Chapter 921 Our goal is the sea of ​​stars!

"Rice, you are Southampton's technical director. You are responsible for a large part of the Saints' transfer operations, and I would like to ask you a few questions on behalf of the fans. Is that okay?"

Charlene Lahiri asked, smiling in front of the camera.

"Of course!" Les Reid, the special guest dressed in a neat suit, nodded in agreement.

"What are Southampton's transfer plans this summer?"

"Our transfer plan has always been clear. Whether it is the fans, management or coaching staff, they are all very satisfied with our current lineup. We have a group of very outstanding high-level stars and we have gathered a group of very good young rookies."

"This season, Pogba and Kovacic have gradually taken on the responsibility of midfield, Harry Kane is the top scorer in the Premier League, Martial's performance is also quite amazing, Ravel Morrison, Sturridge and other players are as powerful as ever."

"So, we are quite satisfied with the current lineup and will not make any major adjustments."

"Really?" The host Charlene Lahre seemed skeptical. "But we know that there are a lot of problems in the defense. Even now, many people say that the key to the Champions League final between Southampton and Bayern Munich lies in the Saints' defense. What do you think?"

Les Reed nodded. "It's normal to say that. Real Madrid's defense is not good, Barcelona's defense also has problems, is Bayern Munich's defense okay? We are very satisfied with the team's current defense and this group of defensive players."

"Varane's performance this season has proved that he is a world-class central defender. He is still young and is still improving. Although Nastasic and Laporte have made many mistakes, their performance is also worth looking forward to. Therefore, we do not think that the team's defense will have any problems."

"So you mean that there will be no new players in the defense this year?"

"No, no, no, I didn't say that!" Les Reed immediately shook his head. "What I mean is that we recruited players not because the players did not perform well, but only to strengthen the team's lineup."

Charlene Lahri laughed, "I received news that Southampton intends to recall Stones, a local teenager who is on loan at Everton. I wonder if this news is true?"

"Well..." Les Reed nodded, "This is indeed one of the options we are considering."

"OK, let's move on to the next question!" Charlene Lahiri smiled slyly, as if she had already seen the excitement of the fans when watching the video.

Stones, the best local central defender in the Premier League this season, was pursued by Chelsea for a whole summer but failed to sign him.

It was Charlene Lahiri and her sidelines who first revealed the truth.

It turns out that Stones was on loan to Everton from Southampton.

At that time, this incident caused a huge response in the British football world. All talents were shocked and understood why Chelsea could not buy Stones.

And now, Charlene Lahrie's question has clearly given Les Reid a hint that the Saints will recall Stones to strengthen their defense.

This will undoubtedly be a great pleasure for Saints fans.

"Some fans asked me to ask you, Les, what do you think of Messi?"

"Messi?" Les Reid was a little surprised. "He is a great star."

Charlene Lahiri chuckled. “You’re clearly not willing to talk about this, Les.”

Les Reed was a little embarrassed, but did not answer.

"Can you tell me, have the Saints ever thought about signing Messi?"

"Uh... this... I haven't received any news about this for the time being."

Charlene Lahiri smiled. "But as far as I know, your scout team had contact with Messi's team after Barcelona beat Elva 2-0 away. Messi scored two goals at the time. It seemed that you were testing his physical condition."

"No, there is absolutely no such thing!"

"Really?" Charlene Lahiri raised her voice.

"No!" Les Reed denied again.

But his tone always gives people a feeling of being guilty, as if he is trying to cover up something.

"OK, it doesn't matter if you don't admit it. Let me ask you again. As far as I know, Messi's father has been to Southampton and is planning to find a house in Southampton. Did you know that?"

"I don't know!" Les Reed shook his head.

"Oh, no, I mean, I only found out after reading the news in the newspaper, and Messi himself denied that someone helped him find a house in Southampton, so I don't think there is anything to say."

"Okay, but Messi once mentioned that if he leaves Barcelona, ​​the team he most wants to join is Southampton. I can prove that your people have had contact with Messi, and Messi's family is also looking for a house in Southampton, but you tell me that it doesn't matter. How can I believe it?"

"I..." Les Reed was a little at a loss for words, "I don't quite believe it myself."

Charlene Lahri chuckled, "So you mean to admit that Southampton wants to buy Messi?"

"Yes, we want to buy it, but can we afford it?" Les Reid shook his head. "The media also said that Barcelona's offer is 250 million euros. We..."

"No, no, no, Rice, that's the penalty. In fact, the Spanish media has revealed that as long as any team can make a sincere offer, Barcelona will consider letting him go. Their psychological price should be around 200 million euros."

"Yes, 200 million euros, my God, do you think we can afford this money? And how much is Messi's salary? 20 million euros, including the British tax rate, we have to bear a cost of 40 million euros. Do you think we can afford it?"

After careful calculation, it seems that I really can't afford it!

But who is Charlene Lahiri?

"I have received news, Les, that the Saints' jersey sponsor Nike will pay part of the Saints' transfer fee and increase the sponsorship amount. The Saints will become the team with the highest jersey sponsorship fee in the world."

Les Reid looked surprised that you even knew that.

"In addition, I have also received news that Qatar Airways is also willing to bear part of the transfer fee and increase the sponsorship amount. It is expected that these two major sponsors will share a transfer fee of about 100 million euros for the Saints. In addition, with other sponsors and partners of Glory Square, Southampton will raise nearly 150 million euros."

At this point, Charlene Lahri smiled slightly and said with certainty: "That is to say, if the Saints really want to bring in Messi, there will be 150 million euros of funds that will be delivered to the door, and the Saints only need to bear the rest themselves."

Les Reed shook his head. "Charlene, I don't know where you got this information from, but do you think this is possible?"

"Maybe, definitely possible!"

Les Reed showed a very depressed expression, as if to say, "You are so sure, but I am speechless."

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When the whole of Europe was speculating whether Messi would leave Barcelona and which team he would most likely join after he really left Barcelona, ​​the famous Youtu.com football self-media program [Off the Field] launched a new program.

This is normal because the off-site is once a week.

What is unusual is that the special guest for this episode is Les Reid, the technical director from Southampton.

It is interesting to invite Southampton's technical director at such a sensitive time.

Long before the program was recorded, the audience called on all fans on their WeChat public platform to express their opinions and ask Les Reed various questions.

Adhering to her usual attitude off the court, Charlene Lahiri did not disappoint, and in the second half of the show, she asked questions one after another on behalf of the fans.

Especially in the final stage, the question about Messi's transfer made Les Reid speechless and made all the fans who watched the video scream with excitement. Isn't this a naked revelation of the truth?

"Messi! It seems that the Saints really want to buy Messi!"

"Oh my God, the Saints' squad is already strong enough, why do they need to buy another Messi?"

"This is simply an incredible pace. The Premier League will enter the Saints dynasty from now on!"

"Who says it's not true? Look at Les Reid's expression. He must know the inside story, but he can't say it. Being asked so hard must be really embarrassing for him!"

"Yes, but the Saints' lineup is too outrageous and extravagant!"

"When I saw this video, I cried. My poor Arsenal, why are you so unlucky?"

"Hey, upstairs, we are talking about the Saints, what does it have to do with Arsenal?"

"That's right, don't cry for no reason. Your uncle Wenger is fine!"

"You don't know, I'm a die-hard Arsenal fan. When I see the Saints today, think about us Arsenal. We also built stadiums, but you kept building them, from League One to the Premier League, to the Champions League, and you also won three Premier League titles and one Champions League title."

"We are both building stadiums. You have built a huge lineup of superstars and now you want to hook up with Messi. But what about us? We have gone from being a wealthy team to a loser!"

"Well... after hearing what this poor gunner brother said, it seems really tragic."

"Isn't it? Speaking of Arsenal and our Great Saints, I think the biggest difference is that we have Master Huan!"

"That's right, our Young Master Huan is awesome. His operational ability is amazing. Apart from anything else, just this lineup, how many teams in Europe can come up with one?"

"Isn't it? I always tell people that any substitute in this Saints lineup is worth tens of millions! Master Huan's ability is undeniable!"

"Who says it's not true? If you ask me, the reason why our Great Saint is where he is today is all thanks to Master Huan!"

"Yes, thanks to Master Huan, we have such a good life!"

"Hey, we the Great Saints are no longer the same as before. We are going to defend the Champions League title!"

"Isn't it? Comparing Arsenal with us, huh!"

"Wow, we actually get to embarrass Arsenal one day. So cool, so cool!"

"Long live Master Huan!"

"Support buying Messi, we want to become a super rich club!"

"With Messi, Hazard, Suarez, Fabregas and Di Maria, our team is full of superstars. Looking around the world, which team can be as luxurious as ours? So star-studded?"

"More importantly, our fighting power is off the charts. Not only are we invincible in the Premier League, we've also made it to the Champions League."

"Just think about it, all the rich people in the Premier League are relying on us to support them. How can this be so sour?"

"What's the Premier League? Our goal is Europe, the stars and the sea!"

"Yes, let those Galaxy Battleship, Hollywood Green, Dream Team, etc., all stay under our feet. We want to step on the corpses of these traditional giants and achieve unprecedented ambitions and hegemony!"