Star Card System

Alexis Sanchez, Arsenal's No. 7 star, the Gunners' absolute thigh.

The 29-year-old Chilean forward is full of honors.

After two years of debut in Chilean domestic clubs, he was spotted by Serie A team Udinese and took him to Europe.

In just three years, he proved his worth in Serie A.

In the summer of 2011, he became a member of Barcelona.

In several seasons at Barcelona, ​​in a star-studded lineup, although he was only a rotation, he also showed amazing strength.

In 2014, in order to find the main position, he switched to Arsenal.

Arsenal, which has always been cautious in investing, spent a high price of 42.5 million euros for him.

It was during his few seasons at Arsenal that he really grew up.

Especially last season, he played 38 times, scored 24 goals, and provided 10 assists.

This is definitely the level of a top striker in the Premier League.

He has turned the tide for Arsenal many times, and he is definitely the Gunners' thigh.

At the beginning of this season, there were rumors that he planned to leave the team.

Moreover, Manchester City also made a public bid of 50 million euros to sign him.

Guardiola has also expressed his love for Sanchez in public on many occasions.

But Wenger refused.

He doesn't want his top star to join a competitor.

At the same time, Arsenal also accelerated the pace of renewing Sanchez's contract.

With one year left on his contract, Arsenal offered Sanchez a high salary of £300,000 a week.

This is already the maximum salary in the Premier League.

But Sanchez disagreed and demanded a weekly salary of 400,000 pounds. If not, have an interview.

This gave Wenger a headache.

For a 29-year-old veteran, Arsenal management will never allow this to happen by offering such a high price.

In the end, Sanchez failed to transfer and leave, and his contract renewal failed to proceed.

In this case, Sanchez's situation is very delicate.

Next summer, he will be able to transfer freely. By then, let alone Manchester City's 50 million euro transfer fee, Arsenal will not even get a cent.

So far this season, Sanchez has played 16 times, scored 6 goals and provided two assists.

It’s a huge difference compared to last season.

The Chilean's mind is clearly not on Arsenal.

In this case, Woodward is already considering the possibility of taking action.

Even without Ibrahimovic's injury or Mourinho's request, Santoku has been paying attention to this matter.

Now it happens that Mourinho wants to buy a striker, and Sanchez is a good choice.

Sandoko doesn't know much about football, but he knows business.

He is very clear about the commercial value of Arsenal's thighs. If this transfer is completed, it will definitely be of great help to increase the commercial value of Manchester United.

Just like his push to sign Pogba back, it directly drives the club's share of advertising revenue and broadcast revenue.

With this level of improvement, the investment in transfer fees can be earned back quickly.

But after hearing Woodward's words, Mourinho did not respond.

He thought again and again and asked in a low voice: "Ed, tell me the truth, have you already studied this transfer?"

"This..." Woodward was speechless for a moment, but he still answered honestly, "Yes, we have been tracking his situation, and we have been considering it since Guardiola made the bid. If Arsenal agreed at that time, we would Maybe just follow the price and suppress Manchester City.”

"But haven't you considered my needs, the team's needs?"

"Is there anything special to consider? Is Sanchez not good enough? Is he not worthy of Manchester United? I think he is more useful than Lukaku. Is there any problem in buying him?"

"He is not in line with my tactical requirements."

Hearing Mourinho's words, Woodward was obviously unhappy: "Jose, you have character, I like it very much. After all, good people have character. But it's not good to be too picky. Sanchez is on your list. Compared with other players, what's the difference? I even think it's better! And recruiting him directly weakens the strength of competitors! And he only has half a year of contract left, and when the contract extension fails, Assen Na must hope to sell him this winter, and the transfer fee will not be high. It will definitely be easy to handle! And his joining will also be a good thing for the club’s business! Why don’t you do it?”

Woodward's words were fine, but Mourinho was speechless for a while.

After all, Woodward can't explain the team's tactical arrangements clearly.

And Mourinho also understands that it is too difficult to buy the right person this winter.

Sanchez cannot be said to be a bad signing.

"Well, I still hope you can help me talk about the forwards on the list. I want them more. If not, then consider your suggestions..."

"That's right! Let's do it. I'll tell you the result! Sanchez is just my lower limit. The best is for me to buy the forwards on your list. The worst is for me to bring Sanchez to you. In the second half Don’t worry about it this season!”

After hanging up the phone, Woodward sneered.

Don't worry, I won't think about anyone else.

After struggling for half a season, I will definitely dig Sanchez over.

Waiting to use the Chilean striker!

Mourinho also hung up the phone and sighed softly.

How could he not know what Woodward was thinking?

It must be Sanchez.

Mourinho has two considerations for not wanting Sanchez to join the team.

First, Sanchez's style of play is too unique, and this type of striker is not what he needs tactically.

He wants a player like Drogba, Diego Milito, Benzema and other strikers, all of whom he likes.

That's why he was interested in Lukaku and Morata this summer.

Sanchez's excessive demand for ball possession will inevitably affect the team's offensive efficiency.

In Mourinho's tactics, the main ball possession must be placed in the midfield.

In the past, he had Lampard and Sneijder, and now he has Xia Xing or Pogba.

The midfield controls the ball, and the team has a better overall view.

If Sanchez joins the team, it will be difficult to change his playing style.

After all, he is a world-class star invited at a high price, and he was once a thigh of Arsenal.

If it is not handled well, it will definitely affect the team's tactics.

Second, what about Sanchez's salary?

Manchester United's salary is already inflated, and Pogba's high salary makes it difficult for Mourinho.

Sanchez wants a weekly salary of 400,000 pounds at Arsenal, which is impossible at Manchester United.

If Woodward gives him this price, what will happen to the other Manchester United players?

Pogba will definitely be the first to make a fuss.

There is also Xia Xing. Even if he doesn't take the initiative to say it, Mendes will talk to me about it.

There are also Lukaku and De Gea, who are the absolute main players of the team. Do they all need a salary increase?

If this matter is not handled well in the end, it will definitely be a big thunder in the locker room...

But without Sanchez, where can I find a striker of this level this winter?

Mourinho is really in a dilemma now... (End of this chapter)