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Chapter 144: The resurgence of transfer turmoil - Arsenal and Professor Arsene Wenger

Marotta has just returned from the UK not long ago, because the annual Serie A "Oscar" awards ceremony is about to begin.Although there is no award for the best club manager, he still hopes that the team can win a few more awards.

He can also attend the club's celebratory receptions and high-level meetings casually, and of course there are some sponsors' activities that require him to attend.So he came back by plane right away after he had finalized some things in England.

Just after he came back, he watched the Juventus [-]-[-] game in the VIP box of the stadium. He was very happy with the team's good performance.But he was upset that the Chinese had such an outstanding performance. At this time, he completely forgot that his position was the manager of Juventus, and he wanted to "benefit" for Juventus.And completely stand on the thinking of a traditional Italian.

The racial discrimination of the Italians has always been aimed at blacks before, but after the invasion of a large number of Chinese capital in recent years, they hate the Chinese even more.Just like France, the French also believe that China is robbing their wealth, buying their companies and their proud red wine estates, so Chinese students, tourists and businessmen are often beaten and robbed in Marseilles, Bordeaux and other places security incident.

From Li Zihan's body, Marotta seems to have seen that after China aggressively seized their ready-made clothing market, leather market, etc., it began to aggressively invade the already sluggish football market.This is a red flag.

Poor Marotta, he doesn't understand the current situation of Chinese football at all.
But for Marotta, things are not yet at their worst.He can sell the Chinese and make a lot of money for the club.Anyway, when Li Zihan came to the club, he didn't pay him a transfer fee of one euro, so no matter how much money he sold, he earned nothing.

After seeing Arsenal's e-mail, Marotta was actually a little moved.But when he saw the exact amount, he wanted to scold her.

Marotta would not be stupid enough to accept this kind of price that is almost free. As for the free gift of Bendtner. Hell, his salary is several times higher than that of Li Zihan. This is the salary of a player who often does not play. It is indeed high for Juventus.

After rejecting Arsenal's offer, Marotta didn't take "Arsenal" seriously.Considering whether to sell Li Zihan to several other teams, because Marotta knows that Li Zihan does not have EU nationality and does not have enough playing time for the national team, so he cannot get a labor permit in the Premier League.And if Arsenal want to buy Li Zihan, they must use the "special talent" clause that only has one place in a season.

Even Arsenal wants to use the special talent clause to introduce players, which is also very attractive to other teams. You must know that Wenger still rarely fails when it comes to looking at young players.

But two hours later, Arsenal's second offer came again.Bendtner was still included in the other clauses this time, but in terms of price they gave 110 million euros
Sure enough, it's Arsenal, and only they can do such a worthless thing as a price increase of [-].
"Master Wenger, you are eating enough, you have nothing to do with me, right?" Marotta cursed in the office.

Just when Marotta was about to reply to the letter and scold Wenger, he suddenly had an idea.

Are you playing with me?OK, let's play.

Then they "discussed" Arsenal's offer with a smile in front of the computer.

London, in the office building at Arsenal's Colney training base.

The chief scout, Lowery, knocked on Wenger's office. Lowery took a piece of A4 paper and said to the head coach Wenger, who was buried in his desk and studying something: "Arsena, I want a The news has to tell you."

Wenger didn't look up, but jokingly said: "Oh? What's the news, Steve? Could it be that the old man in Manchester is in the intensive care unit or the rooster is downgraded? Or is it our noisy outburst rich neighbor? bankrupted?"

Steve Lowery shook his head with a wry smile. As one of Wenger's partners for more than ten years, he certainly understood Wenger very well.He is also one who will never give up the opportunity to hit the opponent at any time, even if it is just a mouthful.To the outside world, the professor, who looks gentle and gentle, is actually the same as his old enemies. He has a more vicious tongue, but Wenger does not easily say such things in front of the public and the media.

Lowery knew that the "Manchester old man" Wenger said was the legendary Manchester United coach Sir Alex Ferguson, the "rooster" was Arsenal's North London derby opponent Tottenham Hotspur, and the "noisy outburst rich neighbor" naturally Everyone knows Chelsea.

Lowery shook his head and said: "No, it was Juventus who responded to the email we quoted for the Chinese player, and this time they did not reject it outright."

Speaking of this, Lowery glanced at Wenger with his head buried in a strange expression.

Wenger became interested, raised his head and asked with a smile, "Tell me, is there any good news?"

Lowery thought, this is not good news, I hope you will be smashed on the table after hearing it.

Then Lowery glanced at the A4 paper in his hand and confirmed one article before saying: "The return price given by Juventus is 1000 million euros."

Wenger frowned. To be honest, buying a player like Li Zihan for 1000 million is not a loss, but it is also a "big deal" for a club like Arsenal that has tightened their belts.

Lowery said, "Also."

Wenger wondered, "What else?"

Lowery continued cautiously: "There is also a player exchange clause, a total of 1000 million in cash plus a player exchange."

Wenger said: "Bentner? They just need to give it to them, it's just that 1000 million is a bit too much. Isn't Li Zihan's termination fee only 200 million? Let's reply directly with 200 million plus Bendtner, so that we can Talk to Li directly about the contract."

"Not Bendtner"

"Not Bendtner?"

"Well, yes. Wilshere."

"Wilshere?"

"Jack Wilshere"

"Damn it, Juventus is a profiteer, this vampire. Why don't they rob the bank? 1000 million Gavelshere for a Chinese player who has only performed for half a year and has not undergone formal training and training before? They are also embarrassed Offer this price?" Wenger almost shouted.

Lowery actually wants to say that you are ashamed to offer the price of 100 million and 110 million, and it is more "benevolent" for others to offer this price.But considering Wenger, who was in a rage, he didn't think this joke was funny.

Wenger took a sip of coffee and calmed down.The situation of Arsenal is not good recently. The team has made a lot of money for the club over the years, but the club has not given itself much transfer funds.And on the competitive level, Arsenal, which has not won a championship for many years, is becoming more and more embarrassed. Many fans are even shouting that Wenger told the club manager to dismiss him.In the standings, they were left far behind by the Manchester duo and overwhelmed by Chelsea. Even Tottenham competed with them for the top four places in the Champions League.

So Wenger has been in a bad mood recently, and he was "pastimetized" by Marotta again.

The chief scout, Lowery, is actually very considerate and understanding of Wenger. If he had put himself in Wenger's position, he would have quit.With Wenger's name, it is more than enough to go to a team in the five major leagues competing for the championship.But staying at Arsenal has to be enraged by the club's executives and questioned by the fans.

In fact, Lowery has no doubts about Wenger's ability. You must know that Arsenal has not made a large-scale transfer investment for many years. Instead, they almost sold a captain and two cores in a year.Midfielder Cesc Fabregas and Nasri were sold last season, and the Dutchman Van Persie was also sold last summer.And what makes Lowery's egg hurt is that both Nasri and Van Persie were sold to their rivals in the league, the Manchester brothers.
So today, it is almost impossible to play without money investment, but it is not necessarily a modern football that can be played even if money is invested.A head coach like Wenger who has made a lot of money for the club, has not spent much money, and can qualify for the top four Champions League is already very good.

And some people are not what Wenger himself wants to sell.
So Lowery understands and sympathizes with Wenger.

Wenger regained his mood and said: "Sorry Steve! How about you, give Juventus 200 million euros plus Ben Turner, and we will directly negotiate the contract with Li. According to FIFA regulations, we paid the breach of contract. The Golden Club can't hinder us, we can communicate directly with the players."

Lowery nodded to express his understanding, then turned around and planned to go out to write back to Juventus.

At this time, Wenger stopped him: "Wait, don't add Bendtner. Anyway, the minimum termination fee is 200 million, why give them a center forward for nothing. They have no right to refuse the direct offer of 200 million. Then you go to Turin in person and have a good talk with that Chinese player. I really can’t leave here. I can only trouble you to go. Remember to tell him his position and future in our team and his personal salary contract. him, and bring him to London."

Lowery said: "I understand, don't worry Arsene."

Wenger nodded, then let out a long breath.

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