Football Modifier

An hour later, Li Tongfan met the target of this trip to Russia in a private club in Moscow——

Yuri Zhirkov!

The 25-year-old Russian winger can adapt to any position on the left and is known as the "Eastern European Ronaldinho". He is an indispensable core player in both the Russian national team and the Russian Super League club CSKA Moscow. The first time Li Tongfan remembered the Russian international was when he led the England team to challenge the Dutchman Hiddink in the European Cup qualifiers in Moscow last year.

In that game, Zhirkov almost completely dominated Russia's left corridor. Breakthroughs, crosses, and free kicks were all top-notch, which left a deep impression on Lao Li... Therefore, some time ago, FM was upgraded to 2009 Then I deliberately used the scouting tool to conduct a query...

Who knows if you don’t check? You’ll be shocked if you check!

The 25-year-old Russian left wing king is not called [Eastern European Ronaldinho] for nothing. [Current ability] 178, [Potential ability] 188, performance in the three positions of left back, left winger, and left midfielder All of them are [effortless]... His gorgeous attribute data is no less than that of Chelsea's ace Ashley Cole!

After watching it at that time, Lao Li exclaimed that he was lucky!

If he had not led the Three Lions to defeat the Russian national team in the European Cup qualifiers last year, once Hiddink led Russia into the European Cup, I am afraid that Yuri Zhirkov's performance after the competition would have become a With the rich and powerful, Newcastle has nothing to do with it...

In the clubhouse, there is a curl of cigarette smoke and the smell of pandan!

And Zhirkov's own attitude also reassured Lao Li——

"...Being able to go to St. James' Park and play under your guidance is something I can only dream of waking up with a smile on my face. Thank you very much for your appreciation, Mr. Madman Lee! However, Newcastle must provide sufficient transfer fee to CSKA, I hope the club that trained me gets the compensation it deserves..."

Zhirkov's words immediately made Lao Li look at him again.

Before coming to Moscow to contact [Eastern European Ronaldinho], Li Tongfan carefully read the life information of Zhirkov. This talented player who is now famous in Eastern Europe was born in a poor family when he was a child. His father was just a messenger in a small factory. Workers... It seems that Zhirkov himself has inherited some of the working class sentiments. Such players with "both virtue and skill" are exactly the type that Lao Li loves!

Since the two sides hit it off, Li Tongfan and [Super Scout] Frank Andry flew directly to Paris, France without stopping, while Tolosi Tang directly stayed in Moscow and began to negotiate with CSKA about Zhirkov's transfer. The transfer value given by Lao Li is 5 million pounds, and it is best to pay it in installments...

In fact, Lao Li also searched for a Russian monster from FM2009 - Zenit St. Petersburg ace Arshavin, nicknamed the "Iron-Blooded Tsar".

However, this "Soul of Russia" performed well in last year's UEFA Cup and was awarded the best player in the UEFA Cup. He has long been famous. Therefore, the reference value given by FM2009 is 10 million pounds, which is definitely beyond the range that Lao Li can afford. Besides, Newcastle has no shortage of players on the forward and wing sides, so they have no choice but to give up!

…

One day later.

Paris France.

"... Mr. Sebastian, I think the offer of 5 million pounds can definitely show Newcastle's sincerity. We admire Mamadou Sakho and respect Paris Saint-Germain, but Sakho is still a good player after all. There is no player who has really proven himself in the top league, and I am just optimistic about his potential... Well, if you are not satisfied with the transfer price, then I am sorry, I can only find someone else!"

Sitting in the club chairman's office at the Parc des Princes Stadium, Li Tongfan took a sip of the hot coffee served by the female secretary and gave his final bottom line.

Behind the desk, Paris Saint-Germain's owner Sebastian Bassin slowly tapped his fingers on the table, thinking about Li Tongfan's suggestion: Indeed, from the initial offer of 300 to now increasing the price to 5 million, Newcastle's sincerity is indeed enough. Moreover, from now on, the 17-year-old Sakho has some potential, but who knows how far he will eventually grow...

Thinking of this, as if he had finally made up his mind, the cunning Basin raised his head and suggested with a smile: "Mr. Idiot, I have a good plan: Newcastle acquires Mexican forward Carlos Bey from Real Madrid." La, if you can agree to let Vela loan to our club for free for a season, I will be very happy to accept your offer for Sakho!”

Carlos Vela?

Why did it get involved with Bella?

Li Tongfan thought for a moment, recalled the current situation in the Paris Saint-Germain team, and immediately understood what the other party meant.

Saint-Germain's main forward and captain Pauletta is 35 years old and is considering retiring in the near future. Another forward Radu has just returned from injury and is in unstable form... It turns out that we are looking for a free forward to make up for the club's forward crisis!

However, Sebastian Bassin's proposal moved Lao Li's heart.

The reason why I rushed to acquire Vela at the end of last season was actually to prevent this "gold" with a [potential ability] of over 190 from shining too fast in La Liga, causing the value to rise. It is completely an investment in the future. This season, big names such as Newcastle Ronaldo In such a crowded situation, Bella's opportunities are indeed limited. Why not send the Mexican demon to Paris Saint-Germain to accumulate game experience?

It's just a free loan. Even if Bella's salary during the loan period is fully paid by Newcastle, how much money will he have? On the contrary, it allows Paris Saint-Germain to release center back Mamadou Sakho, whose [potential ability] reaches 198 in the FM2009 system, at a price of 5 million pounds. Why not?

…

7 hours.

Toulouse, France.

Li Tongfan stood up with a smile and held Olivier Deland's hand: "Mr. President, I am very happy that we can reach an agreement on the transfer of Moussa Sissoko. I think Toulouse and Newcastle will have more cooperation." Chance……"

Beside them, Toulouse head coach Alain Casanova almost had his eyes popping out of his head. Damn liar lunatic Li, he used smooth words to defraud Moussa Sissoko, the treasure of Toulouse, out of a mere 2 million pounds...

But the "liar" Li Tongfan did not notice at all that there was an uncle-level "resentful man" beside him who wanted to kill him with a thousand cuts. A mere 2 million pounds was used to acquire Sissoko, a defensive midfielder with a [potential ability] of 190 in the FM2009 system, which made Lao Li really want to roar in Qin opera in front of Toulouse chairman Sudran...

Although Moussa Sissoko is only 17 years old now, after two years of targeted training in the youth team, he is definitely another [Ghana Buffaloes] Essien-level peerless midfielder, haha...

Small clubs are easy to cheat. If Sissoko was in a wealthy club like Lyon, there is probably no 10 million that he couldn't get!

…

After settling the introduction of Pastore, Zhirkov, Sakho and Moussa Sissoko in one go, Li Tongfan's crazy "encircling people movement" finally came to an end for the time being. Lao Li and his assistant Frank Andry returned to Newcastle City.

This is July 16th.

Shocking news continues to come out in the European football transfer market.

"Ronaldinho bids farewell to Camp Nou, San Siro welcomes the former World Footballer of the Year"——

It is a well-known secret that AC Milan boss Silvio Berlusconi favors Ronaldinho. Although the previous offer of hundreds of millions did not bring him to San Siro, this summer the Italian Prime Minister finally got his wish, and the Rossoneri only spent 1850 I got the former Barcelona King for £100...

In fact, in addition to Ronaldinho, AC Milan also did two unexpected things in the transfer market. First, it loaned back the former traitor Ukrainian nuclear warhead Shevchenko from Chelsea. Second, San Siro took advantage of others. He poached Arsenal's core defensive midfielder Flamini for almost zero worth, leaving professor Arsene Wenger unhappy...

At the same time, AC Milan's old enemy Inter Milan also started a massive acquisition under the arrival of crazy uncle Mourinho, turning European football into muddy waters. Perhaps in retaliation for Newcastle's poaching of Crespo and others from Chelsea, Inter Milan's new coach Uncle Mu set his sights on Newcastle——

"Inter Milan offers 1,000 euros for Magpies winger Duff"

"Inter Milan offers 25 million euros for lightning killer Michael Owen"

"Mourinho likes the tough-minded Magpies midfielder Alan Smith very much"

"Mourinho thinks Magpies defender Taylor can be Samuel's best partner"

The overwhelming transfer reports in the English media have plunged the city of Newcastle into panic. Magpies fans have logged on to Newcastle's official website to leave messages hoping that the club's top management can retain these key players for the upcoming 2008-09 season. So ready...

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Newcastle manager's office.

"...Haha, this is really retribution! We were poaching others outside, but we didn't expect that the madman uncle would actually start poaching me! Oh, think about it, what an attractive banknote is waving in front of your eyes... "Li Tongfan sat on the chair and crossed his legs, looking at the quotation fax from Inter Milan Club in front of him, with a proud look on his face: "Hey, Alan, Tang, do you think I should sell or not?"

To sell or not to sell?

I have to say that Lao Li's lewd expression at this moment is like that of a prodigal who betrayed her right to have her first night!

However, when assistant coach Alan Shearer saw Li Tongfan's coquettish expression, he thought that Li Tongfan really had the idea of ​​selling his main players, and he quickly advised him sincerely: "Li, this season we have to face a third-line battle. The situation, even if the domestic cup competition is abandoned, the remaining UEFA Cup and league must be paid attention to... Therefore, I hope that the team can retain the original main framework to a certain extent, you must know that we have sold many main players... "

Alan Shearer was referring to Lao Li's insistence on selling Joey Barton and James Milner at the end of last season. Li Tongfan looked at Shearer's frowning face and laughed. Then he turned to Tolosi Tang and asked: "What do you think? Your Excellency, the head of my transfer department?"

"If you have a suitable substitute, you can consider Inter Milan's offer..."

Li Tongfan looked at Shearer thoughtfully, and then at Tang... Suddenly his heart moved, and he suddenly remembered that there seemed to be a high-potential little demon in the Inter Milan team recommended to him by the FM2009 system. Why not do this? What about making a fuss?

Thinking of this, Li Tongfan changed his joking expression, picked up the three faxes in front of him and looked at them carefully... Well, Duff was quoted at 15 million, Michael Owen was quoted at 20 million, and Steven Taylor was quoted at 18 million... …

It seems that after Mourinho took over Inter Milan, he obviously wanted to copy the 4-3-3 two-wing formation that he played invincibly at Chelsea. The focus of the Nerazzurri's transfer operations revolved around this formation. To carry out, so it is not unreasonable for the handsome Portuguese madman to target Duff, Irving and Steven Taylor.

Duff was once an important general in Mourinho's Stamford Bridge era. Later, Abramovich thought he didn't have star quality and was not big enough, so he sold him to Newcastle. The Irish Fast Horse's performance in the Premier League last season was amazing, so he wanted to play in the Premier League. There is no doubt that Inter Mira has reappeared as a madman with two wings flying together and recruited old members...

Among the other two, Michael Owen, who has returned to his peak and is lethal in quick counterattacks, is also the best candidate for the second forward in the eyes of Madman Mu... As for Steven Taylor, after experiencing the 2008 European Cup, There isn't a giant club in Europe who doesn't want to acquire this talented central defender...

At this moment, Lao Li had thousands of thoughts running through his mind.

Owen and Steven Taylor must not be sold. The former is the current leader of Newcastle and has unparalleled reputation in the British Isles, while the latter is the future leader of Newcastle appointed by himself. If he wants to create the era of the Great Magpie, these two people are the best players in the world. The indispensable cornerstone of the team... In this way, the only way to make a fuss is from Duff!

After careful calculation, the team will have Marcelo, Juan Mata, Podolski and other young players with unlimited potential on the wing next season. The 28-year-old Duff wants to be the same as last season. It is obviously impossible to secure the main position. Originally, Lao Li planned to let Duff play the "leading role" of the old players to help him train the new players, but now that Inter Milan's offer has come...

"Don, you immediately reply to Inter Milan's offer. Michael and Taylor are both not for sale to the team and reject all offers. As for Duff...you reply to Uncle Mu like this: 10 million euros plus the young players in their team's youth training." Guard Thornton, we can continue to negotiate and be sure to sign this little guy named Thornton..."

After hearing the final answer given by Li Tongfan, Tolosi Tang immediately opened the door and started working.

Alan Shearer, another giant of the team, finally let out a long breath... Fortunately, Owen and Taylor were both kept... He looked up at Li Tongfan and found that this man was grinning at him. , Hiller was stunned, and suddenly understood: He was worried and was in trouble! Who is Crazy Li, and how could he do those short-sighted actions of selling off key players? But then again, who is that little guy named Thornton? Li Tongfan actually wants to sign him at no cost?

…

The deal with Inter Milan went smoothly.

Although Mourinho is very optimistic about the 16-year-old David Thornton, who has just been recommended to the first team by the youth team coach Giuseppe Baresi, the madman still chose "now" after weighing the two considerations. The Irish fast horse Duff is the biggest help to him to gain a successful foothold in Meazza at this stage!

On July 21, both Inter Milan and Newcastle clubs released transfer information on their respective official websites at the same time——

Newcastle's Irish winger Duff moved to the Nerazzurri, and the price paid by Inter Milan was 10 million euros in cash plus 16-year-old youth training player David Thornton!

Although it was also a transfer worth tens of millions, it did not attract much attention in European football. In this hot summer, only the transfer farce of Cristiano Ronaldo and the heavyweight transfers of superstars such as Gilardino are the focus of the media...

Therefore, only a few media outlets in the UK have made a few mentions, and most of the reports focus on the madman Mourinho's formation of a new Nerazzurri. Duff's joining is seen as strengthening Meazza's offensive power. One of the measures...

As for David Thornton? Except for a handful of the most die-hard Inter Milan fans, who knows who he is?

…

For Li Tongfan, being able to sign Thornton is definitely an unexpected surprise.

Although this 16-year-old right back is young, his [Current Ability] in the FM2009 system is as high as 154, and his [Potential Ability] is even more incredible. The football world evaluates Thornton as being able to become the [Red and Black King] 】A Maldini-style dominant defender, whose future can be seen!

If nothing unexpected happens, Lao Li is sure that before the end of the next 2008-09 season, this genius named David Thornton can become a blockbuster in Newcastle and make Mu Kuangman regret it...

After that, good news came frequently from Newcastle's transfer department, and Newcastle fans were so happy to see more signing news coming out day by day on the club's official website——

July 22nd.

"Newcastle spent 5.5 million euros to introduce Hurricanes rookie Javier Pastore..."

July 23rd.

"Newcastle spent 5 million pounds to introduce Yuri Zhirkov, the core player of CSKA Moscow and the Russian national team..."

July 26th.

"Crazy Li Ligue 1 is looking for treasures. He spent 5 million pounds to introduce Paris Saint-Germain rookie Mamadou Sakho, and 2 million euros to introduce Toulouse midfielder Moussa Sissoko..."

…

Newcastle's acquisition of five players in such a short period of time finally attracted the attention of the European media. However, after careful analysis by the family members, they all couldn’t wait to jump out and ridicule Li Tongfan’s transfer strategy——

"...James Milner, Joey Barton, Duff, etc., etc., Madman Li sold at least 8 absolute main players who were in the UEFA Cup last season at the end of last season and during this transfer period, but only After buying a bunch of old guys and kids, does he really want to be Arsene Wenger's second? If the Chinese want to rely on this group of players over 30 and under 18 to achieve Newcastle's renaissance, then he will Create the biggest joke in the five major European leagues this season..."

Of course, it's not all criticism.

The German "Kicker" said something fair: "Perhaps [God on the sidelines of the football field] can really rely on a group of child soldiers to create miracles? After all, there have been too many miracles in Crazy Li. In 2008 -Among the most anticipated teams in the 2009 season, we have reason to join the new Newcastle..."

Unfortunately, for a sultry man like Li Tongfan who has developed a face thicker than the walls of JYG, the cynicism of the media not only cannot shake his determination to "make Newcastle younger and younger", but also accelerates Li's career. Recruitment work!

After completing the previous stage of recruiting work, Lao Li once again examined Newcastle's current situation through the FM2009 system and found that the team's backcourt strength still needs to be strengthened. The substitute lineup is pitifully weak. Once an injury occurs, it will seriously affect the football team. The team’s record!

As for the defensive midfielder, except for the already a bit old Makelele, there is no main player who is good in his playing years. This is simply intolerable for Lao Li who favors the 4-1-2-1-2 formation.

So, through a series of searches and comparisons using FM football reports, Lao Li finally focused on two people——

The first target is 23-year-old French midfielder Lars Diarra.

The former Chelsea player forced his way out of Stamford Bridge because he was dissatisfied with Mourinho placing him in the right-back position. During last season's winter transfer period, he joined the Blues' rival and fellow BIG member for a low price of 2 million pounds. One of the arsenal of arsenal. But unfortunately, Lars has not had enough playing opportunities in the Arsenal for half a season. Although Professor Wenger is optimistic about his future and potential, there are absolute main players such as Cesc Fabregas in front of him...

Therefore, this character player who has just joined Arsenal less than 5 months ago has already made rumors through his agent that he is determined to leave the Arsenal... At present, the Premier League team Portsmouth is pursuing this "new Makelele" with great fanfare!

The FM2009 system gave a high evaluation to Lars Diarra, whose [current ability] is 170 and [potential ability] is 180. It believes that he can become a super midfielder on par with Makelele at his peak!

Therefore, Lao Li is very interested in Las Diarra!

The only obstacle now is whether Professor Arsene Wenger is willing to sell this promising player to Newcastle? After all, Lao Li once deprived Arsenal of the European Championship trophy at the Olympic Stadium in Athens, Greece!

In addition to Las Diarra, the second defensive midfielder candidate that Li Tongfan is interested in is his old subordinate from the Real Madrid era——

【Redondo II】Fernando Gago!

Due to the presence of David Beckham and Mohamed Diarra, Gago's life at the Bernabeu has become difficult since last season. Real Madrid coach Capello is clearly not interested in the Argentine talent. After Fernando fired Capello and hired German Schuster this season, Gago's status at the Bernabeu does not seem to have changed at all...

Completely opposite to the introduction of Las Diarra, Gago's question is whether he is willing to "concede" to Newcastle from the Bernabeu!

Lao Li made a plan in his mind and took action immediately!

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Two chapters in one.

Let me tell you two things: First, that brother has FM2009 in his hand. Please add QQ to send one to Xiaodao for urgent use.

Second, half of the palm of my left hand has been numb for three or four days. What's going on?

Thanks brothers!