"USA?"

Tom Hicks and George Gillette looked at each other, feeling a little moved and hesitant.

As Americans, after they decided to invest in football, the first thing they considered was their own country.

However, after carefully examining the situation of various teams in the Major League Soccer League, they found that the situation was not optimistic.

Although data shows that more and more young Americans are now in love with football. However, among the adults who are the main consumer groups, football, baseball, basketball and ice hockey are the more popular sports.

This also leads to the fact that most major league teams do not make money.

Some teams are even forced to disband due to poor management.

Therefore, Tom Hicks and George Gillette were stimulated by the Glazer family's acquisition of Manchester United clubs and went to the UK to acquire Premier League clubs.

Now, this Chinese actually wants them to go back to the United States to start a football club, which is completely opposite to their purpose of coming to the United Kingdom.

However, Chen Ran's Galaxy Football Group plan is really attractive, and Tom Hicks and George Gillette don't want to give up.

"Mr. Chen, why don't we acquire another club in the UK and join Galaxy Football Group?"

George Gillette asked a standard soccer layman question.

"Uh...because neither the FA nor UEFA will allow this. UEFA's regulations are clear. Teams with the same shareholders cannot participate in matches at the same level."

Chen Ran was also shocked by the degree of novices in this question.

"That's right. If it were just me and Tom and I, wouldn't we avoid this regulation?"

George Gillette thought it was pretty, maybe this was his real purpose.

"Mr. Gillette, if the team you acquired does not have my shares, it is a direct competitor to the Crystal Palace Club. In this case, how could I get this team to join Galaxy Football Group?"

Haha, it seems that these Americans are not unaware of the rules, but they just want to use the resources of Galaxy Football Group and cannot allow themselves to invest. As expected, none of them is a fuel-efficient lamp.

Seeing that Chen Ran flatly rejected their proposal, Tom Hicks and George Gillette looked at each other again.

"Mr. Chen, frankly, we are very interested in your Galaxy Football Group project. But because this is too different from our previous plan, we need some time to think about it."

This time it was Tom Hicks who stood up and spoke again. It seemed that the two Americans had a clear division of labor, one was a red face and the other was a white face.

"Of course, this is a matter of course. But what I need to remind you is that in the current plan of Galaxy Football Group, the same country will only have one team."

"So, if someone has negotiated with me about building a team in the United States first, then you won't have a chance."

Before the negotiations were over, Chen Ran added a little pressure to the two Americans.

......

Just as Chen Ran was negotiating with two Americans, a big discussion about Chen Ran was also held at the Manchester United club far away in Manchester.

"Gentlemen, this meeting was held today mainly because the Crystal Palace Club sent an invitation letter, and they planned to invite four teams, including us, to play a few friendly matches in the United States."

"In short, it is to make money in the United States. According to the invitation letter, this event adopts a single-loop competition system. Each team only needs to play three games, and then the appearance fee is allocated based on the results of the game. Even the last one with the worst results can earn 5 million euros."

The speaker was David Gill, CEO of Manchester United Club. In addition to head coach Ferguson, there were also Manchester United Club's current owner Malcolm Glazer, as well as his two sons, Afram Glazer, who is also a director of Manchester United Club, and Joel Glazer.

If this kind of thing was put before, it would be decided as long as David Gill and Ferguson discussed it.

However, since the Glazer family took over Manchester United, all money-related matters have to be approved by these Americans.

"Huh? It seems that the Chinese from Crystal Palace is quite good. If you have the opportunity to make money, you can still think of bringing us with you. It's great."

When Afram Glazer heard that the team could earn at least 5 million euros on a trip to the United States, he was in a good mood.

There is no way, outsiders don’t know that the Glazer family is currently carrying heavy debts and under great pressure.

Although these debts were passed on to Manchester United clubs, Manchester United has not won any decent championships since Crystal Palace rose in the past two years.

Whether in the Premier League or the Champions League, Manchester United won no advantage.

This also makes Manchester United club's profits far lower than the Glazer family expected.

If they cannot repay the loan on time, their Manchester United shares will no longer be named Glazer.

Now that I heard that I could make a lot of money by playing three games, how could I not get excited about the three Glazers?

"Ahem, Mr. Glazer, 5 million euros in three games, for Manchester United, the price is not very high."

Seeing these Americans happy, David Jill secretly curled his lips in his heart. Manchester United fell into the hands of these Americans who were swollen and fat, and his life would probably be difficult for the future.

"Haha, David, didn't you say that 5 million euros are just the lowest price? Then we will make the players more serious when playing games and get a championship. Wouldn't the appearance fee be even more?"

David Jill's words did not affect the good mood of the three Glazers at all.

For them, everything they say now is false, and the most important thing is to have cash to account.

"Sir Ferguson, we must attend this invitation from Crystal Palace. Do you have any objections?"

Fortunately, Old Glazer is not as frivolous as his two sons, so I still remember to ask Ferguson for his opinion.

"Mr. Malcolm, I have no objection to participating in this friendly match. However, during the summer transfer, we must introduce a capable player to replace Roy. Keane's vacancy left by the vacancy can not be delayed."

Ferguson was not a fuel-efficient lamp, so he took the opportunity to make his own request.

"This... Sir Ferguson, you know, Manchester United clubs don't have money now."

Old Glazer spread his hands and showed off his appearance that he wanted nothing but his life.

Seeing the old Glazer's rogue look, Ferguson's mouth couldn't help but twitch slightly.

Te Meow, who caused the lack of money from Manchester United club? Who took all the money away to repay the loan?

"Mr. Malcolm, wouldn't we have money to participate in the friendly match this time?"

Good guy, this Ferguson was waiting here, and old Glazer narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Sir Ferguson, I have urgent needs for this money. If you really can't let you buy players, you'd better find another way."

In order to avoid Ferguson continuing to get entangled, Old Glazer simply acted like a scoundrel. I just didn't pay for it. What can you do?

Seeing that Old Glazer was still playing a rogue when he was old, Ferguson was so angry that his face turned red. He took several deep breaths before forcibly suppressing his anger.

"Mr. Malcolm, you also know how much money a team can make is closely related to what it has achieved."

"Manchester United has not won any decent championships in the past two years. If this continues, the club's income will only decrease and decrease. I think this situation, you don't want to see Mr. Malcolm."

Hearing Ferguson talk about his most concerned income issue, Old Glazer sat up straight and looked at Ferguson seriously.

"Sir Ferguson, I understand what you said. But if I can't repay the loan on time, the Manchester United shares I have belong to are someone else. Then will it have something to do with me if the Manchester United club wins the championship?"

Old Glazer's words were extremely realistic, and they were biting cold, leaving Ferguson speechless.

"Okay, Sir Ferguson, I know you're also thinking about Manchester United's club. That way, you can sell some players you can't use and use this money to bring in the players you need. I promise I won't make the idea of ​​making this money, are you satisfied now?"

Old Glaze has been in the mall for so many years, but what scene hasn't been seen before?

Ferguson, the football coach, was easy to handle.

If it weren't for the fact that Ferguson had been needed to comfort the fans, Glazer would have swept him out long ago. No matter how long he stayed at Manchester United, he would have been a stinky worker.

Now I will knock on a stick and then give a sweet date. This is a warning to Ferguson not to be shameless.

After finalizing the event for the International Champions League, Old Glazer took his two sons to leave.

Before leaving the door, he turned to look at David Jill who was pretending to be dead.

"David, you have to remember that for Manchester United clubs, championships are important. But making money is more important. Do you understand?"

"Get it, Mr. Malcolm."

"very good."

......

Silence, dead silence.

After the three Glazers left, there seemed to be no one in the whole room.

"Alex, are you okay?"

David Jill asked with some concern when he saw Ferguson sitting on the sofa.

"I'm fine."

Ferguson shook his head, "David, their last words were not only for you, but also for me."

Ferguson is now increasingly regretting introducing the Glazer family to Manchester United, but now that things have come to this, he can only grit his teeth and accept it.

The sins you have committed are the only ones who will bear.

"Okay, David, let's discuss the transfer."

"Alex, which player do you want to bring in?"

"Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Michael Carrick."

"Tottenham Hotspur Alex, Daniel Levi is not easy to deal with. If we want to buy people from him, we may be slaughtered by him."

"I know, but Carrick is probably the most likely candidate to buy it at the moment. Actually, I prefer the midfielders in the Crystal Palace team, both Yaya, Toure and Mascherano are very good. However, it is obviously impossible for the Chinese to sell it to us."

"But, Alex, I must remind you that all the money in our account was taken away by the Glazer family."

"It's okay, didn't they just say it? You can use the money from selling players to sign up. Tell me, has any clubs liked our players recently?"

"Alex, are you really planning to sell players?"

David Jill looked at Ferguson in surprise. It seemed that the old man was really forced to do so.

"What else should I do? Manchester United doesn't have a good midfielder in the middle now, which is a huge loophole. If this problem is not solved, any championship has nothing to do with us."

"I understand. In fact, there are really people who like our players, but I don't think you will agree."

"Who are you interested in? You can't be our main player?"

"Alex, do you think Real Madrid may be interested in our substitute?"

David Jill looked at Ferguson with a wry smile. The last player of Manchester United bought by Real Madrid was Beckham, the star at that time.

"Real Madrid? Who do they like?"

"Van Niestelruiy."

"Luther..."

Seeing that Ferguson did not refuse on the spot, but fell into deep thought, David Jill was shocked. The old man was not really planning to sell the team's main center, right?

"David, Luther, I'm thirty years old this year?"

"Yes. Alex, are you really going to sell Van Nistrruiy to Real Madrid?"

"As we grow older, Luther's injuries have begun to increase. Another thing is that you don't forget that Luther was seriously injured back then."

Although Ferguson did not directly give the conclusion, David Jill already understood what he meant.

"Okay, Alex, I will try my best to get more transfer fees from Real Madrid. However, as a 30-year-old veteran, Van Nistra Roui's transfer fees may not be too high. You must be mentally prepared for this."

"I know. David, you can give me all the information about Manchester United players later. I want to carefully screen it. If it is useless, just sell it."

After hearing Ferguson's order, David Jill was also worried. When did Manchester United fall into the point of needing to sell people to raise money to buy people?

......

London, Arsenal Club, Wenger's office.

"Boss, Crystal Palace sent an invitation letter, saying that it was inviting us to play friendly matches in the United States, and we could get at least 5 million euros in three games."

Assistant Pat Rice said, handing the invitation to Wenger.

"Oh? There is such a good thing? I didn't expect that little guy from China to remember us."

Wenger, who was also worried about money, was also very happy when he heard that he had money.

There is no way, because of the poor record in the past two years, Arsenal is now less and less likely to make money like this.
Chapter completed!