Football: Rebirth 04, I Create a Black Shop in Football

The old man is still alive.

Fuck, Moores and Benitez are two old bastards who are still thieves!

This was Li Shiguang's first reaction when he heard Milner said that Liverpool wanted to buy him.

If I remember correctly, after Leeds United won the Championship last year, Liverpool once asked Leeds United to buy Milner, but at that time their offer was only 15 million euros. Li Shiguang considered it again and again and still refused. I didn't expect that this year they would not offer a price and directly approached Milner's agent. Damn!

But given Liverpool's current situation, you have to say that Milner is really the kind of player they need most now.

Since Alonso was recruited by him to Leeds United, the lack of protection behind Gerrard in the second half of the season has been bothering Benítez, so as soon as the season ended, he quickly instigated Moores to contact Milner's agent, which led to the scene in Li Shiguang's office today!

Putting away the wonderful expression on his face, Li Shiguang thought for a while, then nodded and said: "I know, I won't stop you from leaving, but James, I have to remind you that Liverpool can only play in the League Cup next season~"

Milner's face showed a trace of joy: "Thank you, boss! I know this, but compared to playing in the Champions League, I think what I need now is more playing time!"

After the two reached a consensus, Li Shiguang said seriously: "There is one thing I want to tell you in advance. After all, the transfer of players involves the direct interests of the club, so you have to let your agent tell Moores that I will only accept an offer that is not lower than last year's price"

"Of course! I'll tell him later!"

Milner was also very happy. As long as Li Shiguang agreed to let him go, his going to Liverpool would be basically halfway done. The remaining price tug-of-war is not something that a small player like him can control.

Soon after Milner left, Li Shiguang received a call from Moores.

As soon as the call was connected, Morse's loud voice came out from the other end of the phone: "Li! Good afternoon!"

Li Shiguang rolled his eyes and said unhappily: "Mr. Morse, I heard your greetings and suddenly I want to call Steven's agent now!"

Morse naturally knew what Li Shiguang was talking about, and he quickly expressed his apology: "Don't be like this, Li, I admit that I was a little anxious, but at least I didn't contact the player directly, right? Look, after I got the news that you agreed to release him, I called you as soon as possible."

"But the person you want to buy is my captain of Leeds United, and we had a friendly cooperation not long ago, so for this kind of thing, I think you should still follow the normal procedures!" Li Shiguang's tone was already a little angry.

Liverpool was indeed at fault in this matter. Facing Li Shiguang's anger, Morse didn't find the right words to defend himself in a short time.

For a while, only the slight breathing of the two people was left on the phone.

"16 million!"

Finally, Morse chose to directly use the offer to break the silence between the two.

"Impossible!" Li Shiguang answered quickly, his tone still cold.

"Mr. Li, Milner's agent told me that you will not set too many obstacles for this deal!"

"I did, but the premise is that your offer cannot be lower than before!"

Morse was almost laughed at by Li Shiguang. So 16 million euros is lower than 15 million euros?

"Then how much do you want?" Seeing that Li Shiguang was completely unreasonable, Morse's tone became hurried.

"23 million euros!"

"You are robbing! 17 million euros! No more!"

"Let me remind you again, Mr. Morse, you want to buy the captain of Leeds United, 20 million euros, no deal below this price!"

Li Shiguang knew what Morse was thinking.

This season, Liverpool only won one FA Cup, and the Champions League spot was taken by Leeds United, which was a little unacceptable to the board.

He must strengthen Liverpool's lineup in the summer window and strive to make a comeback next season. If he can buy Milner, he can strengthen himself and weaken his direct competitors at the same time. This deal is really a good deal.

But there are too few defensive midfielders on the market, let alone a versatile player like Milner. This is why Moores immediately bought Benitez as soon as he heard his request.

The reason why he contacted Milner's agent.

Seeing that Morse did not reply immediately, Li Shiguang decided to add fuel to the fire and continued: "Moreover, Mr. Morse, it is indeed only you who have made an offer for Milner now, but Milner is about to go to Germany. If he performs well in the World Cup, you may have a few more competitors by then."

The words Li Shiguang said later became the last straw that broke the camel's back for Morse. Although he knew that he was more selling anxiety, the uncertainty of the World Cup was an indisputable fact. There have been many unknown players who were discovered by giants through the World Cup and their value soared.

In the end, Morse agreed to the price of 20 million euros, and the two reached a verbal agreement to sign a formal contract after the summer window opened.

After hanging up the phone with Morse, Li Shiguang also breathed a sigh of relief. The first business of the summer window was also negotiated, and the price made him quite satisfied.

Since he made money, the next step is to spend the money!

Li Shiguang plans to get Ibrahimovic and Cannavaro before the World Cup begins.

As for Sun Jihai, Leeds United has sent an offer email last week, and Manchester City should not refuse the 5 million euro offer.

A few days later, Li Shiguang took Lina to Italy. As soon as he walked out of the terminal of Caselle Airport, Li Shiguang saw Raiola's fat face in the crowd.

It has been almost half a month since the "phone gate" broke out. A few days ago, Raiola officially helped Ibrahimovic submit a transfer application and clearly informed Juventus that Ibrahimovic wanted to leave in the summer window.

However, the entire Italian football world was indeed turbulent during this period, and Juventus, which was at the center of the storm, was even more chaotic. On May 11, all members of the Juventus board of directors had resigned. During this power vacuum period, no one responded to Raiola's application.

Until yesterday, Raiola received a call from Juventus interim general manager Carlo Santalbano, who expressed his willingness to talk to him about Ibrahimovic's transfer. Raiola immediately reported to Li Shiguang.

So, today's trip to Turin took place.