Chapter 574: Getting Something for Nothing

In a secluded corner of the dining area in the courtyard of the Landmark Hotel in London, Yang Huan ordered some delicious afternoon tea and saw off the enthusiastic waiter.

The afternoon tea here is really good!

Yang Huan, a foodie, now comes over here to sit every time he comes to the Landmark Hotel, orders an afternoon tea, and enjoys it leisurely. That feeling is really satisfying!

However, Daniel Levy, who was sitting opposite Young Master Huan, obviously did not have such thoughts.

Daniel Levy, who also has a big bald head and is known as Mr. Bald Peter Kenyon, is the most business-savvy professional manager in the Premier League. His face is full of anxiety and worry.

When you see him for the first time, you can guess that something must have happened!

Of course Yang Huan knew that Daniel Levy would not come to visit him unless he had something important to do.

If nothing was wrong, why would this guy be looking for me so anxiously?

As for what it was, Yang Huan was quite interested to know, but he was not in a hurry at all, as it had nothing to do with him anyway.

So, Young Master Huan calmly sipped his tea and openly used his eyes to seduce other decent women or young girls sitting in the courtyard. It was a pity that he never saw any high-quality ones.

I have to say it is a very regrettable thing!

Daniel Levy has indeed been a little overwhelmed recently. If he had not been forced to do so, he would not have taken the initiative to ask Yang Huan for help.

Seeing that Young Master Huan was neither anxious nor impatient at this time, he knew that if he didn't speak up, he would have no chance.

"Master Huan, there is something I need your help with."

Yang Huan smiled secretly in his heart, damn it, you finally spoke up.

Yang Huan never likes to be too enthusiastic towards those who ask for help from him.

The reason is simple. Although Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton have a good relationship, they are not so good as to wear the same pants.

Besides, everyone has their own interests. Sometimes, if you appear too enthusiastic, others may take it for granted and may even suspect that you have bad intentions!

In that case, you might as well just show off. You can come if you want!

"Oh, what is it?"

Daniel Levy shook his head and smiled bitterly: "It's like this, Master Huan, didn't I mention the Northumberland plan in north London to you before?"

"Yeah!" Yang Huan still had some impression of this.

This is a town renewal project in north London. The contractor is a subsidiary of the Grosvenor Group, and Norman Foster + Partners serves as the design consultant, responsible for the design of Tottenham Hotspur's new stadium and several landmark buildings.

"We have reached an agreement with the government before. In addition to building a new stadium, it also involves the reconstruction of the surrounding areas, including the overall planning of infrastructure construction, housing and supporting facilities."

"Yeah!" Yang Huan nodded lightly.

This is normal because both the London City Council and the district council where Tottenham Hotspur is located have financial support!

Daniel Levi shook his head and sighed, "Now we are in trouble!"

"What trouble?" Yang Huan looked at him with a frown on his face, feeling a little strange.

"Many residential owners and companies in the planned area refused to relocate, so the entire demolition work has been delayed!"

When Yang Huan heard this, he was immediately happy.

It turns out that the demolition encountered problems!

This is easy. When I return to China, I will help you recruit dozens of urban management officers to ensure that you have smooth sailing!

But you can think about this in your heart, you can't say it out loud!

"Mayor Johnson attaches great importance to this project and is very concerned about it. The mayor's office has repeatedly urged us to speed up the progress, but we are..."

Daniel Levy didn't say it, but Yang Huan vaguely guessed what the problem was.

Boris Johnson has been under great pressure since the London riots in 2011.

This funny mayor, who aspires to run for British Prime Minister in the future, must be very concerned about the renovation of the old town in the north where the riots originated, that is, where Tottenham Hotspur is located.

If another major riot breaks out in London, Boris Johnson's political career as mayor will end prematurely!

Daniel Levy seemed helpless when he said this. "We have accelerated the process here, but on the one hand, funds are very tight. On the other hand, the demolition negotiations are progressing slowly, but the municipal government has been urging us..."

Yang Huan can fully imagine that Tottenham Hotspur’s current situation is indeed very difficult.

"I heard that you, Master Huan, have a close relationship with Mayor Johnson. If you can help us say a few words to Mayor Johnson and give us more time, I believe..."

Yang Huan shook his head without waiting for Daniel Levy to finish speaking.

"Daniel, you know, this may be difficult to do!"

Difficult?

Daniel Levy actually knows in his heart that Boris Johnson must take into account his political achievements and the promises he made to the voters.

But even though he understood it, he still really hoped that Yang Huan could say a few words for him.

"Well, I'll find a chance to talk to Mayor Johnson, but I can't guarantee it will be effective!"

Daniel Levi immediately nodded and thanked him.

If Young Master Huan is willing to say something, there will definitely be an effect.

At the very least, the pressure won’t be so great.

"By the way, what is your preliminary estimate of the current funding gap?" Yang Huan asked with concern.

Daniel Levy thought about it in his mind, should he tell the truth?

Finally, he decided to confess.

"Four hundred million pounds!"

"Four hundred million pounds?" Yang Huan was surprised.

So you were planning to get something for nothing!

What is the budget for the entire project?

Are you planning to get a stadium for free without spending a penny?

Daniel Levy was also very embarrassed and could only smile bitterly and nod, "We are currently actively raising funds!"

Raising funds?

That's a nicer way of putting it.

To put it bluntly, I plan to keep delaying, slowly delaying, and building the project slowly. It doesn't matter if it takes a little longer.

Of course Yang Huan understood Daniel Levy's subtext, but he saw something else.

"It seems that Lewis intends to make the accounts and cards look better. Once he attracts buyers, he will cash out and leave!"

Daniel Levi was stunned when he heard this, but then he smiled bitterly.

This kind of thing can be hidden from others, but not from people in the Premier League circle.

Who doesn't know that Lewis bought Tottenham Hotspur in order to cash out and leave one day?

But I definitely can’t say that in front of the fans and the media!

"So how much can you invest in the transfer market this summer?"

Modric and Gareth Bale both transferred to Southampton, so the scene similar to Yang Huan's previous life, where Tottenham Hotspur made consecutive big signings in 2013, will definitely not happen again.

Besides, Yang Huan had sold Schneiderlin to Tottenham Hotspur before, and the Saints' scouting system helped Tottenham Hotspur introduce Wanyama. As a result, these two defensive midfielders performed very well and became a powerful barrier in Tottenham Hotspur's midfield!

But Tottenham Hotspur is in great need of reinforcements in the forward line, midfield organization and defense.

Daniel Levi felt a little embarrassed when he heard Master Huan ask this, but he still smiled shamelessly.

"Master Huan, we really can't invest too much in the transfer market, so we are considering introducing several young players from Southampton, such as Pogba, Kovacic, Januzaj and so on."

After a pause, he quickly added, "If Southampton doesn't consider selling, renting is also fine!"

Yang Huan almost cursed.

You bastard, you actually came to my house to steal my girl!

Do you really think that Tottenham Hotspur is my son?

I'm selling you the beets that I collected with great effort at a low price?

Bubbling beauty!

But this is what I think in my heart, and I certainly can’t say it outwardly.

Yang Huan thought about it and pretended to be embarrassed. "As for the players you mentioned, Bielsa also mentioned to me before that the team will reuse them next season, so I'm afraid they won't let them go."

Then, without waiting for Daniel Levido to speak, Yang Huan immediately changed the subject.

"Daniel, I'm not saying anything bad about you, but you can't catch a wolf without sacrificing a lamb. Your vision is too small and you can't afford to cause much trouble. For those mid- and lower-level teams, careful budgeting is a must, but if you still want to impact the top four in the league, you can't be too stingy!"

Daniel Levy smiled bitterly, of course he understood.

But the problem is that he has no money, and Lewis, the boss behind the ENIC consortium, has no intention of investing money.

"Think about it, if you hadn't brought in Schneiderlin and Wanyama last summer, would you still be able to keep up with Arsenal and Chelsea?"

Daniel Levy had to admit that for this reason, Tottenham Hotspur owed Yang Huan a huge favor.

As a result, he comes here again to take advantage of others. It’s really not fair when I think about it!

Yang Huan felt better when he saw Daniel Levy's ashamed expression.

At least you have some self-awareness!

"You saw what Abramovich and Gazidis did just now. If I'm not mistaken, Chelsea and Arsenal will both make big moves this summer. They will definitely do everything they can to improve their teams' combat effectiveness. The competition for the top four in the league next year will be even more fierce!"

By next season, the top four in the league will not only represent qualification for the Champions League, but also represent lucrative Premier League broadcasting revenues, as a new broadcasting contract will take effect from next season!

By that time, a league ranking will be of incredible value!

"In the Premier League, if you want to make a name for yourself, you have to finish in the top four and play in the Champions League!"

Yang Huan looked at Daniel Levy and said.

"You want to build a training base and a new stadium, which is correct in itself, but if you sacrifice the team's performance and cause the team to never recover, then it will be a loss!"

No matter how stingy or calculating Arsenal is, they still manage to be in the top four of the league every year, right?

But if you, Tottenham Hotspur, can't finish in the top four of the league and participate in the Champions League, how can you rise?

In Yang Huan's opinion, the training base must be built, and there is nothing wrong with that.

The key is the Northumberland Plan!

You took too big a step and you hurt yourself!

Where in the world are there so many free-for-alls for you to take advantage of?

Daniel Levy is also very clear that what Master Huan said is absolutely right, but Tottenham Hotspur has already shot the arrow and there is no turning back. If they stop now, the city government will not accept it, the fans will not accept it, and no one will accept it!

Therefore, as a professional manager, he had no choice but to charge forward!

But Daniel Levy is also a smart man, and an idea soon flashed through his mind.

A very tempting idea gradually became clear in his mind and became stronger and stronger.

In fact, he knows better than anyone that if it is really put into practice, it will not only solve the various problems currently faced by Tottenham Hotspur, but also open up the situation for Tottenham Hotspur and even bring Tottenham Hotspur a brighter development prospect.

More importantly, the possibility of this plan is very, very high.

As long as the person in front of you nods, it will be fine!

But, will he be willing?