The next morning.
Norman Hunt, who was nearly seventy years old, woke up from his sleep.
It was just dawn in Leeds.
After washing up, Norman Hunt sat down at the dining table with a worried look on his face and began to eat breakfast.
"Norman, are you still going to Thorpe Arch later?" His lover, Susan, placed a glass of milk on the table and sat down.
“I need to go check it out.” Norman Hunt nodded. “Although that kid Allen called me, the club hasn’t made a move in so long. I need to go and ask Li myself.”
"If you ask me, you're just meddling in other people's business," Susan glared at her husband, annoyed. "Don't you always trust Li the most? There's still so much time before the transfer window closes, what's the rush?"
Norman Hunt swallowed the bread in his mouth and muttered, "We have to hurry. For the past week or so, Leeds United has been roasted on a hot plate by all kinds of media and fans. If we don't make any moves soon, many fan clubs will have to disband."
"You don't need to get up so early!" Susan complained. "It's not even eight o'clock yet, they don't start work until at least nine!"
"It's okay, I'll eat slowly and then take the bus..."
Half an hour later.
Norman Hunt, dressed neatly, had just pushed open the front door when his cell phone rang in his pocket.
He pulled his phone out of his pocket; the screen displayed the name of Brian Lind, a reporter for the Yorkshire Times.
"Good morning, Mr. Hunter." Lind's voice came through the phone as he pressed the answer button and held it to his ear.
Good morning, Brian.
Lind was very polite: "Mr. Hunter, I'm sorry to bother you so early. Are you awake yet?"
"I'm up... In fact, I've already gone out."
"Oh? So early? Is there something you need?" Lin De's voice sounded slightly regretful.
“Hehe, it’s nothing serious.” Norman Hunter chuckled. “I’m going to Thorpe Arch to have a chat with Lee.”
"Thorpe Arch!?" Lind was surprised, his regret vanishing and replaced by a hint of joy. "Mr. Hunter, I guess... you're thinking of asking Leeds United why they haven't made any signings yet?"
"Yes, I can't wait."
"Haha, Mr. Hunter, then I think... perhaps you could change your plans. Maybe coming to the newspaper office to write your column would be the best option!"
"What do you mean?" Norman Hunt, who had already left his garden, didn't quite understand what Lind meant.
Meanwhile, Lin De cleared his throat on the other end of the phone and solemnly spoke to Norman Hunter.
“Mr. Hunter, ten minutes ago, Mr. Allen called me. Leeds United have completed all their summer signings, and they are preparing to announce each new signing gradually starting today.”
"real?"
“Really, Mr. Hunter.” Lind’s tone became incredibly excited as he said this, “Mr. Hunter, please come to the newspaper office! Oh, and bring your blood pressure medication, otherwise I’m afraid your blood pressure will rise when you see the list of new signings for Leeds United!”
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10:00 AM on July 10th.
Leeds United's official website, which had only updated the list of departing players since the summer transfer window opened, has finally seen changes.
The photos of each departing player that had been displayed on the official website's homepage have been removed and replaced with several new photos and information.
[Leeds United academy graduate Thibaut Courtois has been promoted to the first team and will play for them in the 2008-2009 season.]
[Leeds United academy graduate Angel Di Maria has been promoted to the first team and will play for them in the 2008-2009 season.]
Welcome Carlos Henrique Casemiro back to Leeds United's first team after his loan spell ends. He will play for the first team in the 2008-2009 season.
Welcome N'Golo Kanté to Leeds United.
What the heck?
The new signing has indeed been officially announced.
They dismantled half of the treble-winning team, and in the end, they officially announced these amateurish players?
Two players from youth academies, and one player returning from loan spell!?
And who is that Ngolo Kanté?
Based on the official announcement, it seems he joined as a free agent?
This was the first reaction from the media and fans after seeing the update on Leeds United's official website.
Upon seeing the changes on Leeds United's official website, media and fans immediately found Kanté's information using the limited personal data provided on the site.
N'Golo Kanté, a defensive midfielder, is 17 years old and previously played for the French amateur football club Syracuse...
etc!
Surena...amateur...football club...
There are many football clubs in Europe, including countless amateur clubs.
Strictly speaking...
Normally, people wouldn't find these words jarring or shocking.
But today is different!
The official signing announcement is for Leeds United! The fucking newly crowned European treble winners, Leeds United!
It was Leeds United, who made a staggering €314.5 million in just one week by selling players!
How could these words possibly be related to Leeds United?!
Prior to this.
Everyone knows that Li Shiguang has a unique eye for young players, but apart from Vardy, all the other players were concentrated in the youth team, and at that time Leeds United were still playing in the Championship!
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