Chapter 797 Buy if you want, get lost if you don’t want!

In the second half of last season, after Inter Milan made a large number of signings, Icardi's performance was very eye-catching.

He was the top scorer in the second half of Serie A. Relying on his goals in half a season, Icardi broke into the top five of the Serie A scorer list, tied for fourth place with Palacio.

It was the goals scored in this half season that made Icardi quickly become popular throughout European football.

It is really interesting to say that Inter Milan has two players in the top five of the league, namely Icardi and Palacio, which is unique among the 20 teams in Serie A.

Ironically, Inter Milan's goal tally is the worst among the top five teams in the league.

Inter Milan's number of goals conceded in Serie A ranks third, together with Napoli.

At first glance, it should seem pretty good because both the offense and defense are okay.

But Inter Milan has drawn 15 games, the most in Serie A.

Roma, which is in second place, has drawn seven games, Napoli, which is in third place, has drawn nine games, and Fiorentina, which is in fourth place, has drawn eight games.

Inter Milan is almost twice as good as them!

Combining the number of draws and the team's goals and conceded goals, it is not difficult to see that the team's most critical problem lies in offense!

To a certain extent, it can even be said that Mazzarri's offense is completely supported by Icardi and Palacio.

With Palacio already old, Icardi is Inter Milan's frontcourt standard-bearer.

Therefore, Chelsea’s poaching is indeed painful.

The reason why Yang Huan went to Milan in person was to stabilize Klopp regarding Icardi's transfer, but what he didn't expect was that the German was more open-minded.

"Master Huan, actually, I support selling Icardi!" Klopp said with a smile.

"You support it?" Yang Huan was a little surprised.

Looking at Fassone, Blanca and Osilio, it is obvious that the three of them knew it a long time ago.

Maybe they have already conducted research on this issue.

"I have watched a lot of Inter Milan's game videos last season. I think one of the important reasons why Inter Milan's offense frequently encountered problems is Icardi's characteristics."

Yang Huan nodded, "Tell me about it."

"Icardi's strength is his finishing, and he has a high conversion rate, but he is also quite dependent on the team to create chances for him, and his team contribution is only 15 percent, which is bad because it means that most of the time on the pitch, there is always a player who is thinking about how to score goals instead of helping the team."

Yang Huan could understand this.

Modern football tactics emphasize overall performance and the integration of offense and defense.

Why did Real Madrid keep Benzema and let Higuain go? Because the former made greater contributions to the team.

The role Benzema can provide to Real Madrid in the frontcourt is quite huge.

To a certain extent, Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale were able to unleash their offensive power thanks to his contribution.

Therefore, nowadays teams select forwards who are either the fulcrum type or the retreating and connecting type.

There is no need to explain the latter, it is basically the same as Messi and Aguero.

The selection of fulcrum-type players is also very interesting. We would rather have low scoring ability, but they must be comprehensive.

Therefore, a striker like Icardi, who has strong scoring ability but is poor in other aspects, is very different.

"Icardi is an excellent scorer. If he can't be put on the bench, my original idea was to let Icardi and Aubameyang try to play a double striker combination to see if it can work."

"But now, if Chelsea want to buy, I think it would be good to sell Icardi."

For a player like Icardi, especially after his outstanding performance in the second half of last season, it is not a solution to leave him unused, so we can only find ways to accommodate him and play to his strengths and avoid his weaknesses.

But this is still somewhat problematic.

Now it’s better, it’s easier to just sell it.

Yang Huan had never really thought about this, but after listening to Klopp's words, he felt his eyes brighten.

"Compared to Icardi, I am more optimistic about Aubameyang, Morata and Dybala. They are more malleable and have greater potential for future development. But if it is for performance considerations, I still hope to introduce a fulcrum-type striker."

"A fulcrum-type forward?" Yang Huan couldn't help but frown.

These days, fulcrum forwards are quite valuable because almost all teams are lacking them.

Blanca on the side smiled and nodded, "Master Huan, I checked the scout system, and we are considering bringing in Italian center forward Graziano Pelle from Feyenoord."

"Pele?" Yang Huan had never heard of this person.

"Pelle made his debut in Lecce, but his career was very turbulent. He played for Catania, Crotone, Cesena and other Serie B teams, but none of them were very successful. Later he went to Alkmaar in the Netherlands."

"Oh, by the way, the head coach of Alkmaar at that time was Van Gaal."

Yang Huan nodded. Players that Van Gaal liked must be pretty good.

"After playing for Alkmaar for four years, Pelle returned to Italy and joined Parma, but his performance was poor and he was loaned to Sampdoria in Serie B. He also failed to perform at his level. Two years later, he was brought back to the Netherlands by Feyenoord coach Koeman."

"As a result, in his first season back in the Netherlands, he scored 27 goals in 29 league games, and in his second season, he scored 23 goals in 28 league games. What's even more commendable is that although he is a tall and strong center forward, he has very good footwork. He can pass, shoot, and receive the ball with his back to the goal. He runs actively and has good speed. He is very intimidating in the frontcourt."

Yang Huan smiled bitterly, "Marco, after hearing what you said, I feel that Pelle seems to have the potential to be the best center in the world, but why have I never heard of such a player?"

After a pause, Yang Huan reminded him, "And you have to know that what we want now is a role-playing center. But after hearing your description, I feel that we can't buy him without 30 or 20 million yuan."

After Yang Huan said this, Fassone, Osilio and Klopp all burst out laughing, and even Blanca shook his head and laughed.

"Master Huan, in fact, Pelle's worth is not expensive at all. My initial estimate is that he can be bought for 10 million euros!"

"So cheap?" Yang Huan was a little surprised.

You know, centers are a scarce commodity these days and every team treats them as treasures.

Can ten million be enough to get such a comprehensive center?

"He's twenty-nine!" Blanca explained.

Yang Huan suddenly understood, that's what it was!

Of course, it is impossible for a 29-year-old center to be sold at a high price!

"Master Huan!" Klopp also spoke up. "I also agree to bring in Pelle. Firstly, I believe that given his age and situation, he will not refuse to come to Inter Milan. Secondly, Morata is still young. I think it is feasible to bring in Pelle and guide Morata."

Sometimes, playing football with someone coaching and without someone coaching is completely different.

To use the terminology from FM Football Manager, this is called apprenticeship.

"Well, then bring in Pelle!"

Since both the technical director and the head coach agreed and supported it, Yang Huan certainly couldn't say much.

More importantly, Pelle is really not expensive, only 10 million euros.

"But, Marco, when we talk to Chelsea about the transfer, remember, we have to pretend that Inter Milan's sky will fall if we lose Icardi and Ranocchia, the two pillars of the sky, understand?"

"Ah?" Blanca was a little confused.

Although these two players are quite important, it shouldn’t be this serious, right?

There is no need to mention Icardi. With the introduction of Aubameyang this season, plus the existing Dybala and Morata, Inter Milan will be able to operate even if they do not consider introducing Pelle.

As for Ranocchia, there is no need to mention that De Vrij, Blind, Rugani, Romagnoli and Juan Jr. can all play as central defenders. After selling him, even if the team does not recruit new players, the team's defense will still not be bad.

According to Klopp, without Ranocchia, it would be a good idea to try the Dutch central defender combination with De Vrij and Blind.

Add two local young players, Rugani and Romagnoli, and it will be more than enough.

Why does Master Huan say that without Icardi and Ranocchia, Inter Milan’s sky will collapse?

Yang Huan slapped his forehead hard, looking helpless, and shook his head, saying, "You don't know that our Chelsea's rich man likes to poach players who are not pillars. He doesn't even care about players who are not pillars."

"But if this player is the opponent's mainstay and he likes him, hey, he's willing to sell him for any price!"

Is this true or false?

Blanca and the others obviously didn't believe it.

Chelsea has been much smarter and more pragmatic in its recent signings. It is said that Abramovich wants to tighten the purse strings. Can they bleed heavily now?

"Don't you still believe me?" Yang Huan was a little unhappy.

"No, no, Master Huan, how could we not believe you?" Blanca explained quickly.

"But I'm afraid the price will be too high and scare Chelsea away."

Yang Huan laughed out loud after hearing this. "If they are scared away, that's even better. It's up to them to buy or not. If they are really scared away, I'll have to ask Abramovich if I can. If they are trying to steal my girl without any weight, aren't they asking for trouble?"

He even thought that if Chelsea couldn't afford it and were scared away, he would definitely use this matter to ridicule Abramovich at the Premier League Chairman's Summit.

No reason, just for fun!

"Don't worry, you can ask for a high price, but I told you that if Icardi is less than 30 million euros, you are not allowed to sell him. You will embarrass me, understand?"

"Thirty million?" Blanca was shocked.

Then look at Fassone and Osilio, as if to ask, is this possible?

"Also, Ranocchia, starting at 20 million!"

After Master Huan finished speaking, he chuckled and said, "Three years ago, we spent 19 million euros to bring him in. If we don't have 20 million euros now, and we take inflation into account, then won't we be at a loss?"

Everyone was even more surprised.

So transfer fees can be calculated this way?

"In short, don't worry about anything else. Just listen to me. You are not allowed to sell below these two prices. Do you understand?"

Blanca and the others looked at each other, finding it difficult to understand.

Or maybe the world of the rich is just so unreasonable.

But they still nodded in unison and said they understood.

In fact, Yang Huan had just called Bayersdorf of Hamburg and told him that the asking price for Calhanoglu should be raised as high as possible, at least more than 20 million. If the price is lower than this, he would not sell Chelsea to anyone.

Anyway, the Turkish midfielder is now popular in the Bundesliga and European football, so are you afraid that no one will want to buy him?

As for Chelsea, it’s one thing to sell it to others at a certain price, but if you sell it to Chelsea, you have to pay this price. If you want to buy, buy it. If you don’t want to buy, get out!

Hehe, this young master is so willful!