Chapter 709

Mendes is the best agent in the world. He doesn't even have one. The only one who can compete with him is laiola. However, in terms of his broad contacts and flexible skills, laiola is much worse than Mendes.

It's true that Jose is a good partner for Mendes, but Mendes can't rely on him completely. After all, he can only coach one club, but Mendes has hundreds of players under him. He offends other coaches and Mendes doesn't have to do business.

Manchester United have some economic problems in recent years, but Americans are good at business operation. Maybe they will get up again in a few years. Mendes can't easily offend Ferguson, who even the American boss dare not offend.

Mendes said with a smile: "do United want to buy winter? Sir, it is impossible for Xiao Dong to take away the penalty without activating it. "

Ferguson domineering way: "activate liquidated damages also want."

Mendes some doubt way: "is Rooney iron core to leave?"

Ferguson tone is still blunt, said: "whether Rooney go or not, Manchester United always want to buy people."

Mendes said with a smile: "Rooney's strength is no worse than Ronaldo's. I think he just wants to be worthy of his salary. If Manchester United can greatly increase his annual salary, he should stay. If we leave, Rooney bought Xiaodong, Manchester United's strength will not be improved much."

Ferguson said: "Mr. Mendes, I'll take Rooney or not

Mendes pondered a little, immediately woke up, and said with a smile: "if Rooney goes, Xiaodong is Rooney's best substitute. If Rooney stays, Xiaodong can restrict Rooney. Even if he can't buy Xiaodong, as long as Sir Alex tells him to buy Xiaodong, Rooney doesn't dare to charge too much. Sir, your move is really brilliant."

Ferguson secretly admired Mendes for his ingenuity, but said coldly: "it's not as good as you played with Jose last season."

Mendes said with a dry smile: "Sir Alex's move is good, but how can you prove that Manchester United have so much money to buy?"

"Ferguson waved his hand," do not need to prove, as long as I say buy, no one dares to doubt that I can not afford to buy. I know that Jose is very eager to take away Gao Xiaodong and help him play Barcelona, but he has been using it for a year, and it's Manchester United's turn this time

Mendes wry smile, said: "Sir, really, young winter is old, can't listen to everything I arrange, whether you or Jose, or other people, who want young winter, need his own consent."

"Gao Xiaodong agreed to come to Manchester United last season," Ferguson said

Mendes smiles, "Sir Alex, last season was last season. Last season Gao Xiaodong was a player of Porto, a second rate team, but he has been shining for a season. Now Gao Xiaodong is a popular candidate for the European treble, best shooter and golden ball award."

"The Premier League is now the best league in Europe. Manchester United has the most fans in the world. It's not much better than Inter Milan, who just changed their manager and has an aging staff," Ferguson said

Mendes said: "but isn't Real Madrid and Barcelona better in La Liga?"

Ferguson said: "this argument is not interesting. Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester United are the best clubs in the world. It depends on where the players intend to go. I hope Mr. Mendes can abandon his personal feelings and deal with this transfer from the perspective of a player. If you can give Manchester United a fair bidding environment, whether they buy Gao Xiaodong or not, they will be good partners in the future

Mendes has an unusual relationship with Jose, but from Gao Xiaodong's attitude, it is very difficult for him to transfer to Real Madrid, so he didn't want to offend Ferguson. He said: "Sir, I promise you, but Xiaodong is not what he used to be. There are many clubs interested in Xiaodong. If Manchester United can't make a competitive offer, it will be more difficult to sign Xiaodong than last season."

Ferguson has paid close attention to Gao Xiaodong for a long time. He knows what Mendes said is true. "Mr. Mendes, I will definitely give Gao Xiaodong a sincere offer. In addition, I want to talk with Gao Xiaodong in person. Don't you know if it's ok?"

Mendes pondered for a moment, said: "in principle of course not, but after the world cup into the knockout, Xiao Dong may come to South Africa to watch the ball, at that time, I can arrange for you to meet."

"Good, Mr. Mendes, I'll wait for your good news," Ferguson said with a smile on his face

"Well, wait for me to call."

Mendes had another chat with Ferguson and left.

Ferguson sat in his chair and thought for a while, picked up his cell phone and dialed Glazer.

"Hello, Sir Alex."

Malcolm, the American boss, came through the microphone. Glazer's voice was calm and firm.

With a gentle smile on his face, Ferguson said: "well, Mr. Malcolm, this summer, I hope Manchester United can add some fresh blood."

"Absolutely. Who are you going to buy?" Glazer was not surprised. In the years since he bought Manchester United, he hardly invested much in the transfer market. Instead, he sold Ronaldo, the World Footballer of the year, so he agreed to Ferguson's request.Ferguson smile unchanged, "Inter's Gao Xiaodong."

"What..." Glazer was startled and his voice rose. "Gao Xiaodong, is Rooney sure to leave?"

Ferguson said: "no, Rooney's contract extension is still under negotiation, but Rooney said Manchester United need to buy world-class players to increase their competitiveness, so I hope to win Gao Xiaodong."

"Gao Xiaodong is worth a lot of money."

"It's estimated that no 80 million euro won't come down."

"What?"

Glazer is really going to jump. Ronaldo is only 90 million euro and Gao Xiaodong is 80 million euro. He doesn't know why Ferguson is staring at Gao Xiaodong. Now Manchester United are the second runners up in the league and the Champions League. Why should he spend so much money on a 20-year-old.

Glazer said: "Sir, I don't want to interfere in any of your decisions. I believe you have your reasons, but I want to know what will happen if we buy Gao Xiaodong and Rooney chooses to stay?"

Ferguson said with a smile: "stay and stay. Ronaldo and Rooney coexisted well in those days."

The voice came out after a long silence on the other end of the phone, "Sir, you know we have a lot of debt. If we want to buy Gao Xiaodong, it will make our debt even heavier."

"Mr. Malcolm, when you bought Manchester United, you had more debt. Now you have twice as much debt as before," Ferguson said sharply

Glazer laughed awkwardly and said, "yes, but I believe Manchester United can make more money for me. Can Gao Xiaodong?"

"I don't know if Gao Xiaodong will make more money for Manchester United, but I believe he can bring more titles to Manchester United," Ferguson said

Glazer was silent for another moment and said, "how much is Gao Xiaodong's annual salary?"

Ferguson said: "more than 10 million, and Rooney asked for the same salary."

"What?" Glazer was shocked again, but immediately said: "well, if Rooney transfers, how much can he sell?"

"About 70 million," Ferguson said

Greiser said: "in 2004, Manchester United bought Rooney for 30 million euros. Now it is almost twice as high. If Gao Xiaodong bought Rooney this year and sold it five years later, how much can he sell?"

Ferguson said: "normal development, annual growth of 10 million, five years later, about 130 million euros."

Glazer thought about it and said, "if you can get his portrait right, you can buy it no matter how much debt you have."

"At Inter he has half the right to the portrait," Ferguson said

Glazer said, "if you want to come over, you'd rather give him more annual salary."

Knowing the Jewish boss's business acumen, Ferguson said: "well, I'll try my best, but there are a lot of teams chasing Gao Xiaodong and we have little initiative."

Glazer said, "where are you now? I'll go over. Let's have a good discussion."

"Ferguson said at the opening ceremony in South Africa

"OK, I'll be there today."

Glazer hung up the phone, called his think tank to make a detailed analysis of the possibility of buying Gao Xiaodong, and then flew out of the United States to South Africa to discuss Gao Xiaodong's transfer with Ferguson.