Football feast, starting from the acquisition of European clubs

Chapter 152 Meeting Chen Ran, Arsenal Are Really Unlucky
For Crystal Palace fans, this season has been a bumper one.

Originally, the team was able to be promoted to the Premier League, and they already felt very satisfied.

Unexpectedly, the results of the Crystal Palace have been soaring all the way, breaking one record after another.

In the end, he even won the Premier League championship with an undefeated record.

And, it's not over yet.

Subsequently, the team actually won the UEFA Cup.

In the history of Crystal Palace's past century of obscurity, this is simply unimaginable.

Not to mention the champions of the UEFA Cup, the most important intercontinental event they have participated in before this is just the Intertoto Cup.

All of this is like a dream.

And all these changes originated from the arrival of that Chinese man.

For Chen Ran, the fans of Crystal Palace now support him from the bottom of their hearts.

Therefore, when the Crystal Palace club announced that it would hold the centennial celebration of the club, it received unanimous support from all fans.

According to Chen Ran's request, Stephen also immediately opened the sales of team season tickets for next season.

Despite a 50% hike in ticket prices, demand is still outstripping supply.

There is no way, Crystal Palace's current home stadium, Selhurst Park, can only accommodate more than 6000 people, and there are still loose tickets and tickets for visiting team fans, and the number that can be sold is even less.

The construction of the new stadium is imminent.

"Stephen, if you keep urging those elders, can you be more efficient? How long has it been, and the procedures haven't been completed yet?"

Chen Ran looked at Stephen speechlessly, and finally negotiated the loan with the bank, but troubles emerged one after another, so that the new stadium of Crystal Palace is still far away.

"Chen, there is really no way around this. The piece of land we want to buy for the new stadium involves the relocation and resettlement of many residents. As long as one family fails to negotiate, the rest cannot be carried out."

"Then give some more money and settle the matter quickly."

"The problem is that those people's asking prices are too outrageous. If we agree, those who have agreed to move out before will definitely cause trouble."

Stephen spread his hands and explained to Chen Ran helplessly.

Chen Ran understood now.

This is when someone saw that Crystal Palace wanted to buy land and build a new stadium, and they were going to take the opportunity to make a fortune.

Isn't this a nail house?Didn't realize there was one in England too.

"Then what are you going to do?"

"We can only talk slowly one by one, and strive to break through each one."

"It's too slow. Who knows when we'll talk about it? Stephen, if it doesn't work, you can look for other places that are suitable for building a new stadium."

"Chen, there must be, but the price is too expensive. You know that the real estate market in London is rising every year. Our place is far from the city center, and the land price is acceptable. If you change to another place , then the budget will be greatly increased.”

Chen Ran pinched the center of his brows, feeling a headache.

He knew what Stephen said, but a creature like a nail household couldn't be judged by common sense.

In his previous life, he had seen some pictures on the Internet. Some highways in the country had to be deliberately detoured because of nail households.

Now he is far away in London, where he is unfamiliar, who knows how long those British people will be entangled?
No, you cannot hang yourself on this tree.

"Stephen, you said how about we push the Selhurst Park stadium and build a new stadium on the original site? There is ample open space next to us. Together, it should be enough to build a stadium for 6 people?"

Chen Ran had an idea and came up with the idea of ​​the current stadium.

"Push it to Selhurst Park? It's not impossible, but it will take at least three years to build a new stadium. What about the Crystal Palace game during this time?"

"Just share the stadium with other clubs. It's not like no one has done this before."

"Then who are you going to find? Chen."

"Stephen, what do you think of Arsenal? Because of the new stadium, they must be short of money now. With our fee for renting the stadium, it can be regarded as a small supplement."

"And Arsenal's Highbury Stadium can accommodate nearly 4 people, which is nearly half the size of our current Selhurst Park Stadium. It is also very good for increasing our ticket revenue."

"Arsenal? They are our direct competitors for the league championship. Will they be willing to share the home court with us?"

"Hey, when a person is very short of money, as long as he can make money, he is willing to do anything."

Chen Ran smiled slightly, and he felt that the possibility of success for his idea was very high.

"Understood, then I will send someone to contact the Arsenal Club later to see what they mean?"

"Wait a minute, Stephen, don't contact Arsenal Club about this matter, I have other arrangements."

"What's wrong? What else is there?"

"Isn't Cesc Fabregas taken away by Barcelona, ​​I have taken a fancy to Arsenal's captain Vieira as a substitute."

"Vieira's contract with Arsenal is about to expire and has not been renewed, so Arsenal must sell Vieira this summer to cash in."

"You wait for me to buy Vieira before contacting Arsenal about renting the stadium, so that Arsenal will not open their mouths about Vieira's transfer after they have money."

"So now you first find a designer to redesign a stadium plan according to the Selhurst Park Stadium, and when I notify you, you can contact the Arsenal Club. Understand?"

"alright, I got it."

Stephen looked at Chen Ran speechlessly, this guy is really one after another, counting every step clearly.

It was really bad luck for Arsenal to meet Chen Ran.

After discussing the new stadium with Stephen, Chen Ran called the little fat man who had just returned from Barcelona.

"Chen, I just flew back from Barcelona, ​​you can't let me have a good rest for a day."

Louis, who was captured by Chen Ran from home, complained as soon as he entered the door.

"Okay, okay, I know you are the hardest. After the transfer period is over, you can rest for a few days if you want."

"That's what you said. Tell me, what's the point of calling me here?"

"It's still Vieira's matter. You inform Vieira that we will formally make an offer to Arsenal Club."

"Going to do it?"

As soon as he heard that he wanted to buy someone, the little fat man immediately became excited.

"That's right. Later you make an offer of 1500 million euros to Arsenal Club."

"1500 million euros? Chen, with Vieira's strength and age, Arsenal probably won't agree to this price, right?"

"Of course I know they won't agree, but this is just the first offer, and the rest will be left to you."

"Use your strengths to talk to them. My bottom line is 2000 million euros. Do you understand?"

"No problem, leave this matter to me."

The little fat man patted his plump chest to assure Chen Ran.

London, Arsenal Club, Arsene Wenger's office.

Assistant coach Pat Rice is reporting to Wenger about the team's situation. Judging from Wenger's face, he is not in a good mood.

"Boss, so far, those who have formally applied for transfers to the team include Captain Vieira, Pires, Bergkamp, ​​Ljungberg, Campbell, and Ashley Cole."

"Don't read it, just talk about the team's main lineup, how many are left?"

Wenger waved his hand lightly, interrupting Pat Rice's report.

"I'm afraid there's less than half of it left."

Pat Rice replied in a low tone.

They had expected the situation to be bad before, but they didn't expect it to be this bad.

Those who proposed the transfer were all famous players.

If these people are really let go, what else will Arsenal use to compete for the Premier League championship?
I'm afraid that let alone the Premier League champions, even the qualifications for the European Champions Cup may not be guaranteed.

"Except for Patrick, the contracts of the others have not expired, and no one is allowed to leave."

Wenger slapped the table heavily, feeling very upset.

Although it is inevitable that Arsenal's strength will decline in order to build a new stadium, there must be no cliff-like collapse.

Because one of the conditions for Arsenal to borrow from the bank is the requirement for the team's performance, which is also an important reason why Arsenal later became a four-maniac.

Once they fail to qualify for the Champions League, the bank will immediately tighten their money on Arsenal.And this is likely to cause Arsenal's capital chain to break, and the consequences will be disastrous.

"Boss, but if we only sell Patrick as the main force, do we have enough funds?"

"Then sell Patrick's price a little higher. Has the news been released? Find a few more clubs, and it's best to let them raise their prices with each other."

"It has been released a long time ago, but the reaction in the market is not very enthusiastic. I guess, those clubs probably also guessed our situation, so they all hold back and don't want to make a move, wanting to delay until the end to take advantage of it."

"These bastards!"

Wenger, who has always paid attention to demeanor, couldn't help but swear.

"It seems that we need to find a spoiler to break this calm."

Wenger is very clear that as long as one club makes the first move, other clubs interested in Vieira will also impatiently follow suit, so that Arsenal can benefit from the competition between them.

After much deliberation, Wenger thought of Chen Ran.

Maybe this little guy from Huaguo is a good candidate.

Crystal Palace has risen strongly this season and won the double championship of the Premier League and UEFA Cup, which is the time to go further.

They will be able to participate in the European Champions Cup next season and continue to strengthen the team lineup, which must be their most urgent thing now.

In reason and reason, they all have enough reasons to introduce Vieira.

Thinking of this, Wenger turned to look at Pat Rice.

"Pat, you send a message to the Crystal Palace Club now, saying that we intend to sell Captain Vieira, and ask them if they are interested."

"What? Boss, Crystal Palace is our direct competitor for the Premier League title. Selling Patrick to them, isn't that asking for trouble for yourself?"

Pat Rice looked at Wenger in surprise and couldn't believe his ears.

"Hehe, Pat, do you think Arsenal still have the strength to compete with Crystal Palace for the Premier League title after losing Patrick?"

"Ah, it seems to be gone."

Pat Rice thought about it carefully, and stopped talking now.

"Pat, before repaying the loan of the new stadium, Arsenal may not be able to compete for the Premier League championship for a long time."

"But even if we don't win the league, we must not let Manchester United win the title."

"Compared to the worst result of Manchester United winning the Premier League title, I am still more willing to accept Crystal Palace winning the championship."

"So, as long as the price is right, I wouldn't mind selling Patrick to Crystal Palace. Do you understand?"

After carefully looking at Wenger, Pat Rice nodded slowly.

He now understands what Wenger meant, and he hates the Scot more than Chen Ran, a Chinese.

"Boss, I understand what you mean, I'm going to send a message to Crystal Palace right now."

London, Crystal Palace Club, Chen Ran's office.

"Chen, the Arsenal club took the initiative to send a message, asking if we are interested in Vieira? If so, Mr. Wenger wants to meet with you."

The little fat man broke into Chen Ran's office in a hurry.

Just when he was about to send an offer to Arsenal, Pat Rice called.

He was taken aback at the time, thinking that he had been discovered by the Arsenal club about his private contact with Vieira before.

"Oh? Is the Arsenal club so proactive? Have you sent your offer?"

"Not yet. When I was about to send it, Pat Rice, Wenger's assistant, called. Then I didn't mention our offer."

"Well, good job. It seems that Arsenal's financial pressure is really great, and they are a little bit impatient."

"In this way, you call Pat Rice back and say that we are interested in Vieira. Ask Mr. Wenger when he is free, and I will treat him to dinner."

"Okay, I'm going to call Pat Rice back now."

"Wait a minute. Any answer from Xabi Alonso from Liverpool?"

"Eh, not yet. But from my point of view, Harvey Alonso may not have much hope."

"Liverpool won the UEFA Champions League in a surprise this season. Now is the time to be high-spirited. Xavi Alonso is the absolute main force of Liverpool, so..."

While analyzing the situation for Chen Ran, the little fat man shrugged helplessly.

"Understood, then let's focus on Vieira."

Just after Chen Ran and Wenger made an appointment to meet, Arsenal received another offer for Vieira.

"Boss, good news. The Juventus club in Italy sent Patrick an offer."

"Oh? This is really good news. Tell me, what's the price?"

"1500 million euros. Although it is a bit low, but considering that this is the first offer, it will definitely increase later."

"Well, yes, with this quotation. I can have a good chat with that little guy from Huaguo."

(End of this chapter)