Chapter 576: Fortune and Honor in Danger

"Hey, Ian, you still haven't left?"

Yang Huan looked up and was surprised to find that the person approaching was Liverpool's general manager, Ian Ayre.

"Come, sit down, the afternoon tea here is great!"

After saying that, Master Huan waved his hand, and immediately a waiter came forward and helped Ian El order an afternoon tea set.

Ian El was really flattered to see Yang Huan being so polite.

Yang Huan saw Ian El's expression and didn't care at all. He knew what was going on and deliberately avoided the question.

If there was no reason, why would the general manager of Liverpool wait until Daniel Levy left before coming to find him?

The most likely possibility is that Ian Ayre had just reached an agreement with Liverpool owner John Henry.

Could it be Suarez's transfer?

Yang Huan knew very well that given Liverpool's current situation, it would be almost impossible to keep Suarez.

Even if I stay this season, what about next year?

After all, Liverpool's vision is too narrow, and Suarez is too ambitious and refuses to stay!

The two of them sat there, each with their own thoughts, talking intermittently until the waiter brought a cup of afternoon tea. After Ian Ayre enjoyed a little bit without appreciating the taste, he could not help but get to the point.

"Master Huan, I wonder if Southampton is still interested in Suarez?" Ian Ayre asked.

Yang Huan had already prepared himself mentally, he nodded and smiled, "Of course!"

Who wouldn't be interested in a top scorer like Suarez?

Within Southampton, the scouting team has already conducted an investigation on Suarez.

Suarez's performance so far this season has been amazing, and more importantly, he is still improving rapidly.

For example, he made two key passes per game on average, a statistic that ranks him second only to Ibrahimovic among Europe's top forwards, and higher than Messi, Van Persie, Aguero and others.

Moreover, he and Ibrahimovic are the only two forwards who average more than two goals per game, with Messi only 1.3 times and Van Persie 1.7 times.

In terms of the number of dribbles per game, Suarez averages 2.6 times, only losing to Messi's 3.3 times.

These two players are almost far ahead of all European forwards and stand out from the crowd!

But because they have the ball more times, they concede more goals. However, if compared with other players, the advantage is apparent.

For example, Aguero averages 1.7 dribbles per game, but loses the ball 2.8 times per game.

Messi averages 3.3 dribbles per game and 2.7 losses of the ball per game.

Relatively speaking, Suarez averaged 2.6 dribbles per game and lost the ball 2.6 times, and his efficiency was second only to Messi.

If compared with top forwards such as Higuain, Benzema and Van Persie, Suarez's efficiency is quite good.

Finally, the average number of passes per game and the success rate.

In these two aspects, Suarez's performance is also very good, averaging 33.9 passes per game with a success rate of 75.6%.

His number of passes is second only to Messi and Ibrahimovic among European forwards, and his success rate is indeed not high, but Southampton's scout team gave a very positive evaluation, believing that one of the important reasons why Suarez's data in this regard is not outstanding is that Liverpool's frontcourt offensive players are too disappointing.

The reason why many people think that Suarez's playing style is very unique is, after all, because the Reds' frontcourt does not have teammates he can trust.

In that situation, instead of passing the risky ball, it would be better to just do it yourself!

Simply from these data, it is not difficult to see that Suarez is omnipotent in the frontcourt.

There is almost nothing he can't do, including passing threatening balls, dribbling past opponents, and connecting the team's offense.

But is that all?

No, Suarez averages 1.3 steals and 0.6 interceptions per game, both of which are the best in the entire European football!

In other words, his defensive enthusiasm is quite high!

In fact, he is better than Cavani, who is famous for his running and defense!

But that’s all?

No, these are just empty data. What can they prove?

Then bring out the data that can illustrate the problem!

On average, Suarez can create a scoring opportunity every thirty-two minutes on the court, three times in a game!

And a great opportunity can be created every two hundred minutes!

The so-called great opportunity refers to the kind of opportunity that is sure to score a goal, usually a one-on-one facing the goalkeeper, or a close-range head-on shooting opportunity.

More importantly, he can score a goal every 126 minutes, with a goal conversion rate of 17 percent!

If the so-called dribbling, passing and so on are all empty, then creating opportunities and scoring goals are the manifestations of real threats on the field.

Judging from Suarez's performance this season, he is only behind Southampton's Ibrahimovic in the Premier League.

But you have to know that the Swedish center relies on the Saints' huge midfield and frontcourt, but behind Suarez is only Liverpool.

Southampton's scout team has a very high opinion of Suarez, believing that if they were to rank the world's strongest forwards in terms of individual ability, Suarez would definitely be in the top three, and Ibrahimovic would be one of them.

As for Drogba, it is an indisputable fact that the Ivorian is getting old!

And relatively speaking, Suarez is only 26 years old, which is the golden age for a player.

Forty million pounds, it’s great value for the Uruguayan striker!

Although Yang Huan had thought it through very clearly in his mind, he remained calm and smiled faintly on the surface.

You can't be too diligent in this kind of thing, otherwise you will easily become passive.

Ian El looked at Yang Huan and gritted his teeth secretly.

"Master Huan, we are willing to sell Suarez for 40 million pounds, but in cash!"

Even though the transfer market in European professional football is very bubbly these days, it is deeply affected by the economic crisis and there are really not many teams that can afford the price of 40 million pounds, especially in cash!

Arsenal may not be able to do it, but Chelsea can.

Real Madrid and Barcelona can also do it.

As for Bayern Munich, they probably have no interest in Suarez, so there is no need to count on the Serie A team.

In this way, there will only be a few buyers!

After hearing what Ian El said, Yang Huan didn't find it strange.

Liverpool sold Suarez to cash in and brought in Benteke and Shaqiri. On paper it was a decline, but from the perspective of the team as a whole, it was a big improvement.

After all, if Suarez stays, the Uruguayan will have to continue fighting alone.

But by introducing Benteke and Shaqiri, the team's offense can be integrated into a whole.

Of course, if the recruitment fails or the players do not perform well, that’s another story.

"Cash is fine, 40 million pounds is no problem, but as for the players..."

Suarez is now being tempted by Real Madrid and Barcelona. Although Southampton is in great momentum now, there is still a big gap in its attractiveness to players compared with Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Besides, it is indisputable that Southampton’s current top center forward is Ibrahimovic.

If Suarez transfers to the Saints, he will definitely become Ibrahimovic's younger brother.

No matter how much Bielsa values ​​Suarez, the most he can do is rotate him with the Swedish center forward.

Compared with the core soul figure in Liverpool, the authority within the team will definitely be weakened.

Therefore, Yang Huan is also worried that the players will resist.

Ian Ayre immediately nodded and said, "Master Huan, please rest assured. I believe that as long as we do Suarez's work, there will be no problem. Besides, Southampton's performance this season is obvious to all!"

Hearing what Ian El said, Yang Huan immediately understood that he must have a way.

Or, Suarez had already revealed his intention not to reject Southampton.

"Well, let's make it a deal. Forty million pounds, cash!"

Since there are no worries, Yang Huan will not be polite.

Ian Eyre immediately nodded with satisfaction.

Are you kidding? With this 40 million pounds in cash, he could just spend it as if it were 80 million pounds.

What? Don't understand?

Go out of Southampton and ask around in Europe, among those waving cheques to buy people, is there anyone who pays in cash?

It would be good enough if I could give you two or three installments!

If you meet a deadbeat, can he keep delaying you for years?

tell?

Stop joking, everyone knows that from FIFA to national football associations, what they fear most is judicial intervention!

So, whoever sues someone these days will be in trouble!

Yang Huan was not surprised by Ian Ayre's surprise, because it was a cash deal of 40 million pounds.

In the previous life, when Real Madrid introduced Gareth Bale, it was said that it spent over 100 million yuan, but do you know how many installments Real Madrid paid back?

Sixth issue!

In other words, the transfer fee of more than 100 million yuan has to be paid off over six years.

Damn it, if Gareth Bale hadn't performed well at Real Madrid, he would have been sold off to who knows where six years later!

But will Tottenham Hotspur suffer?

That’s what a layman says!

Daniel Levy took the six-year, 100 million-dollar payment agreement that Real Madrid signed for Bale and immediately went to the bank for a loan. He was able to immediately come up with a large sum of money for signings and operations.

That is why we say that today’s professional football is no longer pure and has long become a world of capital operations!

After Yang Huan and Ian Ayre reached an agreement on the transfer, the specific details would have to wait for Ron Gourlay to negotiate with Liverpool, but the general direction was no problem and signing the agreement was only a matter of time.

The two then talked about Liverpool's summer operations.

It was also at this time that Yang Huan learned about Ian Eyre's general plan from him.

For example, he also plans to bring in Paris Saint-Germain's captain and central defender Mamadou Sakho.

If you want to poach players from the wealthy Paris Saint-Germain, you have to pay some money.

From Ian Ayre's few words, Yang Huan vaguely guessed his intention.

This seems like he's planning on getting promoted and making money!

Even though Ian Ayre is now the general manager of Liverpool, below the board of directors and above everyone else, what’s the use?

If I say I can fire you, I can fire you at any time!

The position of CEO has been vacant for more than a year since Liverpool's previous CEO stepped down, and Ian Ayre is eyeing the position.

The reason is very simple. Once you become the CEO, you can join the board of directors and become a director of the club.

In this way, the position is consolidated and one becomes more confident.

Whenever the team performed poorly and owner John Henry wanted to find a scapegoat, Ian Ayre was safe.

I'm afraid this is also the reason why Ian Ayre is eager to sell Suarez.

At the very least, he feels that if Liverpool keeps Suarez, they will continue to lack competitiveness next season and will continue to be unable to compete in the Champions League.

In the short term, his position might be relatively secure, but who knows how long the boss’s patience can last?

Instead of doing this, it is better to give it a try, make bold changes through a series of operations, and perhaps you will be able to open up a new path.

As the saying goes, wealth and honor are found in danger. That's the truth! r1148