Football Feast, Starting From the Acquisition of European Clubs: Chapter 286 Intrigue in the transfer market

   Chapter 286 Intrigue in the transfer market

   Spain, FC Barcelona, ​​President's Office.

   This time, sporting director Fernandez and head coach Rijkaard came together to meet club president Laporta.

   "Mr. Chairman, this is the list of candidates that I discussed with Frank's coaching team. You can see if there are any problems. If not, then we are ready to start formal negotiations with Crystal Palace."

   As he said, Fernandez handed the list to Laporta.

   The list is densely filled with the names of Crystal Palace players. If Chen Ran sees it, his blood pressure will soar.

   "Frank, which Crystal Palace player do you want most?"

   glanced at the list, and Laporta immediately looked at Rijkaard.

   "Mr. Chairman, of course I want Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka and Ibrahimovic, the core players of Crystal Palace, but I think Crystal Palace Club will definitely not agree."

   "So, I think the more realistic choice is to choose among the substitute players of Crystal Palace, so the possibility of a deal is relatively high."

   After listening to Rijkaard's opinion, Laporta did not rush to express his position, but looked at Fernandez next to him.

   "Robert, what do you think?"

   "Sir, I also agree with Frank."

  Fernandez is as slick as ever.

   "Then do you have a target candidate?"

   Seeing that his two subordinates agreed, Laporta nodded inexplicably and continued to ask a question.

   Fernandez and Rijkaard glanced at each other, and under Fernandez's "humility", Rijkaard finally stood up to answer Laporta's question.

   "Mr. Chairman, after everyone's discussion, we think that we can propose to Crystal Palace to add Ibrahimovic to the transaction at the beginning, and test the reaction of Crystal Palace Club."

   "It's best if they agree, and if they don't, then it's not too late to throw out what we really want. Do you think this will work?"

   "It's a good idea, you can do it this way. But why choose Ibrahimovic instead of Cristiano Ronaldo or Kaka?"

  Laporta asked the question, and then picked up the list and carefully checked the relevant data of Ibrahimovic.

"Mr. Chairman, although we have many strikers in Barcelona now, they are basically fast, skilled and agile strikers, and they lack a strong center who can act as a fulcrum in front, so we chose Zlatan Ibrahimovic. strange."

   Hearing Rijkaard's explanation, Laporta reflected on Barcelona's existing striker staffing.

   found that as Rijkaard said, whether it is Eto'o, Saviola, Giuli, Gudjohnsen or Messi, none of them is a positive center.

   "It makes sense. But as you judged, Crystal Palace is unlikely to agree to let Ibrahimovic move. So, who are you really targeting?"

  Although Laporta is not a professional footballer, as the president of Barcelona, ​​he still has a basic vision.

   "Mr. Chairman, the target we really want to introduce this time is actually Luca Tony, another main center of Crystal Palace."

   "Luca Tony?"

   Hearing this not so loud name, Laporta once again looked for Tony's relevant data on the list.

  No way, the Crystal Palace can be said to be shining with stars now.

  There are Cristiano Ronaldo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Kaka and even Modric, who can stage a world wave at every turn, which really does not highlight the importance of Tony, who has a simple and unpretentious style of play.

   However, in the eyes of professionals like Rijkaard, Tony is no less important than Ibrahimovic.

   "This Luca Tony's stats are pretty good in all aspects, but he's 30 years old this year, isn't he a bit older?"

   After reviewing Tony's performance in Crystal Palace in the past three seasons, Laporta still recognized Tony's ability, but was somewhat dissatisfied with his age.

"Mr. Chairman, it is precisely because Tony is 30 years old this year that Crystal Palace is more likely to let him go. After all, he has been the main center of Crystal Palace in the past three seasons. And 30 years old is not too old, and he will play another three seasons. Years should be no problem."

   Seeing that Laporta was a little dissatisfied with Tony's age, Rijkaard quickly explained that he really wanted a positive center forward.

   "Okay, just follow your plan."

   hesitated, but Laporta finally agreed with Rijkaard and their plan.

  Perhaps for fear of Laporta changing his mind, Fernandez and Rijkaard moved quickly. The reply about Cesc Fabregas' transfer appeared on Chen Ran's desk the next day.

   "Chen, Barcelona actually wants to exchange Fabregas money for Ibrahimovic, I really want to go blind."

   Barcelona's reply made the little fat Luis directly laugh.

   "They're looking at Ibrahimovic."

   Chen Ran was not angry, but after seeing this reply from Barcelona, ​​it reminded him of a sky-high deal in his previous life.

   At that time, Zlatan Ibrahimovic moved to Inter Milan after the telephone incident, and also attracted the interest of Barcelona with his excellent performance.

   In the end, Barcelona paid 46 million euros plus Eto'o's sky-high transfer fee to introduce Ibrahimovic.

   But after just one season, Ibrahimovic left Barcelona because of a conflict with coach Guardiola.

   This transfer was also successfully selected as one of Barcelona's top ten losing deals.

   Now it seems that the inertia of history is still so terrible. Going around, Barcelona is still eyeing Ibrahimovic.

  Since Barcelona is so persistent, if he blocks this deal, wouldn’t there be one less Barcelona’s top ten losing deals?

  Thinking of this, Chen Ran felt that he couldn't be so selfish.

  The top ten losing trades is that they need to be neat and tidy.

  Chen Ran secretly weighed the pros and cons in his heart. As his friend, the fat little Louis who knew him very well immediately discovered his abnormality.

   "Chen, aren't you tempted by Barcelona's proposal?"

   "Louis, do you remember the Messi I asked you to contact?"

  Chen Ran didn't answer the little fat man's question, but asked him a question instead.

   "Remember, I had a meal with Messi's dad at that time and witnessed the first UEFA Cup our club won."

   Speaking of this, the little fat man was very impressed.

  Chen Ran asked him to invite Messi's father to watch the UEFA Cup final over dinner, which really stunned Messi's father.

   "You go to Barcelona and say that you want Ibrahimovic, but you need to exchange Messi and Cesc Fabregas."

   "What? Chen, are you serious? Are you really going to use Ibrahimovic for that Argentine kid?"

   The little fat man's small eyes were so round that his mouth could hardly close.

   "It's too early to say, it's just a tentative stage for both sides, let's see the reaction from Barcelona first."

  Chen Ran didn't seem to see Fatty's surprised expression, so he took a sip of coffee and took a sip.

   "Okay, as long as you think about it."

   Seeing Chen Ran like this, the little fat man who knew him very well knew that Chen Ran had made up his mind, so he stopped talking.

   "Luis, until the result is discussed, this matter must be kept confidential. The contact with Barcelona will be handled by you yourself, understand?"

   "Don't worry, I know what to do."

   The next day, when Barcelona received a reply from Crystal Palace, both Fernandes and Rijkaard were surprised.

   Pulling Ibrahimovic into the Cesc Fabregas deal was just a test for them, but Crystal Palace did not expect a positive answer.

   This made Fernandez and Rijkaard both surprised and delighted. They were not afraid of the high price offered by Crystal Palace, but they were afraid that they would not talk to you.

   However, when it comes to Messi, the star of hope unanimously recognized by the Barcelona club, neither Fernandez nor Rijkaard dared to make their own decisions.

  So, the two of them once again found the office of Barcelona President Laporta.

   "Mr. Chairman, this is a reply from Crystal Palace Club just now. We can't make up our minds on some things, and we need you to decide for yourself."

   While introducing the situation, Fernandez put the reply from the little fat man in front of Laporta.

   "Crystal Palace actually agreed to let Ibrahimovic transfer?"

   Hearing Fernandez's report, Laporta was as surprised and delighted as the two had before.

   But when he heard Messi's name appear, the smile on his face faded away.

   "Messi can't do it. This little guy is the core player of our future in Barcelona. You can let Crystal Palace change someone."

   On the Messi issue, Laporta just hesitated and rejected Crystal Palace's proposal without much thought.

"Mr. Chairman, in fact, we have a lot of small players with fast speed and good skills like Messi in Barcelona. But like Zlatan Ibrahimovic, a powerful center with comprehensive skills, tall but not stupid, looking at the world football It is also very rare, it would be a pity to miss it.”

  Fernandez and Rijkaard glanced at each other, still not wanting to give up this rare opportunity.

  The current Messi is not the top star who will be called "the peerless double pride" with Ronaldo in the future. So in the eyes of high-level Barcelona, ​​it is not unacceptable to exchange with Ibrahimovic.

   "Needless to say, just reply like this, let Crystal Palace change a candidate, see how they react before making a decision."

  Laporta waved his hand to stop his subordinates' persuasion. However, he did not speak to death.

   After another day, the fat little Luis, who received a reply from Barcelona, ​​ran to Chen Ran's office excitedly again.

   "Chen, Barcelona refused to provide the Messi you want, let's change someone."

   "That's it"

  Chen Ran tapped the desk in front of him with his fingers, secretly trying to figure out what the Barcelona executives thought.

   "Chen, since Barcelona asked us to change a candidate, how about we just choose their core midfielder Ronaldinho?"

   Seeing that Chen Ran didn't speak for a long time, the little fat man came over and came up with an idea.

   "Ronaldinho? That guy likes going to nightclubs more than you. I'm afraid he will spoil the atmosphere of the Crystal Palace dressing room when he comes."

   Hearing Fatty's bad idea, Chen Ran glared at him angrily.

   "Hey, who do you want to replace? I think the other players in Barcelona are not as good as our own players."

"Yes, what you said makes sense. In this way, you reply to Barcelona that if they are not willing to exchange Messi and Cesc Fabregas for Ibrahimovic, then the deal should be terminated. "

   "Huh? Then we won't buy Cesc Fabregas?"

   Hearing Chen Ran's instructions, the little fat man was stunned for a second.

   "Do you know 'Hard to Play'? Let's hang it out in Barcelona before talking about it. Now is the time to compete for patience. Whoever loses his temper first will suffer."

   "Understood, I'll go back and tell them the negotiation is over."

  So, when Fernandez and Rijkaard reappeared in Laporta's office, from their ugly faces, Laporta knew that what they brought today was definitely not good news.

   "Tell me, how did the Crystal Palace reply?"

   "Mr. Chairman, Crystal Palace said that if we do not agree to exchange Messi and Cesc Fabregas for Ibrahimovic, they will terminate the deal."

   "Termination of the deal? So straightforward? No bargaining?"

  Laporta was a little surprised, reached out and picked up Crystal Palace's reply, and read it again in person.

   "Yes, Mr. Chairman, it seems that they don't even want Cesc Fabregas anymore."

   "So you say, is it possible that Crystal Palace deliberately used tricks to force us to make concessions?"

   To be the chairman of FC Barcelona, ​​Laporta is not a fuel-efficient lamp. He also quickly became suspicious of Crystal Palace's reaction.

   "Mr. Chairman, in fact, Crystal Palace has no shortage of players in midfield. Whether it is Kaka or Vieira, Modric, Mascherano and Yaya Toure, they are all outstanding players."

   "Even if Cesc Fabregas goes to Crystal Palace, he can only be a substitute, so it seems that they have no reason to buy Cesc Fabregas."

   Rijkaard gave Laporta a tactical analysis of the Crystal Palace situation. I have to say that his analysis is very reasonable, so both Laporta and Fernandez nodded in agreement with his judgment.

   "Okay, I got it. Frank, I'm asking you a very serious question now, do Barcelona really need Ibrahimovic?"

   (end of this chapter)