The Red Devils' revival starts with retaining Mourinho

The next day, in the chairman's office in the main building of the Carrington training base. Manchester United Club Chairman Rowley sat in a spacious office, with sunlight shining through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows onto the solid wood desk in front of him. He was concentrating on the documents in his hand, frowning slightly, as if thinking about the future development of the club.

At this time, the door of the office was knocked gently. "Come in." Rowley said without raising his head.

Jason Wilcox, head of Manchester United's transfer negotiation department, pushed open the door and walked in hurriedly. There was a hint of anxiety on his face, holding a stack of documents in his hand. "Chairman, I have important information to report to you."

Rowley put down the documents in his hand, raised his head, looked at Jason Wilcox, nodded slightly, and motioned him to sit down. "Jason, what's the hurry? Speak slowly." His tone was steady and powerful.

Jason Wilcox did not sit down immediately, but stood in front of the desk and said with a serious expression: "Chairman, our transfer request for Real Madrid midfielder Carlos Enrique Casemiro was rejected. Real Madrid is firm in their attitude. They said that Carlos Enrique Casemiro is an important member of the team. Real Madrid believes that Casemiro's role in the team is irreplaceable. His defensive ability and midfield organization ability are crucial to the team."

Rolie leaned back in his chair and crossed his hands on his chest. "I know about this situation. Just now, Mr. Florentino Perez, the president of Real Madrid, called me personally to explain: this season, the three-time Champions League coach Zinedine Zidane and important players: Cristiano Ronaldo and Raphael Varane have left Real Madrid Club one after another. Real Madrid's performance is not ideal. Julen Lopetegui Agote has been dismissed, and the current coach Santiago Solari is not having a good time. At this time, no one dares to risk the world's disapproval and sell core players like Carlos Enrique Casemiro. I have promised Florentino that we will not consider Real Madrid players this winter window."

"Understood, boss." Jason Wilcox paused unconsciously, and then said, "Regarding Ivan Rakitic, Barcelona has marked a shocking price for him."

Rolie narrowed his eyes slightly, "Oh? What price?"

Jason Wilcox hesitated, then uttered a few words with difficulty: "1.8 180 million pounds. "

Luo Lie's face darkened instantly, and a trace of anger flashed in his eyes. "180 million pounds? Is Barcelona kidding? Is Bartomeu crazy!" His voice rose a few degrees.

Jason Wilcox hurriedly explained: "President, I also think this price is too exaggerated. But the Barcelona club seems to be very determined. They think Ivan Rakitic is their core player, and Mr. Josep Maria Bartomeu also said that looking at the entire European football world, Ivan Rakitic is a player of the same level as Paul Pogba. Since Paul Pogba is worth 225 million pounds, Ivan Rakitic's 180 million pounds is still a preferential price. The Barcelona club said that they are negotiating a new contract with Ivan Rakitic. If it is the next transfer window, Ivan Rakitic will at least be the same price as Paul Pogba."

"This group of Catalan lunatics, Catalan thugs! Are they jealous of the profits from our sale of Paul Pogba, and they are starting to control us?!" Luo Lie stood up, propped his hands on the desk, and stared at Jason Wilcox. "Core players? Do they think that Manchester United is the same sucker as Paris Saint-Germain? 180 million pounds, this is simply an international joke. We can't pay such a high price for a player."

"Jason, send a purchase application to the Dutch Ajax Club, 90 million euros for Frenkie de Jong. Immediately, immediately!" Luo Lie sneered and said to the little secretary Lina standing next to him. "Call Mr. Van Nistelrooy and ask him to contact Frenkie de Jong in a private capacity to express our interest. Bartomeu, since you humiliate us like this, don't blame me for being rude!

"Okay, boss." Lina said crisply, and then immediately walked to the side to take out her mobile phone to call Van Nistelrooy.

"Boss...but..." Jason Wilcox hesitated.

"Jason, do you think the price of 90 million is too high and Barcelona will not follow up? Then we bought Frenkie de Jong for 90 million, which is too low in cost performance, right? "Rollie said to Jason Wilcox with a smile.

"Yes, boss."Jason Wilcox said.

"Don't worry, Jason. According to the information I got, Barcelona's purchase price for Frenkie de Jong is close to 86 million euros. Bartomeu won't care about the difference of only four million euros." As a senior fan with a God's perspective, Luo Lie knows some of Bartomeu's tricks in Barcelona's transfers, and said firmly. "And even if there is a problem with Barcelona, ​​it doesn't matter. Frenkie de Jong is still very good. What's wrong with a little more expensive? Do we still need money now?"

"Oh, okay, boss." Although Jason Wilcox still has some doubts, his good professionalism still prompts him to firmly execute Luo Lie's instructions.

"Also, send an inquiry to Atletico Madrid for the French player Antoine Griezmann, and ask them how much they plan to sell him for. Also, spread the word that I am very interested in Antoine Griezmann and Manchester United intends to bring him in the summer window. Be sure to let Barcelona and Bartomeu know." Rowley continued to instruct Jason Wilcox.

"Boss, what do you mean..." Jason Wilcox hesitated for a moment, then said.

"Don't say, don't say, but rest assured, Jason, the source of the news must be accurate." Rowley stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the training ground outside the window. The players were training under the guidance of the coach, and their figures looked particularly agile in the sun.

"Okay, that's it for now about the Barcelona club. In the future, we will make more offers for any target they like. We are called "Mantai", so let's raise the price." Luo Lie turned around and said to Jason Wilcox self-deprecatingly, "Forget about Ivan Rakitic. Your transfer department should have a good meeting with coach Mourinho, Nicky and Sochaux to draw up a new list of signings."

Jason Wilcox nodded: "Chairman, I understand."

Luo Lie nodded: "Well, we have to deal with this matter as soon as possible. We can't be in a passive situation in the transfer market."

Jason Wilcox turned around and prepared to leave the office, at this time, Luo Lie called him again. "Jason, I suddenly thought of a candidate: Rodrigo Hernandez Cascante, the defensive midfielder of Atletico Madrid in Spain. Go ask the opinions of Mourinho, Scholes and Sochaux. If they are OK, you can contact Atletico Madrid as soon as possible and use the termination clause if necessary."

Rodrigo Hernandez Cascante was something that Luo Lie thought of temporarily. This best player of the post-2024 European Cup should have been purchased from Atletico Madrid by Manchester City, Manchester United's neighbor, in the summer window of this season, July 4, 2019, by paying a penalty of 70 million euros. The two sides signed a five-year contract. Luo Lie is happy with this operation that can both weaken the neighbor's strength and strengthen himself.

Jiesheng stopped and turned to Luo Lie and said, "Okay, boss."

Half an hour later, Manchester United's 90 million euro transfer application for Frenkie de Jong appeared on the desk of Jury Coronel, chairman of the Dutch Ajax Football Club, and Josep Maria Bartomeu, chairman of the Spanish Barcelona Football Club.

"Revenge, this is naked revenge!" Bartomeu, who got the information, immediately flew into a rage at Barcelona CEO Oscar Grau and legal adviser Roman Gomez and other senior executives. It was the instigation of these "two generals" that Barcelona Club would price Ivan Rakitic at 180 million pounds. It can be said that they are the initiators of the "Frenkie de Jong transfer storm".

"Contact Frenkie de Jong's agent and ask them to put pressure on Ajax." Barcelona Club Chairman Bartomeu said to CEO Oscar Grau.

"I just talked to Frenkie de Jong's agent, who said that although his player has had a "childhood dream" since he was a child, he is also looking forward to the opportunity to work with Dutch national legend Ruud van Nistelrooy." Oscar Grau said helplessly.

"Ernesto Valverde coach said that Frenkie de Jong is an important member of his strategic planning." Oscar Grau added immediately.

"The total amount of the additional floating clause is reduced to 5 million, and the basic transfer fee is increased to 90 million euros. Tell Ajax club that this is our last offer. If Manchester United is higher than this,If not, we will not participate in the competition. "Joseph Maria Bartomeu sighed and said helplessly.

As the news of Barcelona's last offer came out, Jason Wilcox knew that the club's "Man Lift" work had been successfully completed and obediently withdrew the offer. The next thing was much smoother. In the evening of the same day, the Dutch Ajax Club and the Spanish Barcelona Club jointly announced that Ajax player Frenkie de Jong will officially join after the end of the 2018-19 season. The two parties signed a 5-year contract with a transfer fee of 90 million euros, with a total floating clause of up to 95 million euros and a penalty of 400 million euros.

For this first "Man Lift" result, Luo Lie was proud for a long time: Frenkie de Jong's total transfer price in this world is 9 million euros higher than in the previous life. It doesn't seem particularly high, but the basic transfer fee that Barcelona Club has to pay is 15 million euros more than in the previous life. Yuan;

The most important thing is that in order to get Frenkie de Jong as soon as possible, Barcelona Club offered him a sky-high annual salary of 42.5 million euros, which is 5 million/year higher than the highest annual salary of 37.5 million in the previous life. Don't underestimate the difference of 5 million. In 5 years, it will increase by 25 million euros; and this annual salary exceeds Luis Suarez, Ousmane Dembele, Philippe Coutinho, Sergio Busquets, Gerard Pique and other players in one fell swoop. It is the second highest salary in the team after Lionel Messi (60 million euros/year), which also buried a big mine for Barcelona Club.

What is ridiculous is that the chairman of the Dutch Ajax Football Club, Yuri Coronel, and the chairman of the Spanish Real Madrid Club, Florentino Perez, called Rowley specifically, and they were full of gratitude. And De Jong's agent Ali Dursun also expressed his gratitude to Manchester United through Van Nistelrooy, and everyone was happy for a while.

At this time, Luo Lie, like more than ten minutes ago, was still laughing at the computer screen, which made Lina, the secretary at the door, want to call Steve McNally (Manchester United's senior team doctor).

Why? Because the system gave Luo Lie more joy at the right time.

[Ding! ~~ Congratulations to the host for completing the system hidden task: Revenge does not stay overnight. The completion index is four stars, and the reward is a platinum treasure chest +1. Do you want to open it immediately? ]

"Brother Tongzi's character is so awesome. Open it!"

[Ding! ~~ Congratulations to the host for winning the reward, Bitcoin*10,000 pieces]

"An unexpected surprise, not bad!

[Ding!~~ Congratulations to the host for completing the system hidden task: Manchester Tai. The first completion index is three stars, and the reward is a gold treasure chest +1. Do you want to open it immediately?]

"What, a double yolk egg. OK, OK! Open, open!"

[Ding! ~~Congratulations to the host for winning the reward, Maserati MC12 supercar*2, which can be picked up at any Maserati store in the world. 】

"Maserati's top sports car, the key is that this thing is a bit tasteless, Luo Lie is not obsessed with sports cars, for transportation, the car given by Chevrolet is enough, it seems that I can only keep it as a gift. The things in the gold treasure chest are indeed not good enough.

[Ding!~~The "Manlift" task is a long-term and repeatable task. The system will score the system according to the completion status. Please work hard.]

"There is such a good thing!" Luo Lie's thoughts have already flown to Antoine Griezmann.