Gu Ran receives text messages like this almost every time after a game.

Linda was really persistent throughout the entire season, and her greetings were never absent.

In the past, Gu Ran would always reply politely with a thank you and then stop chatting.

But this time, Gu Ran replied: [Okay, let's talk tonight.] Linda on the other end of the phone thought she had seen it wrong! Linda quickly replied: [Okay, okay! Waiting for your call!] After leaving the airport, Gu Ran drove back to the dune villa.

After the ice and fire therapy, Gu Ran lay comfortably on the bed and talked to Linda on the phone.

The two didn't talk about anything else, just exchanged pleasantries and praised each other.

After chatting for a while, Gu Ran suddenly changed the subject, "Linda, this season is about to end. I wonder if you, Liverpool, have any plans in the transfer market?"

Linda on the other end of the phone was so excited that her breathing became rapid. "Oh! Gu! You finally took the initiative towards me! This is the first time you have been so proactive in such a long time!"

"Ahem," Gu Ran cleared his throat, "Linda, I'm asking about the transfer."

Linda said excitedly: "Yes! This is what I am most looking forward to! Gu, to be honest, we at Liverpool are fully prepared to sign you to Liverpool! As long as you come, I can meet any of your conditions! Any!"

Gu Ran quickly said, "No, no, Linda, you misunderstood. I just want to know your plan to recruit people."

Linda immediately replied: "Is there any need to ask? Our ultimate plan is to recruit you!"

Gu Ran said: "But I will not leave until I bring Southampton to the Premier League."

Linda on the other end of the phone was a little disappointed. "Gu, you are such a bad guy. You just gave me hope and then took it away immediately. You are so bad."

Gu Ran suddenly felt his bones soften, but he still changed the subject, "Linda, besides me, does Liverpool have no other plans for the new season?"

Linda sighed. "Our results this season are very poor. We are currently ranked sixth. Everton is chasing us very closely. It's hard to say whether we can keep our qualification for the Europa League. We do need to make some changes in personnel next season, but we don't have a good idea yet."

Gu Ran smiled and said, "I have a suggestion for someone, do you want to hear it?"

Linda quickly asked, "Can you recommend Liverpool to us?"

"Yes."

"Ah! Of course your recommendation is good, but... I want you more."

Gu Ran smiled and said, "Linda, listen to me first - the person I recommend to you is Sunderland's star player, Jordan Henderson. I just played against him today. He is very strong."

Linda said, "No matter how strong he is, can he be stronger than you? However, if you recommended him, I think I will let Edwards examine him."

Gu Ran said: "If, I mean if, if you think he is good after observing him, can you rent him to our Southampton team after buying him?"

"Ah?" Linda on the other end of the phone was a little confused, but she soon understood, "Great! Gu! Now I understand why you want to recommend players to Liverpool! It turns out that you want it yourself!"

Gu Ran smiled and said, "Linda, you can't say that! Look at it in a positive way. I am helping you, Liverpool, to cultivate talents. After all, I just want him on loan. But in the end, Henderson will still belong to you, Liverpool. Moreover, he is the Henderson who has been honed with me."

Gu Ran smiled and said, "Okay Linda, you made the right choice for Liverpool."

Originally, Henderson would have transferred to Liverpool, and Gu Ran just moved the time forward.

Henderson joining Liverpool is indeed of great help to Liverpool.

Linda was not in a hurry to hang up the phone, but asked in a coquettish voice: "So, if I succeed in this, how will you repay me?"

Gu Ran asked: "Return?"

"Yes, I spent money and loaned it to Southampton. You benefited from it, so shouldn't you give me something in return?"

"Uh... no matter if this thing succeeds or not, I will treat you to a meal."

"That's right! Then it's a deal!"

"Okay, it's a deal!"

The two chatted for a few more words that had nothing to do with the topic before hanging up the phone.

The next day, the Southampton team had a day off, but Gu Ran still got up early to practice.

That afternoon.

Jordan Henderson, who has not yet recovered from the shadow of the defeat, received a strange call.

"Hello? Who is this?"

"Hello, Mr. Henderson, I'm Liverpool's chief scout, my name is Michael Edwards, are you interested in playing for the Reds?"

Henderson held the phone in his hand, completely stunned!

When the game ended yesterday, Gu Ran had just told him that he should play for a wealthy club, but he didn't expect that the wealthy club would actually call him the next day! "I, I... I don't know. I'm actually not mentally prepared at all."

"It's okay, Mr. Henderson. I've seen your game. Although you're not as good as Gu Ran in the game, that's Gu Ran. It's normal for you to be suppressed by Gu Ran. You're so young, but you can still make 2 assists under Gu Ran's suppression. This data is already very impressive. Moreover, it was Gu Ran who personally recommended you to our Liverpool."

Henderson took a deep breath. "Gu... actually recommended me to Liverpool... Gu is really nice! But, I was trained by Sunderland. I can't just walk away like this. I'm not that kind of person."

Edwards on the other end of the phone said: "Mr. Henderson, I know you were trained by Sunderland's youth training. At the same time, I also know that Sunderland's salary for you is very low, only 5,000 pounds a week. If you are willing to transfer to Liverpool, we can give you 50,000 pounds, and this number can be negotiated."

"Oh my God!" Henderson's voice trembled with excitement. "...When can we sign the contract?"

...(End of this chapter)