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Chapter 247 Transfer Market
Li Rui learned that Kluivert joined Leeds United from Lu Jianhong. He has not surfed the Internet or watched sports news in the past few days, and the news is a bit blocked.

Although Li Rui is satisfied with his performance last season and is very confident about his position in the team in the new season, but anyway, he suddenly heard that the team has introduced a "world-class shooter". Somewhat vigilant, although this "world-class shooter" should be preceded by a "front", of course, Li Rui is not afraid of competition, he is worried about other aspects.

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Back at the hotel that Haishen had booked for him, Li Rui turned on the computer and typed in the keyword 'Li Rui Transfer'. This search surprised him a lot. Rumors about his transfer were flying everywhere. From the Red Devils Manchester United, the Premier League upstart Chelsea, to the Serie A giants Inter Milan, and the La Liga dream team Barcelona, ​​it seems that the world's football giants have taken a fancy to him all of a sudden.

Among them, on a certain portal website, there is even more insightful analysis, insisting that Li Rui will definitely transfer to Leeds United, why?Isn't it obvious that Leeds United's introduction of Kluivert is to make up for the position that Li Rui left.

When Li Rui saw this report, he raised his eyebrows. He was also a little worried. Now, Li Rui doesn't want to leave Leeds United for the time being, but if the team wants to sell themselves for a profit, it is not impossible occurring.

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Li Rui called his agent Rodriguez. Rodriguez is running around in Europe now. He also has several players under his banner. The Uruguayan striker Suarez has joined Ajax in the Eredivisie. , becoming Rodriguez's second outstanding player.

Hearing Li Rui express his concerns, Rodriguez laughed. In Rodriguez's view, Leeds United had no intention of pushing Li Rui into the transfer market. On this point, Rodriguez It was confirmed during a phone call between Leeds and Leeds United coach Eddie Gray.

The reason why Leeds United introduced Kluivert is also for the consideration of the two-line battle in the new season. After all, Leeds United only have Li Rui and Alan Smith on the front line. If not, Leeds United's offense will have problems.

After the end of the season, Kluivert terminated his contract with Newcastle. He does not need to pay a transfer fee to get this former top scorer. Of course, Leeds United coach Eddie Gray is also interested in Crewe. Yvette's performance in Newcastle last season, last season, Kluivert scored 13 goals in Newcastle, the performance is still good, but later he was injured, and after returning from injury, he and the Newcastle head coach Souness had conflicts and rarely got a chance to play, so he chose to terminate his contract with Newcastle after the end of the season.

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Hearing Rodriguez's explanation, Li Rui felt relieved. In fact, he is only a young man over 20 years old. Sometimes, it is normal to worry about gains and losses occasionally.

After solving the doubts in his heart, Li Rui also chatted with Rodriguez. When he heard that his manager was in Serbia and Montenegro, he was a little surprised, "Robby, what are you doing there?"

"Haha, Li, I found a genius here." Hearing Li Rui's question, Rodriguez said happily on the other end of the phone.

It turned out that Rodriguez received a videotape from Serbia and Montenegro some time ago. It was sent by the father of a child. After watching the game video, Rodriguez was attracted by the performance of this young man in the video. , He also put down what he was doing, came to Belgrade, met the young player of the Belgrade Partizan youth team, and immediately decided to sign a contract to become the young player's agent.

In the past, the agent of this Serbian and Montenegro player was the child's father, but now, he has an agent in the true sense.

Speaking of which, I have to thank Li Rui. Now, Rodriguez is a little famous in the agent circle. In the eyes of outsiders, this Uruguayan agent who discovered Li Rui, a popular new star in the Premier League, can also be regarded as The eyes know people, so there are some parents of children who send their children's game videos to Rodriguez, hoping to get Rodriguez's favor. In football, there is an excellent agent. The growth of the players is also very helpful.

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Li Rui also smiled on the phone. He didn't expect that he would become Robbie's business card.

"What's the name of that player from Serbia and Montenegro?"

"Stephan Jovetic." Rodriguez looked very happy, and said a few more words about this young player. When he heard that Li Rui on the other end of the phone was not interested, he stopped the topic and told Li Rui , He will return to the UK in three days and will have a meeting with the top leaders of Leeds United.

Li Rui was just asking casually. He didn't even know the Serbian and Montenegro player's name. "Okay, I'll be arriving in Leeds tomorrow. I'll contact you then."

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On the second day back to Leeds, Li Rui met his head coach Eddie Gray.

As soon as they met, Eddie Gray stared at Li Rui's body carefully as if examining a criminal, making Li Rui feel apprehensive.

When Li Rui was at a loss, Eddie Gray asked Li Rui to go up and weigh himself. Then, the head coach looked at a form in his hand, glared at Li Rui, and smiled, "Not bad, Li Rui , gained 14.5 pounds in one vacation.”

Only then did Li Rui understand what the problem was, and he felt a little ashamed. When he was at home, Li Rui’s childhood should not be too comfortable. His mother could cook Li Rui’s favorite dishes. Although Li Rui didn’t dare to let go Eat, but Chinese food is relatively greasy, plus there is no systematic training during the holidays, of course, the weight will increase uncontrollably.

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"You looked great this holiday season, or did you get complacent with your performance last season, Lee?"

Li Rui hung his head and let Eddie Gray reprimand him. Although he was upset, he knew that he was too relaxed during the holidays, which caused him to gain weight, and he probably was in a bad state now, so he had to be obedient Besides, last season, Eddie Gray gave the rookie Li Rui so much trust, and he was also Li Rui's mentor. Naturally, Li Rui didn't dare to show any dissatisfaction.

"When I was playing football, if anyone dared to spend a summer, he would gain 10 pounds and return to the team for training. My coach would directly send him to the reserve team." Eddie Gray spit, but this The legendary Leeds United star is pure nonsense. In his era, Premier League players were much more obsessed with alcohol than they are now. After each holiday, many teams returned to the team with a beer belly to report the misfortune of being punished. Egg.

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Li Rui lowered his head and accepted the head coach's criticism without daring to say a word. He was really afraid that the head coach would throw him into the reserve team. It is possible to do something like this.

"I've seen too many young people who performed well in the first season, and often after a season, they are not as good as shit. Lee, you don't want to be like those guys, do you?"

"Never, boss." Li Rui quickly replied.

Glaring at Li Rui again, Eddie Gray left without saying a word, "After returning to the team, your first task is to lose weight. If your weight has not returned to the level before the end of last season before the warm-up match Weight, hehe..."

Listening to the head coach's laughter, Li Rui felt chills all over his body, facing the back of the boss, he shouted, "I will, boss."

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The next day, Rodriguez, the agent who returned to the UK from Serbia and Montenegro, had a meeting with the top management of Leeds United. This meeting also attracted great attention from the English media. Now, Li Rui is very hot in the transfer market. The young shooter, and not only the Chinese media, but even the English media have speculated that the signing of Leeds United and Kluivert is also preparing for the possible sale of Li Rui.

After this meeting, Leeds United's official website issued a statement again, telling everyone that Li Rui is not for sale at Leeds United, and the team will not put Li Rui in the transfer market.

However, this does not dispel the suspicion of the media, because everyone noticed that the day after the meeting with Leeds United Club, Li Rui's agent, Rodriguez, appeared in a high-end business club in London, and let the media What is interesting is that Chelsea coach Mourinho also appeared in this business club. Although there is no evidence that there is any verbal communication between the two, this 'coincidence' has already made the media excited.

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The nutritionist of Leeds United prepared a separate recipe for Li Rui to adjust the fat ratio of Li Rui's body, and the physical trainer also made a separate training plan for Li Rui, in order to be able to lose weight in the fastest possible time. In time, I lost excess fat and was able to keep up with the team's training plan.

What made Li Rui feel relieved was that he was not the only one who started the weight loss plan. After Alan Lennon and Milner returned to the team, they also overweight, and the three unlucky ones had to sweat profusely in the gym.

However, the strange thing is that these three unlucky guys are overweight, and the team's veterans Ian Hart and Bumby have maintained their weight very well.These veterans have all experienced these things, and they have not relaxed their restraints during the vacation, paying attention to maintaining the standard balance of weight and physical indicators.

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While Li Rui was desperately trying to lose weight, Leeds United head coach Eddie Gray was also busy signing up for the team.

Leeds United was the FA Cup champion last season, so they did not need to participate in the qualifying round of the UEFA Cup and directly entered the main match. This also provided sufficient time for Leeds United's physical reserves and signings.

In the position of goalkeeper, Leeds United's young goalkeeper Scott Carson performed well and attracted Arsenal's attention. Now, the first thing Leeds United must consider is to complete the contract extension with Carson. If it is really impossible to stay If you live in this young goalkeeper, you need to introduce another goalkeeper in the transfer market. Now the team's backup goalkeeper Ailavi does not have the strength to be the main force.

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In the midfield, although Albertini has rejected the suggestion of renewing his contract with the team and playing for another year after the end of the new season, however, in the position of the midfielder, Albertini is the main force, and Stephen McPhail is in The combination of rotation on the bench is still good.

In other positions in the midfield, Milner, Alan Lennon and Neil Gilckney have all completed their contract extensions with the team. In addition, the veteran Bambi is also a good supplement.

Now, the headache for Eddie Gray is whether Pennant will stay or stay. This Nottingham lad is indeed talented and capable, but Pennant's fiery temper is always a restless factor. After transferring from Arsenal to Leeds United for 650 million pounds this season, Pennant's performance did not deserve the money the team paid for him. Therefore, now the Leeds United coaching staff has tended to sell Pennant. , obviously, no team would be willing to buy Pennant at a price of more than 650 million pounds. Although the team won the FA Cup last season, Pennant did not show much in it. Performance.

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As for the other midfielder, Cameroon player Salomon Olembe has confirmed that he will leave the team. His destination may be Almeria in La Liga. In addition, Frankfurt in the Bundesliga also intends to introduce this sturdy Cameroon. People, now, Leeds United's attitude is obvious, whoever bids the most will get the Cameroonian giant; in fact, Salomon Olembe's performance last season was quite satisfactory, so Leeds United also has the confidence On him, sell at a reasonable price.

On the forward line, the combination of Li Rui and Alan Smith, plus an experienced veteran Kluivert, in addition, Jamin White, who started to improve in the second half of last season and got a chance to play, Leeds The United's offensive line has basically satisfied Eddie Gray.

Of course, if Li Rui suddenly transferred and left Leeds United, it is estimated that the "rogue coach" will definitely go crazy.

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The real headache for Eddie Gray is the team's defense, especially in the central defender position.

The veteran Radebe has retired at the end of last season. Now, on the defensive line, the performance of the Argentine player Coloccini has won the trust of Eddie Gray. However, in another central defender position , is really not reassuring.

Michael Dubury is also 31 years old. However, at the golden age of a central defender, Dubury's performance cannot reassure Eddie Gray, and another central defender Kil Gallon has been replaced by Eddie Gray. Gray gave up completely. The Celtics of the Soviet Super League have already proposed to introduce this young central defender from the Leeds United youth training camp, and Kilgalon has also lost confidence in his future at Elland Road. The transfer will be completed within a few days.

In this case, the introduction of a central defender has become Eddie Gray's primary consideration.

In addition, at the left back position, Ian Hart has never had a suitable substitute. Once the Irishman is injured, Leeds United's left back position will become a great weakness.

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In the central defender's position, Eddie Gray quickly selected the target. Roma's Algerian central defender Ferrari did not perform well last season. Now, the Roman team is looking for a home for the former Parma captain.

The 26-year-old Roma central defender has plenty of stamina, solid defense, and is able to press out and assist. This Algerian player who made his debut at Inter Milan was once considered another top central defender in Serie A during the Parma period. After returning to Rome, the state was not stable, and the Roman team, which was also in economic crisis, was in order to cleanse the target.

Everton coach Moyes has shown interest in Ferrari, but Everton is only willing to accept the plan of first renting and then buying depending on the performance of the players. This plan, the Roma team said it is not acceptable , and the player himself even refused to rent, and the negotiations reached a deadlock.

The intervention of Leeds United immediately made progress, because Leeds United is willing to negotiate on the basis of a direct transfer.

After some bargaining, on July 7, the official website of Leeds United announced that the team got the Algerian central defender for 1 million euros.

A few days later, Kilgalon officially transferred to Celtic at a price of 350 million euros. This young man who was once considered the cornerstone of Leeds United's defense for the next 10 years left Elland Road sadly. .

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However, it is obviously not enough to have only three central defenders of sufficient standard. In this position, considering the factors of physical strength, injuries and red and yellow cards, there must be at least four people.

This time, Eddie Gray once again set his sights on the 'tasteless' player in the giants' door. This time he took a fancy to Uruguay's tall central defender Sorondo.

Gonzalo Solondo really made people pay attention to him in a game between Uruguay and Brazil. At that time, the young Uruguayan big central defender successfully froze Romario, who was in full swing at the time, and his name was It caught the attention of European scouts. In 2001, the defender moved from Uruguay's DeFonso Sporting team to the Italian giants Inter Milan.It's just that this transfer was considered disastrous, and Solondo didn't get any chance to play at Inter Milan.

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In the summer of 2003, Sorondo came to Standard Liege and performed well. After the season ended, he moved to Crystal Palace. In the first round of Leeds United's league game last season, in the home game against Crystal Palace, Sorondo successfully froze Leeds United striker Alan Smith caught Eddie Gray's attention.

Now Eddie Quarantine thinks it's a good time to make a move. With Crystal Palace's relegation to the British Championship, many players in the team have to be sold to make up for the economic losses caused by the relegation.

After learning that Leeds United, which can play in the UEFA Cup this season, is interested, Sorondo immediately expressed his willingness to join Leeds United.

Because of the strong desire of the players themselves, Leeds United finally got this tall and powerful central defender for only 180 million pounds.

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Just when Eddie Gray began to gradually improve the team, after his head star had been missed for a long time, finally a team made an official move...

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