Football Feast, Starting From the Acquisition of European Clubs

  Chapter 124 Spy Impossible

   Except for Gareth Southgate and Simeone, the other players of Crystal Palace are basically youngsters and have not completely turned into old fritters.

   So when Chen Ran talks to them, he usually gets more realistic feedback.

   A few boys even confessed to Chen Ran directly that someone wanted to pull them to transfer, and even said the names of Manchester United and Chelsea directly.

   But when it came to Crouch, his reaction was more intriguing.

   It's not that Crouch is so cunning and difficult to deal with, but the way he is dodging and secretive when he speaks, it is difficult for Chen Ran to not be suspicious.

  So, the fat boy Louis was called to the office by Chen Ran again.

   "Louis, you notify the private detective and make Crouch a key tracking target."

   "What? Chen, what did you find?"

   "Well, I started to do a thorough investigation in the team these two days. Crouch's reaction was a little unusual, he didn't even dare to look me in the eyes when he spoke."

   "Then what are you going to do with Crouch?"

   "Don't be in a hurry. It would be too arbitrary to jump to conclusions based on my suspicions."

   "If Crouch really wants to leave, he will definitely be in contact with those people, and it won't be too late to deal with new evidence from your side."

"Okay, I know."

   Little Fatty got up and was about to leave, but suddenly turned back.

   "I almost forgot to mention that there is news from Van der Sar. He did not refuse to join us in Crystal Palace, but he wants to meet and chat with you in person."

   "Oh? That's good news. You make arrangements and find a more secret place. Now our Crystal Palace is on the cusp, so don't get caught."

   "Don't worry, I'll make arrangements, I'm sure there will be no problem."

  Because both Fulham and Crystal Palace are in London, it is very convenient for Chen Ran and Van der Sar to meet.

  However, Lewis, the bastard, even arranged the place for the two to meet in a nightclub he often went to.

  There is a secret door, a secret private room that you can leave without knowing it.

  Chen Ran glared at the little fat man angrily, and then shook hands with Van der Sar embarrassedly.

   "Edwin, I'm very sorry, this subordinate of mine is a little unreliable."

   "Haha, it's okay, this is also a special experience."

   Van der Sar looked around the private room with some curiosity. It was the first time he had experienced such a mysterious transfer negotiation.

   "No way, the paparazzi in England are too good, it's not easy to find a place they didn't expect."

  Chen Ran shrugged, but also looked helpless.

   "Edwin, it is my proposal to invite you to join Crystal Palace, and we very much hope that you will join our team."

  Chen Ran didn't go around in circles, just straight to the point.

   "Mr. Chen, I listen to what Mr. Lewis said. If I join Crystal Palace, I will be Cech's substitute, right?"

   "Yes, I will not evade this point. However, according to the current development situation of our Crystal Palace, there will only be more or less games to participate in in the future."

   "It is impossible for one main lineup to support all games, which also means that there are not many game opportunities for substitute players."

   "Mr. Chen, I need to remind you that I am the main goalkeeper at Fulham now. Do you think I will leave the main goalkeeper inappropriate and go to Crystal Palace as a substitute?"

   "I think you will. If you don't want to, we won't be able to meet today."

  Chen Ran smiled so brightly that even his big white teeth were exposed.

   "After all, as long as normal people can see now, Crystal Palace is very hopeful to win the Premier League title this season."

   "And this is something Fulham can't do anyway. Edwin, don't you want to add a Premier League trophy to your career?"

   "Mr. Chen, I have to admit that what you said is very attractive. So, if I join Crystal Palace, how many years can you give me a contract?"

   As a 34-year-old veteran, Van der Sar has played in many national leagues, and he is very familiar with how to strive for conditions for himself.

   This is also the reason why he abandoned his agent and wanted to interview Chen Ran in person. Because he knows who is the one who can really make a decision.

"Edwin, considering you are 34 years old this year, the contract will not be very long. My idea is to increase your annual salary by 20% at Fulham and then sign a three-year contract first. ,what do you think?"

   Hearing Chen Ran's conditions, Van der Sar was a little surprised.

   You must know that in many teams, players over the age of 30 are signed once a year, and even better, they are signed once every two years.

   As for Van der Sar, who is already 34 years old, Chen Ran actually signed directly for three years.

   This made Van der Sar fully feel Chen Ran's sincerity.

   "Mr. Chen, thank you very much for your generosity. Only you and the Fulham club can reach an agreement. I am willing to join Crystal Palace."

   On the other side of London, in Chelsea's club, Mourinho once again came to Peter Kenyon's office.

   "Peter, you called me over, is there any progress in the transfer?"

   Mourinho asked impatiently as soon as he entered the door.

  Crystal Palace is now on the top of the pack, and neither Chelsea nor Arsenal and Liverpool can stop them from moving forward.

   As for Manchester United, it's not that Mourinho looks down on Manchester United, but their performance this season is really bad.

  Now, what you can't get on the court can only be made up from outside the court.

  If you can poach a few key players from Crystal Palace, it will strengthen the strength of Chelsea and weaken the strength of Crystal Palace.

   Kill two birds with one stone, kill two birds with one stone, why not do it?

   Although Mourinho does not understand Chinese, the reasoning is the same.

  So, as soon as he received a call from Peter Kenyon, he immediately pulled Mendes and rushed over.

   "There is some progress, but not much. So far, only Crouch has a clearer attitude in Crystal Palace and is willing to continue negotiating with us."

   "Only Crouch? What about the others? None?"

   "At least for now."

  Peter Kenyon spread his hands, he did not expect the Crystal Palace under Chen Ran's leadership to be so cohesive.

   After making contact, only one person was tempted.

   Hearing this, Mourinho frowned.

   What does he want Crouch to do?

  Chelsea already have the main center Drogba, with Crouch's small body, can he play a center?

   What's more, there are backup strikers such as Kežman, Mutu and Good Johnson. Can Crouch be stronger than them?

  Because Mourinho's tactics are mainly wing attack, only one center is needed per game.

  Kezman, Mutu, Good Johnson and others have already become emotional because of the lack of playing opportunities. If Crouch is bought now, then Chelsea's locker room will definitely fry.

   "José, then this Crouch, do you want it or not?"

  Chelsea situation, Peter Kenyon is also well aware of it.

   In fact, in his mind, Crouch was not considered at all.

   It’s just that Mourinho said that the main players of Crystal Palace are included in the signing plan, so he also respects the coach’s opinion.

"want!"

   Mourinho is heartbroken, as long as it can weaken the strength of Crystal Palace, even if I buy it and don’t use it, I will recognize it.

"you sure?"

  Peter Kenyon asked again, and he suspected that he had heard it wrong just now.

   "Peter, I know what you mean. Yes, I admit, even if I buy Crouch, I probably won't use it. But, this at least weakens the strength of Crystal Palace, doesn't it?"

   "José, is this necessary?"

  Peter Kenyon asked with a wry smile, feeling that Mourinho had become a little paranoid.

  If you want to forcibly buy Crouch from Crystal Palace, it is estimated that he will be slaughtered by that Chinese man.

  Chelsea have money, but they can't spend it indiscriminately. As the club's CEO, he is also responsible for the Russian owner.

   "Peter, if you look closely at Crystal Palace's squad, they only have Crouch as a real backup striker."

   "Although their regular main lineup only uses one center, if they lose Crouch, it means that the Chinese man's two-tower tactics are abolished. From this point of view, isn't it worth it?"

   "Well, you're right."

   Hearing Mourinho's analysis, Peter Kenyon nodded again and again, and only then did he understand Mourinho's true intentions.

  Peter Kenyon is not a head coach after all, so he will not study the tactics of other clubs.

   "However, Jose, if you buy Crouch again, Chelsea have too many strikers. For the balance of the dressing room, at least one striker needs to be sold. Who do you think is more suitable to sell?"

   "You can sell anyone except Drogba."

"alright, I got it."

   Mourinho was secretly discussing the transfer with Peter Kenyon, but Mendes, who was pushed aside by him, had already called Chen Ran.

"Chen, I think I should let you know. Just now, Jose went to see Peter Kenyon behind my back. I think it's probably because their poaching of Crystal Palace has progressed. Be more careful yourself. "

   "Okay, thank you, I'll invite you to dinner next time."

   After hanging up Mendes, Chen Ran glanced at the little fat man in front of him.

"Mendez's news, Mourinho just went to see Peter Kenyon again, and he deliberately gave him up. Chelsea's side is expected to have a new move soon, you let those private detectives watch them recently. Hold tight."

   "Okay, I'll inform them later."

   "Also, if it is determined that Crouch is going to leave in the end, you should also be prepared on your side."

   "At that time, the atmosphere of Manchester United and Chelsea's competition for England international Crouch will be hyped up, so that we can sell a high price. Understand?"

   "Understood, I am familiar with this kind of thing, you can rest assured."

  Little fat Luis smiled knowingly and hyped up the player's worth. This is their housekeeping skill of the Ferger family.

  In Manchester, more than 300 kilometers away from London, Ferguson is listening to David Gill report the transfer situation in his office.

   "David, after talking for a long time, there is only one Crouch in Crystal Palace who is willing to join us at Manchester United?"

   Hearing this result, Ferguson's face was a little ugly.

   "Yes, Alex, at least so far."

   "Crystal Palace has been winning all the way, and many people think they are the most powerful contenders for the Premier League title this season. I guess this is also an important reason why those Crystal Palace players are reluctant to leave now."

"After all, even if you want to leave, you must at least get the Premier League trophy before you leave. That way, you will be more valuable and get better wages. I think even if it were you and me, it would be the same. choose."

  Ferguson nodded slowly, he knew that what David Gill said made sense, as long as normal people would do this.

   "It seems that the plan to weaken Crystal Palace in the winter transfer period is likely to fail."

  Ferguson said a little sullenly.

   In fact, he and Mourinho are playing an abacus, and they both want to find things that are not available on the pitch from outside the pitch.

   "Alex, isn't there another Crouch? What? You don't want it anymore?"

"Crouch? Manchester United has no shortage of strikers. Van Nistelrooy and Rooney, which one is better than Crouch? There are also the backup strikers like Alan Smith and Saha. Crouch has no place to sit. "

   "Wait a minute." Halfway through, Ferguson suddenly interrupted himself.

   "What's wrong?" David Gill asked curiously.

   "Buy Crouch."

   "What? Alex, did I hear you right? Didn't you just say that Crouch has no place to sit?"

  Ferguson's 180-degree turn almost hit David Gill's waist.

   "David, I bought Crouch not to use him, but to lame Crystal Palace's tactics."

   "Lame? What do you mean?"

   "You don't care what it means, you just bring Crouch back to Manchester United."

  London, Crystal Palace Club, Chen Ran sneaked to Tuchel to watch the training of the youth team.

   Due to the intensive schedule, Chen Ran has not paid attention to the situation of the Crystal Palace youth team for some days.

   This time, it was because of Crouch's incident that he reminded him that he still had several leeks hidden in his vegetable garden.

   The only pity is that these leeks are too tender and have not yet been harvested.

   Dzeko is only eighteen now, Suarez is seventeen, and Vardy is seventeen.

   Looking at the hot training ground, Chen Ran was also secretly weighing.

  If Crouch really leaves, then Crystal Palace's twin tower tactics immediately fall into the point where no one is available.

  Cristiano Ronaldo can move over and partner with Tony, but the attack on the left side will be weakened.

   After all, there is still a big gap between Evra and Ronaldo's offensive ability.

   Or put Dzeko, who is only 18 years old, but already over 190cm tall?

   However, if pulling the seedlings to encourage growth, will it affect the future growth of Dzeko?

   If it really doesn't work, just use the money from Crouch to buy another high center with strong combat power?

   For a while, Chen Ran had come up with three solutions in his mind.

   However, if you want to buy people, who should you buy?

   (end of this chapter)