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Thorpe Arch Training Base, Club Building Chairman's Office.

Zhong Cheng sat in front of his work desk, he already knew that the outside world was already turbulent, but he really didn't have the mood to pay attention to it now, because now there was a mess in front of him.

What Zhong Cheng is holding in his hand is the information handed over by the head coach of the first team, Kevin Blackwell, which has been clearly written. Now there are only two goalkeepers, three center backs, and one full back left in the first team. And a midfielder, a total of seven people.

In the position of the goalkeeper, there are two original substitute goalkeepers of the team, Scott Carson and Ailavi. Both of them are relatively young, the former is 19 years old and the latter is 21 years old, but the former is stronger. The team's No. [-] goalkeeper last season.

Zhong Cheng also has some impressions of Scott Carson, because Scott Carson later went to Liverpool and became Liverpool's main goalkeeper for a time.But because he did not compete with Reina, he later began the fate of being rented out all the year round.

Although Scott Carson is not a successful goalkeeper in later generations, he has the physical conditions to be an excellent goalkeeper with a height of 189cm, and his potential is still very good. It may not be impossible to play well if he is trained well.

Moreover, in the Premier League last season, Scott Carson played for the injured Robinson for a while and performed very well. This little guy may not be incapable of being the team's starting goalkeeper in the new season.

Although Ailavi is not outstanding, it is enough to play a substitute for Scott Carson.

Zhong Cheng nodded, as the goalkeeper, you don't need to consider signings. Scott Carson is good.

The three remaining central defenders are Lucas Radebe, Michael Dubury and Matthew Kilgallon. These are the representatives of the three generations of old, middle-aged and young players on the club's back line.

Lucas Radebe is the old captain of Leeds United. He is 35 years old. He originally planned to retire this season, but he stayed under the persuasion of head coach Kevin Blackwell.The veteran has a lot of experience, but obviously he can only serve as a substitute in the new season.

Michael Dubury is 29 years old. This is the main central defender of Leeds United in his peak period. He once reached the semi-finals of the Champions League.However, he suffered a serious injury at the end of last season, and he is still recovering from his injury. It is still unknown when he will return to the team from his injury. Obviously, at the beginning of the season, he will not be able to return.

Matthew Kilgallon came out of the Leeds United youth training. He is 20 years old. He played in the Premier League last season. He is a new defender worth looking forward to. Kevin Blackwell praised him and placed high hopes on him .

Obviously, Leeds United must introduce two main central defenders this summer.

The only full-back left by the team is Gary Kelly, a diehard Leeds United loyalist. Zhong Cheng has also heard about this player. Gary Kelly dedicated his entire career to Leeds United and only played for the first team all his life. He even brought his nephew Ian Hart to Leeds United. The two uncles and nephews played for the same team, but at the beginning of this season, Ian Hart, who had played for the team for nine seasons, was sold by the team Levante, Spain.

Gary Kelly is now a 30-year-old veteran, but he has maintained a very good state. It is said that there are still many Premier League teams chasing him, hoping that he will play in the Premier League.But loyal to Leeds United, he rejected all invitations and firmly chose to stay with the team.

For Gary Kelly's loyalty, Zhong Cheng is very appreciative and admirable. In the new season, Gary Kelly will definitely be the club's main right back.

Leeds United is really lacking in the full-back position, and at least three players need to be introduced.

Zhong Cheng continued to read. The last player on the list is a very young midfielder. Although he is only 18 years old, he has already become famous in the British mainland. His name is James Philip. Milner.

This is another excellent product cultivated by the Leeds United youth training system. Zhong Cheng remembers very clearly that this future England international played for the Premier League giants Liverpool and Manchester City. He is a famous player in the Premier League.

This was the only surprise this list gave Zhong Cheng.

Guys like Kroll Simmons really didn't do everything well, at least they left themselves a very valuable player.

Zhong Cheng smiled wryly, feeling emotional.

In fact, what Zhong Cheng didn't know was that Kroll Sisimmons didn't want to sell Milner, but he didn't have time. If Zhong Cheng took over Leeds United a few days later, Milner would also leave Viduka. , Alan Smith, Robinson and Ian Hart, etc., were ruthlessly sold off by the club.

Thinking back to the high-spirited young guards in the British mainland back then, and looking at the embarrassing list in his hand, Zhong Cheng couldn't help but sigh: "One relegation will make the once famous Leeds United collapse. In this world, haha!"

Seeing the team's new chairman Zhong Cheng finished reading the list in his hand, Kevin Blackwell said anxiously: "Mr. Chairman, you have also seen the current situation of the team. How much does the club invest this season? When will it be in place? We're running out of time!"

The English Championship will officially start in a month, and there is really not much time left for Leeds United.

Zhong Cheng frowned slightly. He almost wanted to start a new team, but he only had a transfer budget of 1000 million pounds in his hands, which was really too difficult.

Zhong Cheng rubbed his temples, what a headache.

Zhong Cheng raised his head suddenly, fixed his eyes on Kevin Blackwell, and said seriously: "If you are given 1000 million pounds, can you lead the team to upgrade this season?"

In his heart, Zhong Cheng really wanted to take over Leeds United now and serve as the head coach of Leeds United.But he can't do this now, he is just an ordinary fan and has never studied football coaching, if he dismisses Kevin Blackwell so hastily and becomes the head coach of the team, This will lead to backlash from Leeds United fans and opposition from within the club. At that time, Zhong Cheng will betray his relatives...

The consequences will be very serious, so Zhong Cheng's current plan is to let Kevin Blackwell serve as the team's head coach, and he will be an assistant coach next to Kevin Blackwell for a season. Justifiably took over the team.

Kevin Blackwell pondered, the transfer fee of 1000 million pounds should be good for the British Championship team.However, the situation of Leeds United is different now. They don’t want to check for leaks and fill vacancies, but to rebuild in an all-round way. At least 100 or [-] people will be brought in, and the average share will be less than [-] million euros per person. It's hard to upgrade.

To be honest, Kevin Blackwell has no confidence, because this season Leeds United has already been hurt, and rebuilding Leeds United has a long way to go.

Kevin Blackwell said very seriously: "I can't guarantee an upgrade, but I will definitely give it my all!"

Zhong Cheng also knew that it was too difficult, so he didn't put pressure on Kevin Blackwell.

Zhong Cheng asked suddenly: "Kevin, our youth team should have good seedlings, right?"

Kevin Blackwell is not surprised at all, and now Leeds United really needs to tap the potential internally.Kevin Blackwell had already prepared, he said: "Fraser Richardson in the reserve team is good, and Alan Lennon in the youth team is also good, I have transferred them to the first team. "

Zhong Cheng's eyes lit up. Alan Lennon is another famous player in the Premier League. He will be a fast horse for the England national team in the future. Leeds United's youth training is really good.

Zhong Cheng is a diehard fan of Leeds United. He has also seen Fraser Richardson. He is a central defender, but he can also play as a full-back. He is a versatile defender.

Zhong Cheng immediately said: "Well, these two are very good."

Kevin Blackwell also nodded, and then he said: "Today, our club has introduced two players, free to join!"

Zhong Cheng became interested and asked, "Who are they all?"

Kevin Blackwell puts it bluntly: "Middlesbrough centre-forward Michael Ricketts and Queens Park Rangers centre-back Clark Carlisle."

Zhong Cheng frowned slightly, he was really not familiar with these two Zhong Cheng.

Kevin Blackwell saw it, and he immediately explained: "Michael Ricketts is 26 years old and born in Birmingham. He is 188cm tall and weighs 75kg. He is a center forward. He was briefly selected for the England national team. Last season in Middlesbrough was sluggish, played 35 times, only scored 4 goals, and now Middlesbrough gave up."

Zhong Cheng nodded. Having been selected for the England national team, he should still be of a certain level. At least it is possible to come to the British Championship as a substitute.

Kevin Blackwell continued: "Clark Carlisle is 25 years old this year, a 190cm central defender, once selected for the England U21 national team, and his strength is not bad."

Zhong Cheng nodded and said, "Well, you've done a good job. Do you have any players you fancy now? Go back and make a list and give it to me. Our transfer department will bring the one you want to you! "

Kevin Blackwell nodded and said, "Okay, Mr. Chairman, I'm going to prepare now!"

Zhong Cheng nodded slightly, and then Kevin Blackwell got up and left.

After sending Kevin Blackwell away, Zhong Cheng leaned on the back of the chair and gently rubbed his temples with his hands. It was really a headache. Now this Leeds United is a mess, and he must speed up the introduction. The footsteps of help, time waits for no one.

Zhong Cheng jumped forward suddenly, picked up the phone, and said, "Trevor, come to my office!"

Not long after, Trevor Birch, Zhong Cheng's friend and now the CEO of Leeds United Club, came to Zhong Cheng's office.

Looking at Zhong Cheng who was leaning on the back of the chair, Trevor Birch nodded to Zhong Cheng, and then said, "What are you looking for?"

Zhong Cheng stretched out his hand to signal Trevor Birch to sit down.

Trevor Birch smiled slightly and sat down opposite Zhong Cheng.As soon as he sat down, he saw the "Sun" placed on Zhong Cheng's desk. The photos on the newspaper instantly attracted Trevor Birch, because it was Gerald Krasner.

Trevor Birch picked up the newspaper and looked at it, and he was immediately angry. This Gerald Krasner is simply a mad dog. This guy actually wrote a column in the "Sun" full of criticisms. Cheng laughed at Zhong Cheng's words.

Trevor Birch really didn't expect Gerald Krasner to be so shameless, and he was very angry.

Zhong Cheng said flatly: "Leave him alone, he's just a mad dog!"

Trevor Birch was still a little angry in his heart, but he still threw the newspaper out. Now is not the time to be angry, it's time to get down to business.

Zhong Cheng got up and made a cup of coffee for Trevor Birch, handed it to Trevor Birch, and asked, "Is there any news from Eindhoven?"

Trevor Birch: "PSV agreed!"

Zhong Cheng's eyes lit up, and he was overjoyed: "What about the players?"

Trevor Birch frowned slightly: "The players seem to be hesitant!"

Zhong Cheng raised his eyebrows, pondered slightly, and said, "Book two plane tickets right now, let's go to Eindhoven!"