The Ball at Your Feet

"This is our target person."

The list that Queiroz handed to Ferguson listed the results of his six months of observation as the assistant coach of Manchester United. Although just a few simple names, they represent the development direction of Manchester United and even the future of English football.

"In fact, we should try to keep Beckham." Kenyon still expressed his own opinions somewhat unwillingly.

Looking at the Manchester United CEO, Ferguson just shook his head.

Beckham's departure is a foregone conclusion for Manchester United. Although there is no flying boot door yet, such a result is inevitable, even if this is something no one wants to see.

Ferguson has only Manchester United in his eyes. For him, no one and nothing can be superior to Manchester United. When Beckham was able to play to the strength of the Ballon d'Or level to attack Manchester United, he was Ferguson's confidant. But when Beckham became a burden to this Manchester United team, and his technical characteristics no longer met Ferguson's requirements of the continental, Latinized, and technical playing style, Ferguson would not hesitate to abandon him.

Manchester United cannot be bullied by Juventus, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich for a lifetime. From the time Veron was bought and determined to go to the mainland, the children of Class 92 had to change their playing style. The fittest survive, the unwell can only leave, Manchester United cannot keep useless people. Since Beckham feels that he is still successful and he is reluctant to change his playing style, then he has only one way to go.

Looking up at the paper, Ferguson's expression remained unchanged. By his side, the club’s CEO Kenyon and assistant coach Queiroz are with him. Although nominally speaking, this club is no longer a team that has the final say, but in fact, there is still no one here. Anyone would think he has the ability to fight Ferguson.

"Tell me what your opinion is." Ferguson took the paper and narrowed his eyes at the name on it. The scattered names seemed to be the names of people I had heard of, but it was hard to remember exactly how they were.

Queiroz knew that Ferguson was taking the test for him. After thinking about it for a while, he said, "We have five targets. Irish Duff, Brazilian Ronaldinho, Dutch Robben, Portugal Cristiano Ronaldo, and Chinese Zhao Yaning."

Queiroz had thought about these five names countless times in his mind, and when he said it, he was able to report the names immediately.

"If you talk about human ability, the Dutch Robben is the first among these people. It can be said that he is the strongest in all the people we observe, and he should be the most adaptable to the Premier League. One. But his problem is that he is a bit tall and often accelerates in disguise, which may cause injury problems. Moreover, his style of play is not very good, a little unique, and he has no team player attributes in his bones."

Ferguson nodded and motioned for him to continue.

"This Duff... he is a very skilled player. If you consider that he is a player from the British Isles, his technical ability can be said to be top-notch. The most satisfying thing is that he is running at high speeds. The long pass has a very good arc, point and speed. This kind of technique is very rare."

This sentence did not satisfy Ferguson, his expression was obviously unhappy. Queiroz had thought of this situation for a long time. Ferguson wanted to make the team technical, so that Manchester United could compete with the mainland team. A player with English technical characteristics, Ferguson would naturally not be satisfied. .

This is also the biggest reason why Queiroz introduced Duff like this.

"What about Ronaldo from Portugal?" Ferguson asked.

"His technique is very good. His Latin technique is not done by his body, but more by technique. Moreover, his physical fitness is great and he won't have any injuries. The problem is his character. I’m not mature, probably because I’m playing in a small place. I still need cultivation and tempering. If I am well tempered, I am definitely a Golden Globe star."

"Got it." Ferguson nodded without saying anything.

Queiroz's old problems remain unchanged. Every time he talks about the rookies under investigation, he can't help but want to say something for the Portuguese. He valued his fellow villagers too much, and he didn't know whether it was the local complex or what the Portuguese football forces had promised him.

Ferguson knew this kind of thing, but never exposed him face to face. Queiroz is a very good assistant coach. His tactical mind, player training, and vision are all worthy of newcomers. It is precisely because of so many advantages that Ferguson is willing to endure his shortcomings.

"Ronaldinho doesn't need you to introduce him. He is the first person on our list of signings. If possible, he should be the first. But this Zhao Yaning, is it Chinese? I asked you to give it to me. The list is the list of our normal signing plan. Don’t mix up these business development matters.” When Ferguson saw Zhao Yaning’s name, he was taken aback, his brows sank, and he looked at Ken Yang. , Not so friendly anymore.

Kenyon had anticipated Ferguson's attitude, and he just smiled and said nothing. Ferguson didn't like him. He knew that, although the responsibility for this matter was not his, he didn't bother to argue.

He knows that Ferguson is impossible to like him. He was born in Umbro and is an out-and-out businessman. Although Ferguson is the most commercialized person among coaches, that doesn’t mean that he can tolerate a businessman. Pointed at his signing work.

"He is not a commercial development plan, his level is indeed very high. He is now in Monaco in Ligue 1 and is one of the main starting players there." Queiroz promptly cleared Ken Yang.

Ligue 1? This made Ferguson squinted.

"His technique is very delicate, and if it is purely technical, he is even stronger than Cristiano Ronaldo. And his personality is also very mature, and he is willing to sacrifice himself for the team. This is something other people do not have. .But his problem is that he is an Asian. There is no precedent for Asian superstars in football history, and we do not know whether Asian players have enough development potential to make them comparable to European players. He is very strong now. Good, but we don’t know what the potential is."

Queiroz's words were not slander, but they were definitely not praise. Zhao Yaning’s biggest problem is indeed this: Asian players do not have any successful precedents. They have different races, cultures, and education methods. Asians can become world-class players. No one dares to draw conclusions. In Ligue 1, it is just a few million signings, and some people dare to gamble, but the price of tens of millions to bet on an Asian player? This kind of thing requires a lot of courage.

"If it is really an outstanding player in Ligue 1, how could Wenger let him go? I won't question our scout job, but the problem is that Ligue 1 is Wenger's home base, not to mention Houllier. I'm eyeing there too, after being scratched by Arsenal and Liverpool, what can we really gain?"

Queiroz can only explain this again.

"Winger is very interested in him, but the problem is that Arsenal and Monaco have not settled."

Ferguson turned his head. Although he didn't speak, Queiroz could see that he was already interested.

"Zhao Yaning has not played enough in the national team. If Wenger wants to introduce him, he has to use special genius terms. Wenger is hesitant about this, so..."

"understood."

Ferguson interrupted him.

Kenyon saw it right away, and Ferguson lost interest in Zhao Yaning.

He also understood Ferguson's plan in his heart. Although the special genius clause was dispatched, Ferguson did not intend to use it. After all, this clause was introduced because Manchester United failed to sign Kaka. If Manchester United did not use it, then Manchester United would be working for the benefit of the entire Premier League, and would naturally be grateful for the entire Premier League. If Manchester United are rushing to use it, it is tantamount to saying that Manchester United is thinking about it for themselves. In that case, no one in the league will thank Manchester United.

Don't underestimate this little emotional change. When a coach yelled ‘kill the **** Manchester United’ in the locker room, the effect of saying ‘Manchester United is very strong, don’t underestimate the enemy’ is definitely different from another coach. Club politics is not so simple to play.

"Actually, I would like to think about this player." Kenyon couldn't help but speak. "Our survey shows that Manchester United is the most popular team in the Far East, but this kind of invisible favor is not complete. Translated into commercial benefits. If we can sign a player from the Far East..."

"What we are discussing now is how to make Manchester United stronger." Ferguson's blunt voice interrupted Kenyon's words. "All you need to do is listen to us mention that name, and then find a way to sign him. . This discussion does not require you to interrupt. Sir, please keep your identity in mind. If I don’t interrupt on business issues, you shouldn’t talk nonsense on competitive issues. Our division of labor is very clear~www.wuxiaspot.com~ Don't always try to cross the line."

Ferguson's accusation made Ken Yang's face slightly changed, but he soon smiled again, "I just said that considering him is more beneficial to us when the strength is similar."

"This should not be mentioned at this time. If it affects our signing judgment because of you, and thus buys the wrong player, can you bear the responsibility?" Ferguson continued to accuse, "Shut up. Just listen. When you need to settle accounts, I will let you do it."

Ferguson's words made Kenyon's face more and more ugly. He knew that Ferguson hated him, Ferguson was at odds with the boss, and Kenyon was just the object of Ferguson's anger. But even if he knew that, he dared not say anything, just lowered his head to cover up his look.

"Ronaldinho is the first choice, and then... Give me a detailed copy of Duff's information." Ferguson's words were beyond Queiroz's expectation. "As for the remaining three people, then Investigation."

Queiroz said nothing in this situation. After all, he is a newcomer to the team. He can't figure out Ferguson's mind. He doesn't know what the old coach is thinking. He didn't even know whether Ferguson had seen through his deliberate words to Cristiano Ronaldo. At this time, all he can think of is to divert the subject, "There is one more thing, the presidential campaign of Barcelona... Mr. Laporta said that he can buy Beckham for Barcelona... This matter seems to us not to Have you discussed it?"

"Barcelona? What did David go there for?" Ferguson suddenly raised his head. "Rebuking them in the newspaper, daydreaming!"

Queiroz glanced at Ferguson, this old man still couldn't let go of his concern for his disciple?

It turns out that you can be emotional too.