Chapter 244

Old Trafford

Manchester United manager Ferguson's office

He is not tall, strong and has good speed. His skill is rough and his action speed is not fast, but he has outstanding shooting ability. He has scored 24 goals this season and is the best shooter in Portugal. However, it is difficult for Manchester United's first team to have his position, buy it, rent it, put it in the second team or play as a substitute

The rosacea scout, who once appeared on the March court, is introducing Gao Xiaodong to Ferguson. While listening, Ferguson watches Gao Xiaodong's highlights. When the rosacea scout finishes, he still stares at the video and says nothing.

Opposite Ferguson, a young man in his early thirties, with a pair of elegant rimmed glasses and thick curly hair, said: "Uncle Martin, who is the agent of this little guy? Can you let him come to my company? I think he is good. At 19, he can score 24 goals in the Portuguese Super League. Although there are a lot of penalties and long-range shots, he is also very good

"Jason!" Ferguson finally looked away from the video and said sternly: "he's Mendes' man, Mendes is not easy to get into."

Jason. Ferguson, Ferguson's youngest son, is now an agent. Under his father's protection, he has set up a brokerage company with a lot of young Manchester United players. However, compared with his brilliant father, Jason can only be regarded as mediocre.

"Mendes again." Jason said bitterly that he did not dare to provoke the European transfer market tycoon who had a good relationship with his father.

Ferguson looks at rosacea scout Martin. Ferguson, his brother, is also Manchester United's chief scout, but Ferguson's eyes are not satisfied, "Martin, a player who has scored 24 goals in the Portuguese Super League, even if it's all penalties and long-range shots, will he come to Manchester United's reserves to play? Do you think I have such charm or Manchester United have such charm? "

Martin was embarrassed and said: "I think his characteristics are similar to those of Rooney and Anderson. He is very comprehensive, but his technique is still a little rough. He has no position in the first team."

"If you don't have a position, you don't buy it," Ferguson said unhappily. "If you come to Manchester United as a substitute, you'll be in a mood."

Martin said: "he rose too fast. Last season he was still in Portuguese first division, and the early part of this season is also very general. I saw a game of him, and his technical awareness was very poor. I didn't expect that he would play in the second half of the game suddenly, with goals and assists. I'm afraid that his state can't last, just like Zhuo Dongfang."

Hearing the name of Zhuo Dongfang, Ferguson frowned and said: "let's observe it for another year. Isn't it only 19 years old?"

Martin said: "yes, but now with the miraculous victory of Rex Sox, he has attracted the attention of many giants. I heard that some time ago, Arsene Wenger asked him, and it is estimated that he will be vied for by many teams in the summer."

"Is he in the national team now?"

Martin shook his head. "No, I don't know what's going on. He's not in the national team, not even the national youth team."

Ferguson said: "it may be that the rise is too fast, not in time. If he can not be selected into the national team, he will not be able to apply for a labor certificate and can only be bought out on loan."

Jason interjected: "isn't there a genius clause? With your influence, it's not trivial to pass the genius clause. "

Ferguson glared at the useless little son and said, "shut up! Can the genius clause be used casually? He has never played in the European League, the world youth championship or the national team. What do you want me to use to persuade the labor department

Jason bowed his head and stopped talking.

Ferguson thought about it and called assistant Carlos. Queiros called him to his office.

"Carlos, Martin has just brought the information of the Chinese youth, but he has paid close attention to this youth for a short time. You are very familiar with the Portuguese League, so tell me your opinion." Queiros took a look at Jason and said: "although I remind Martin scout to observe Gao Xiaodong, I'm not familiar with him. I'll browse the information first."

Ten minutes later, Queiros said: "this teenager is really a controversial player. The year before last, President da Costa lost his mind and rented him to REXOS. As a result, REXOS robbed him of the championship trophy."

Ferguson a Leng, way: "Da Costa also has the time which wanders an eye?"

Queiros said: "yes, I've lost my eye on this Chinese teenager. His advantages and disadvantages are still outstanding. He is very comprehensive, very strong, and has strong shooting ability. But his dribbling ability is average. His breakthrough mainly depends on his body. His handling of the ball is slow and his imagination is average. He may not be able to adapt in the Premier League where the pace and speed are very fast, but if this side is good enough If you can improve your face, you will have a bright future. "

"What about Ronaldo, Nani and Anderson?" Ferguson said

Queiros said: "there is no way to compare with Ronaldo who has been out for 20 years. It's similar to Nani and Anderson, but he hasn't experienced any big training. I'm afraid it's risky to buy at a high price."

Because of the mistake of signing Zhuo Dongfang, Ferguson was a little sensitive to Chinese players and said: "let David ask the price of this boy first. He was not selected for the national team and could not get the labor certificate. We can talk with Porto slowly. If the price is right, we can win it. If the price is not right, we will wait for a year to see. Our first task now is to prepare for the Champions League. After the game, we will win Think about it again. "Queiros and Martin are also concerned about Gao Xiaodong. They really don't know enough about Gao Xiaodong. After listening to what Ferguson said, they didn't say anything more.

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Almost at the same time, in the villa of Porto president da Costa, Costa and Mendes are also sitting together drinking coffee.

This is the first time that Da Costa has met with Mendes since he was punished. Although he was sentenced to two years' imprisonment for football and Porto's affairs were handed over to general manager Diogo, Da Costa still controls everything behind the scenes.

Mendes looked at Da Costa and said with a smile, "the president is in a good state of mind."

Da Costa said with a smile: "this little blow is nothing to me. I just play golf, go fishing, go to Switzerland to watch the European Cup, go to Brazil after putting down the club business."

Mendes said with a smile, "it's like two years off."

Da Costa leisurely way: "but one thing can not be solved, I still do not have the heart to go on holiday ah."

Mendes said with a smile, "you mean Gao Xiaodong."

Da Costa said: "yes, this guy won my bet ahead of time. Now it's time for him to go back to Porto."

Mendes said with a smile: "the end of this season, the end of the loan contract, Gao Xiaodong is already a member of Porto"

da Costa said: "now Gao Xiaodong's contract is only one and a half years, I hope to renew him for another three years."

Mendes said: "I will tell Gao Xiaodong about the renewal of his contract, but I would like to remind the president that Manchester United, Arsenal, Real Madrid and Inter Milan are all paying attention to Gao Xiaodong. REXOS also hopes to keep Gao Xiaodong. It is difficult to say whether he will renew his contract with Porto."

"Well, you can have a good talk with Gao Xiaodong. Whatever the conditions are, as long as Porto can bear, I can promise. Other teams want Gao Xiaodong and let them contact Porto. Jorge, I don't want them to contact you first."

Mendes is not surprised that Gao Xiaodong is concerned by the giants. It's strange that Gao Xiaodong and REXOS have made such a big move, but he doesn't want to let Gao Xiaodong leave right now, because Costa doesn't think those giants will make up their mind to buy Gao Xiaodong at a high price.

If you want to transfer to the Premier League, you can't apply for a labor certificate and can't play. Serie A can only buy two non EU players every season, and there are only three non EU players in the 25 man squad of La Liga. Because of the above reasons, Costa doesn't think Inter Milan and Real Madrid, who are eager to make achievements, will use their precious places on Gao Xiaodong, while Manchester United and Arsenal, even if they want to buy them, can't buy them After the game, it can only be rented. If it is rented, who is willing to spend so much money.

Mendes is as clear about these doctrines as he is, but he also has his plans. Hearing the words, he got up and said, "OK, I'll go back and ask his opinion. This boy always has some strange ideas."

Da Costa waved his hand and said, "don't hurry. I haven't seen you for a long time. I really want to talk to someone for a while."

"Good."

Slowly, des took out his cigar, sat down on the tea table and smoked again.