Restricted Superstar

Old trafford

Manchester United coach Ferguson's office

...Not tall, strong, with good speed, rough technique, slow movement speed, but outstanding shooting ability. He has scored 24 goals this season. He is the best scorer in the Portuguese Super League, but it may be difficult for Manchester United's first team. Have his position, buy it, rent it out, put it in the second team, or make a substitute. "

The rosacea scout who had appeared at the March Stadium was introducing Gao Xiaodong to Ferguson. While Ferguson listened, he watched Gao Xiaodong's highlights. After the rosacea scout had finished speaking, he still stared at the video and said nothing.

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

"Jason!" Ferguson finally looked away from the video and said sternly: "He is from Mendes, Mendes is not easy to mess with."

Jason. Ferguson, Ferguson's youngest son, is now an agent. He has opened a brokerage company under his father's shadow. There are many young Manchester United players under his umbrella, but compared to his brilliant father, Jason can only be regarded as mediocre.

"It's Mendes again." Jason said angrily. He really didn't dare to provoke this big crocodile in the European transfer market who had a good relationship with his father.

Ferguson looked at Martin, the rosacea scout. Ferguson, this is his younger brother and Manchester United’s chief scout, but Ferguson’s eyes are not satisfied, “Martin, a player who scored 24 goals in the Portuguese Super League, even if it was all penalties and long shots, he Will you play in the Manchester United reserve team? Do you think I have such a charm or Manchester United have such a charm?"

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

Ferguson said displeased: "If you don't have a position, don't buy it. Such a player will feel emotional when he comes to Manchester United to play on the bench."

Martin said: "He has risen too fast. He was still in Portuguese Ligue 1 last season. The early part of this season is also very average. I saw him in a game and his technical consciousness was very bad. I didn't expect to play out suddenly in the second half. He has scored assists and I am afraid that his state will not last, just like Zhuo Dongfang."

Hearing the name Zhuo Dongfang, Ferguson frowned and said, "Then observe for another year, isn't it only 19 years old?"

Martin said: "Yes, but now with Rexos miraculously winning the championship, he has attracted the attention of many giants. I heard that Wenger asked him some time ago. It is estimated that he will be affected by the summer transfer. The competition for the home team."

Ferguson said: "Is he selected for the national team now?"

Martin shook his head, "No, I don't know what happened. He was not selected for the national team, even the National Youth Team."

Ferguson said: "It may be that he has risen too quickly and it is too late. If he fails to be selected for the national team, he will definitely not be able to apply for a labor license, and he can only buy it on loan.

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

Ferguson glared at this incompetent young son and said: "Shut up! Can the genius clause be used casually? He has never played in the European League, has not played in the World Youth Championship, has not played in the national team, and used the genius clause for him. What do you want me to use to convince the Labor Department."

Jason bowed his head and said nothing.

Ferguson thought for a while and called assistant coach Carlos. Queiroz's phone called him to his office.

"Carlos, Martin just brought the information of that Chinese teenager, but he has been paying attention to this teenager for a short time. You are very familiar with the Portuguese league and talk about your views." Queiroz glanced at Jason and said: "Although I reminded Martin scouts to observe Gao Xiaodong, I am not familiar with him either. I will review the information first."

Ten minutes later, Queiroz said: "This boy is indeed a controversial player. The chairman of Da Costa missed him the year before and rented him to Lexus, but he was taken away by Lexus. Championship trophy."

Ferguson was taken aback for a moment, and said: "Da Costa also sometimes loses his eyes?"

Queiroz said: "Yes, I have lost sight of this Chinese teenager. The advantages and disadvantages of this teenager are still outstanding. He is very comprehensive, very strong, and has strong shooting ability, but his dribbling ability is average. Breakthrough mainly depends on the body. , The ball is still slow to handle, the imagination is average, and the Premier League, which is fast in pace and speed, may not be able to adapt, but if this aspect can be improved, the future will be very bright."

Ferguson said: "How about Ronaldo, Nani, Anderson?"

Queiroz said: "It's incomparable to Ronaldo, who was born in 20 years. It's almost the same as Nani and Anderson, but he hasn't experienced a large-scale exercise. Buying at a high price may be a bit risky."

Because of the mistakes in signing Zhuo Dongfang, Ferguson is a little sensitive to the Chinese players, saying: "Let David ask the price of this kid first. He is not selected for the national team and cannot get the labor license. You can talk to Porto slowly. The price is right. Just take it, the price is not suitable, just wait a year to see, our priority now is to prepare for the Champions League game, after the game, we will seriously consider this matter."

Queiroz and Martin also paid close attention to Gao Xiaodong not long ago, and did not know enough about Gao Xiaodong. Hearing Ferguson said that, they didn't say anything.

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Almost at the same time, Costa and Mendes were sitting together drinking coffee in the villa of the chairman of Porto da Costa in the city of Porto.

This is the first time Da Costa met with Mendes after being punished. Although he was sentenced to two years of not being able to touch football, and the affairs of Porto were handed over to General Manager Diogo, Da Costa still controls everything behind the scenes. .

Mendes looked at Da Costa and smiled: "The chairman is in good spirits."

Da Costa smiled: "This little blow is nothing to me. Putting down the club's mess, I just happened to play golf, go fishing, go to Switzerland to watch the European Cup matches, and go to Brazil."

Mendes laughed and said, "Just take a two-year vacation."

Da Costa said leisurely: "But if one thing can't be solved, I still don't have the mind to go on vacation."

Mendes smiled and said, "You mean Gao Xiaodong."

Da Costa said: "Yeah, this kid won the bet with me ahead of time. It's time for him to return to Porto."

Mendes laughed and said: "This season is over and the lease is over. Gao Xiaodong is already a member of Porto."

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

Mendes said: "I will tell Gao Xiaodong about the contract extension, but I want to remind the chairman that Manchester United, Arsenal, Real Madrid, and Inter Milan are all paying attention to Gao Xiaodong. Rexos also hopes to stay high. Xiaodong, whether he will renew his contract with Porto is hard to say."

"Well, you have a good talk with Gao Xiaodong. The conditions are whatever he wants. As long as Porto can bear it, I can promise. Other teams want Gao Xiaodong and let them and Porto and Jorge. I don't want it. They first contact you like this."

Mendes was not surprised that Gao Xiaodong was paid attention to by the giants. Gao Xiaodong and Rexos made such a big move. It is strange that there is no wealthy family. However, he does not want to let Gao Xiaodong leave immediately, because Koss Ta does not think that those giants will now make up their minds to buy Gao Xiaodong at a high price.

If you transfer to the Premier League, you will not be able to apply for a labor license and you will not be able to play. Serie A can only buy two non-EU players each season. There are only three non-EU players in the La Liga squad of 25. For the above reasons, Costa does not think that it is eager to achieve results. Inter Milan and Real Madrid will use the precious quota for Gao Xiaodong, and even if Manchester United Arsenal want to buy, if they can’t make it to the market, they can only rent it out. If it does, who wants to spend so much money? .

Mendes is of course equally clear about these things, but he also has his plans. Hearing this, he got up and said: "Okay, I will go back and ask his opinion. This kid always has some weird ideas."

Da Costa waved his hand and said, "Don't go in a hurry, it's been a long time, I really want to find someone to chat for a while."

"Great."

Mendes sat down slowly again, took out a cigar from the coffee table, cut off the cigar cap, lit it, and smoked it slowly.

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