order to get Manchester United's management to cooperate with his plan, Li Shiguang lowered the price by 2 million euros. In the end, Manchester United brought Tevez away from Leeds United with an offer of 20 million euros plus Pique.
But all of this will remain confidential for the next two months, and Manchester United will not register Tevez as a player. Tevez himself was also required to sign a confidentiality agreement before his arrival by Li Shiguang.
As for when it will be made public, it will probably be when Bates decides to take Tevez away by triggering the buyout clause.
Around 5 p.m., Li Shiguang walked out of the Carrington training base with a gloomy expression. There were still a large number of reporters waiting outside. Seeing that Li Shiguang was not happy, only a few fearless reporters surrounded him to try to interview him, but Li Shiguang refused on the grounds that he was too tired.
The following day, Li Shiguang once again made headlines in English football, with the media offering their own speculations about his visit to the Carrington training ground the previous day.
Leeds United may sell another key player just three days into the transfer window.
"Entering happily, leaving in a huff: Li Shiguang's Manchester trip might not have been so smooth?"
Negotiations for Tevez's transfer have fallen through, but other top clubs still have a chance.
Manchester United's pursuit of Carlos Tevez faces setback.
Another key player is about to leave; what will become of Leeds United?
These headlines have infuriated Leeds United fans who read the newspapers today. For the second consecutive day, the club's gates have been blocked by large numbers of fans who want to confront Li Shiguang and demand an explanation.
While most people were worried about Leeds United's future, Bates, who had just finished breakfast and was reading The Times, burst out laughing.
Just as he expected, Li Shiguang, that greedy fellow, would definitely hold out for the best price given that so many clubs were vying for Tevez, and would never give up until the very last moment.
This is good, it gives me time to raise the money.
Thinking of this, Bates's smiling face instantly fell, and he began to curse the bank's slow processing efficiency in his heart, because no matter what he said yesterday, the bank replied that the loan would take at least a month to arrive.
This forced Bates to postpone his plan to make an offer to Leeds United within two weeks, which made him somewhat worried again.
After thinking for a while, Bates stood up and went upstairs. He needed to send another offer to Leeds United, and he had to delay it for now, no matter what.
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Li Shiguang, who left Manchester last night, has already taken a flight to Zagreb, the capital of Croatia.
For his new season signings, including players from other continents, Li Shiguang sent club staff to coordinate and sign contracts.
However, Li Shiguang plans to come to Europe himself.
Li Shiguang's experience of watching the Champions League final in Istanbul last time gave him the idea of taking advantage of the long transfer window to experience the culture of various parts of Europe, and also to escape the bombardment from the media and fans. He could leave those headaches to Allen.
In addition to traveling, he also plans to visit the youth training teams of each club he visits, just in case there are any hidden talents that he hasn't thought of or that the scouts haven't found. Maybe he can take them with him.
So Li Shiguang got up very early this morning, strolled around Zagreb in the morning, and after having lunch, he leisurely arrived at Dinamo Zagreb Club at the agreed time.
Modric's transfer had already been finalized; he was just going through the motions today.
After quickly finishing his business, Li Shiguang asked the staff to let him visit their youth training team. Dinamo Zagreb readily agreed and even sent the club's sporting director to accompany him.
Li Shiguang also met the future midfield maestro, Luka Modric, here.
After a brief greeting and introduction, Modric learned that this was his future boss. He was surprised that his boss was so young and that he had come to see him after signing the transfer contract, which made Modric feel flattered.
Afterwards, Li Shiguang watched the training of Dinamo Zagreb's youth team for a while, carefully examining the talents of all the players with his skills. Finding that there were no particularly promising prospects, he took his leave.
Just as Li Shiguang returned to the hotel and stepped into his room, Allen called.
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