Chapter 357 Hot Items

"Is it true? Who is it?"

When Yang Huan heard this, he immediately became excited.

The more he poached people, the more he enjoyed it.

It would be even more satisfying if we could disgust Abramovich.

It would be best to make him so angry that he is fuming!

"I heard that Chelsea's technical team has their eyes on Tottenham's Luka Modric!"

"Modric?" Yang Huan frowned.

This player is quite awesome. If I remember correctly, in his previous life, he seemed to have transferred to Real Madrid this summer.

After going to La Liga, his performance under Mourinho was quite average at first, but later he performed well under Ancelotti. Together with Xabi Alonso, he helped Real Madrid win the tenth Champions League, which was quite a success.

"There are many teams that are interested in Modric. Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester United have also been keeping an eye on him for a long time."

"Really?" Yang Huan didn't expect that the Croatian midfielder was so popular.

"However, no team has made an offer yet. They are probably just waiting and watching."

Yang Huan nodded and said, "What about Gareth Bale?"

Tottenham Hotspur has performed well in the Premier League this season and has a chance of finishing in the top four.

Among them, Gareth Bale, Modric and Van der Vaart made great contributions.

Especially Gareth Bale, the Welsh winger can be said to have overtaken Rooney and become the hottest star in the Premier League.

"There are many teams that are interested in Gareth Bale, including Manchester United and Real Madrid."

Yang Huan wanted to laugh when he heard this. Manchester United was interested in everyone, but in the end, no one got it.

"Oh, by the way, Chelsea also has their eyes on Porto's Brazilian striker Hulk."

"Hulk?" Yang Huan remembered it as soon as he heard it.

In his previous life, many fans called him the Hulk.

As the name suggests, he is very strong and has performed very well in Porto, especially after center forward Falcao transferred to Atletico Madrid, Hulk has been attacking and capturing cities for the team on the front line of Porto.

Chelsea has had the habit of recruiting players from the Portuguese Super League in recent years, so it is not surprising that they are interested in Hulk.

Besides, once Drogba and Sturridge transferred, Chelsea's weakness of lack of manpower on the front line was obvious.

"Then let's choose him!" Yang Huan said with a smile.

When Raiola heard this, he immediately laughed and said, "Then I will spread the news right away and say that we also want to bring in Hulk!"

"Well, let's disgust Abramovich, so that he won't think I'm easy to bully!"

Yang Huan’s philosophy is very simple. If someone is acting wildly over your head, why don’t you dare to fight back?

"Master Huan, what are the team's plans for this summer?" Raiola asked with concern.

To say that Southampton’s current lineup is indeed strong enough.

Needless to say, Drogba and Ibrahimovic occupy the center position. There is no better center forward than them in the world. In addition to Sturridge, there is also Mitrovic in the youth training camp.

Southampton's forward line is top-notch luxury!

As for wingers, Neymar, James Rodriguez, Ravel Morrison, and Markovic from the youth team who has played several times for the team this season, the configuration is also quite good.

In the summer, Eden Hazard, who was booked last season, will also come.

At that time, the Saints' wingers were really awesome!

Of course, neither Neymar nor Hazard can be considered the top players for the time being.

But unless Yang Huan plans to introduce players of the level of Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ribery and Robben, who else in the world is better than Neymar and Hazard?

In the middle, the combination of Vidal, Strootman and Toni Kroos is stable and strong, although it is accompanied by certain controversies. In addition, there is Matic, Isco, Pogba, and Kovacic in the youth training camp.

Southampton's midfield configuration is also quite powerful.

On the defensive line, although Carvajal and David Alaba are young, they both have two years of professional league experience. Their strength has improved by leaps and bounds and they have established a firm foothold. There are also reports that Bayern Munich wants to buy back David Alaba.

Carvajal's outstanding performance in the Europa League has also attracted the attention of many La Liga teams, including Real Madrid.

Javi Martinez, Varane, Gary Cahill, Nastasic and Laporte, this central defender configuration is not top-notch, but it fits Southampton's characteristics.

The double goalkeeper configuration of Neuer and Courtois is also top-notch.

In this case, if Southampton really wants to recruit new players, they will probably have to focus on the midfield.

Yang Huan is well aware of the team's current situation.

The team will be promoted to the Premier League next season and the competition will be even more intense.

We have won the League Cup this season, but we will have to fight on multiple fronts.

Therefore, the stability of the lineup is very important.

Because of this, the team's recruitment will be more inclined to strengthen and further improve technology.

This is the goal jointly established by Yang Huan and Bielsa. Southampton must continue unswervingly on the path of technology, because this represents the future development trend of English teams.

Thinking of this, Yang Huan sighed.

"As for recruiting players, I don't have a target yet, but I do have a transfer plan!"

Raiola looked at Yang Huan strangely.

"Well, Schneiderlin submitted a transfer request, and Bielsa and I both agreed!"

"Schneiderlin?" Raiola was a little surprised. "Are you really going to sell him?"

This is a rising star who is well-known in the English league and even in European football.

Most fans get to know the players through the media, so they may not know them very well.

But people in the football circle have their own channels and judgments.

As a rising star, Schneiderlin once received invitations from many top teams, but in the end, in order to accumulate game experience, he chose Southampton, which had better youth training. As a result, he played as a starter in Southampton for two seasons.

In the third season, Yang Huan acquired the team. Although he later introduced players such as Vidal and Stroman, Schneiderlin was still able to occupy a position in the first team and even play as a starter.

Although there have been mistakes in the process, Schneiderlin's strength and potential are still highly regarded.

But last summer, after Southampton made major reinforcements and brought in Toni Kroos and Matic, Schneiderlin completely lost his position and became a substitute for Toni Kroos and Matic, only occasionally appearing in some useless games.

But the French defensive midfielder is only 21 years old, and has the strength to at least gain a foothold in a mid- to lower-level Premier League team, or even become a main player.

As for his potential, he is at least a mid-to-upper-level main player in the Premier League and a substitute player for a top club.

But even for such a player, Southampton just let go!

This made Raiola marvel in his heart.

Before I knew it, Southampton's strength and lineup configuration had become so strong that even I was amazed.

Those British reporters were right. With this lineup, Southampton will simply be bullying the weak in the Championship!

Yang Huan also felt it was a bit of a pity, but the players were eager to get more playing opportunities, and Bielsa had no way to give them to them.

Southampton’s current recruitment standards must at least be at the level of rotation for top clubs.

For example, Toni Kroos and Matic a year ago.

As for Schneiderlin, let alone guaranteeing a starting position, he can't even promise the number of appearances.

With no other choice, we can only choose to let go, which is good for everyone!

"Master Huan, Schneiderlin is a good talent. Once he is put on the transfer market, he will definitely be a hot commodity!"

Yang Huan knew that Schneiderlin would definitely attract the interest of teams in the middle and even upper reaches of the Premier League, including Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur.

"Don't worry, no one will compete with you for this. I'll leave this matter to you!" Yang Huan said with a smile.

There must be a flow in before there can be a flow out. It is impossible to keep all the players in your hands!

He has gotten used to this.

It can only be said that when Southampton continues to raise its team building goals, there will always be some unsuitable players who are forced or voluntarily leave the team. This is the cruelty that professional football must go through.

"Thank you, Master Huan!" Raiola was very happy.

There is a commission for signing players, but there is also a commission for selling players.

Yang Huan is taking care of Raiola's business.

"Okay, let's go watch the game!"

Yang Huan laughed, "The one visiting tonight is our Southampton's number one enemy!"

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The number one enemy Yang Huan mentioned is Portsmouth.

The hatred between the Pompey Legion and the Saints has a long history, so both sides attach great importance to this game.

When Southampton was in decline, Portsmouth was promoted to the Premier League and was booming.

But now, Southampton has been promoted back to the Championship, leading the second-placed Reading by more than 20 points. With only ten rounds left in the league, winning the championship is a foregone conclusion, and promotion to the Premier League is only a matter of time.

But the Pompey Army is in a miserable situation. Before the start of the season, they were deducted ten points due to the financial crisis. After the start of the season, Portsmouth's ranking has been declining. Now it has fallen to 22nd place and has fallen into the relegation zone.

Even the teams lower in the rankings, Coventry and Townscart, did not have many more points.

In this battle, Portsmouth put all their efforts into getting points away from home and escaping the relegation zone.

Unexpectedly, Southampton went all out at home.

Drogba's two assists and two goals, together with goals from Toni Kroos, Ravelle Morrison and Pogba, helped Southampton beat Portsmouth 5-0 at home, further pushing their arch-rivals into the relegation abyss.

The fans in the entire St. Mary's Stadium were in a frenzy.

To avenge the previous shame!

Didn’t Portsmouth enter the Premier League by stepping on Southampton’s dead body?

Now, the Saints have their revenge!

Let’s see if you, Portsmouth, dare to be so arrogant in the future!

After playing Portsmouth, Southampton soon faced Reading, who were ranked second in the league.

This is a tough guy, notoriously difficult to beat.

However, at St. Mary's Stadium, Southampton continued to play steadily and defeated Reading 3-0 at home with two goals from Ibrahimovic.

After this battle, there are eight rounds left in the Premier League, but Southampton is already leading the second-placed Reading by as many as 26 points and has won the Championship trophy in advance!

This is also Southampton’s second championship trophy after the League Cup, and the team is currently making great strides in the Europa League and FA Cup, and is in the limelight!

After winning the Championship, the draw for the Europa League quarter-finals was also released.

Southampton's opponent this time is Athletic Bilbao from La Liga.

It was this Basque Lions team that eliminated Manchester United!

Therefore, after the draw results came out, English fans have been calling for Southampton to avenge Manchester United.

Just after the Europa League draw, Southampton faced the FA Cup quarter-finals.

At home, facing Tottenham Hotspur.

The North London team came well prepared this time. Not only did they field all their main players, they also gave Southampton enough attention.

Even club chairman Daniel Levy travelled with the team.

But Levi went south obviously not just to supervise the battle!