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

The game was over, and the game was over.

As soon as Howard returned to the locker room, before he had time to celebrate the victory with his teammates, the phone in the cabinet rang.

As soon as he answered the phone, he heard the voice of his agent from the other side: "Timothy, come out first, someone wants to see you."

Howard, holding the phone, just walked out of the locker room door and saw his agent waving at him at the corner next to him. He hung up the phone and walked over.

As soon as he turned the corner, he saw the white-bearded old man standing next to his agent, and he seemed to have seen him somewhere before.

Seeing Howard coming over, Bates extended his right hand to him with a smile and said hello: "Hi, Timothy, I'm Ken Bates, nice to meet you."

After hearing the old man's self-introduction, Howard suddenly realized that the old man was Bates, the former owner of Chelsea.

I had seen him from a distance when I went to Stamford Bridge for a game before, no wonder he looked a little familiar just now.

But what does he want to talk to me about?

Howard asked with a puzzled look; "I am also very happy to see you, Mr. Bates, may I ask what you want to talk to me about... um...?"

He was in the locker room just now, and was about to change clothes when he received a call from his agent, so he walked out with his upper body naked.

Bates looked at Howard.

Now he may be flushed because of the victory in the game.

From the clear lines of the muscles, it can be seen that he is a player with relatively high professional quality.

The most important thing is.

Now it is less than 5 minutes until the end of the game, and the mental state he showed is completely unlike a player who just finished a high-intensity game.

You should know that Leeds United scored two goals today with two quick counterattacks. Most of the other time they were still being suppressed by Gillingham. Howard made a lot of saves throughout the game.

Just when he came in, he also saw Gillingham's players, among whom the goalkeeper of Gillingham was already out of breath!

Seeing Howard in such a good mental state in front of him, Bates' eyes lit up.

It seems that Howard has not wasted this summer. Although his position in Manchester United is precarious, he has not played badly and is still undergoing strict training.

I have to say that Li Shiguang is really lucky. He unexpectedly picked up a big leak inexplicably.

But it doesn't matter, this big leak will be mine soon!

Bates has made up his mind. After returning, he arranged for his men to discuss the personal contract with Howard's agent. Once he reached an agreement with the player, he immediately made an offer to Li Shiguang. He must bring Howard to West Bromwich Albion in this winter window.

You know, Howard is playing in the English Championship now. I don't believe he can resist the temptation to return to the Premier League. After all, the season is still very long, and whether Leeds United can succeed in the Premier League is still an unknown.

As for Leeds United, if the performance plummets after losing Howard, he will buy at the bottom at that time!

Bates' mind has already emerged with the furious expression of Li Shiguang after knowing that Howard was poached by him.

Humph, your father didn't succeed in leading Leeds United out of the quagmire, and you can rely on it? Just wait for your team to be hollowed out by me.

Thinking of this, Bates proudly stroked his beard, smiled even more warmly, and said to Howard: "Nothing special, Timothy, your performance today is very wonderful, I want to get to know you, maybe we will have the opportunity to cooperate in the future."

But what he didn't know was that when he greeted Howard just now, he was seen by Li Shiguang who hurried to the locker room to celebrate the victory with the players.

Li Shiguang did not go up to stop him from talking with Howard, but quietly watched Bates on the other side.

Seeing that the old man and Howard were getting happier and happier.

He knew.

The fish should be hooked!

Now it's time to do it yourself!

This old fox, you see I won't hook you into a croaker!

"Oh! Mr. Li, you are here today, are you here to supervise the battle?"

Li Shiguang was about to go up and say hello to Bates.

Suddenly, a loud voice came from behind him. Turning around, he saw a group of reporters rushing towards the locker room. The reporter in the front was the one who interviewed him last week.

Then another dozen microphones were placed in front of him.

"Congratulations, Mr. Li, Leeds United has won another game

Shengli, can you talk about your feelings now? "

"Mr. Li, Leeds United played very well today!"

"Mr. Li, Howard played a world-class performance today. There are less than 4 months until the winter transfer window. If other teams offer him, will you accept it?"

"Mr. Li, everyone has a question. In fact, we all know that Howard's performance was not very stable when he was in Manchester United. What made you insist on introducing him in this case? "

"Yes, we all know that Leeds United's current financial situation is not very optimistic. Timothy is the first transaction you manipulated after taking over the club. What did you think at the time? "

These reporters didn't give Li Shiguang much time to react. In an instant, 4 or 5 questions were thrown at him. Everyone wanted to know how Li Shiguang evaluated his deal.

Hearing the reporters' questions, Li Shiguang couldn't help but sigh that his luck was really good. Isn't this like a sleepy man meeting a pillow?

He slightly tilted in the direction of Bates so that the old fox could see the smile on his face.

Then he put away the smile on his face, cleared his throat, and said: "In fact, I have been an avid football fan since I was a child, and from the moment my father became a shareholder of Leeds United, I also became the most loyal fan of Leeds United! After my father left, I swore at his funeral that I would definitely fulfill his last wish and bring Leeds United back to the top of the Premier League. "

At this point, Li Shiguang showed a trace of sadness on his face. The reporters next to him may have been infected by his emotions. The noisy scene just now suddenly fell into silence.

Seeing that the emotions have been set in place.

Li Shiguang said again: "In fact, I have been paying attention to Timothy since he joined Manchester United. I know he is a very good goalkeeper. He just needs time to adapt to the football environment in England. I even think that the strength he has shown now is not quite matched with his worth. The next game will prove everything!"

Bates, who had walked behind the reporter at this moment, also heard what Li Shiguang said.

He was depressed again.

Damn, this kid is really lucky!

Li Shiguang briefly answered a few questions again, and then urged the reporters to interview the boys of Leeds United. They are the protagonists, and they can't let themselves steal the limelight.

Because he has seen Bates walking over with a fake smile on his face.

"Congratulations, Li, Leeds United has a good start. "Bates stretched out his right hand and took the initiative to greet Li Shiguang.

Li Shiguang shook hands with him and said with a smile: "Welcome, Mr. Bates, are you here to watch the game today?"

Bates nodded and said: "Of course, I am a die-hard fan of Leeds United, and I almost became the owner of Leeds United. Oh, you don't know yet, I once proposed to your father to acquire Leeds United, but unfortunately, your father left before the deal was negotiated. "

Li Shiguang sneered in his heart and didn't respond, wanting to see what he was up to today.

Seeing that Li Shiguang didn't respond to his words, Bates continued angrily: "I also heard the interview just now. As your elder, I must remind you that Howard's characteristic is instability. If he makes any outrageous mistakes in the next game, what you just said to the reporters will become a laughing stock. "

Hearing Bates say this, Li Shiguang understood instantly.

Wow, waiting for me here, it turns out that you want to lower the price.

Li Shiguang immediately replied aggrievedly: "You know, Leeds United is in a very tight financial situation now, and Timothy is the best performing player. I have to build momentum for him so that I can sell him for a good price after the season."

Seeing Li Shiguang say this, Bates couldn't help but laugh at his stupidity in his heart.

Sure enough, he is a football idiot, and he dared to brag in front of reporters that he has been a fanatical fan since he was a child.

With your current Leeds United, if you sell Howard, can you still return to the Premier League?

Thinking of this, Bates took a step forward and whispered: "In that case, you introduced Howard for 3 million euros, right? I offered 8 million euros to let me bring him back to the Premier League in the winter window. "

Seeing Bates say this, Li Shiguang was finally sure that the old man had taken the bait, but was it possible to take Howard away for 8 million?

He struggled to reply to Bates: "That won't work. Timothy is in good shape now. I think he will continue to perform. Besides, his liquidated damages are 15 million euros. Your offer is too low!"

Bates was originally planning to go back today.

After that, he asked Howard's agent about his contract with Leeds United. If the penalty was not high, he would trigger the penalty clause and buy Howard.

Unexpectedly, before he asked, he learned about Howard's penalty from Li Shiguang and heard the amount of 15 million. He cursed in his heart: "Are you crazy? Howard was gradually hidden by Ferguson because of his unstable state. You actually set his penalty to 15 million euros. If his state in the next game returns to the way it was before at Manchester United, no one will buy him even if you put him up for sale!"

Then he looked up at Li Shiguang coldly and said: "This price is too high! But I am interested in Timothy. If you accept my offer, you can contact me at any time."

Then he turned around and walked towards the outside of the stadium.

Looking at Bates's back, the struggling expression on Li Shiguang's face was replaced by a cunning smile.

Want to rob halfway? Is it possible? You want to take Howard away for 8 million?

Wait another two months and you won’t be able to take him away even if you pay 10 million. If you want to buy him then, get your wallet ready.