I just wanted to play football, but I became a Hollywood god

"That's right," Coach Adkins on the other end of the phone cleared his throat slightly, "Gu, you know, it's the winter window now. In view of our current results and the prospect that you won't leave the team and transfer, so The club's board of directors was very satisfied with our performance. The club's stock market value was growing rapidly in the market. After we eliminated Chelsea, the board of directors temporarily gave me a generous additional transfer fund to supplement our capital during the winter window. Strength so that we can play better in the Championship next season."

Gu Ran immediately said: "Coach! This is a good thing! If Southampton wants to go further, they really need to strengthen their lineup."

Coach Adkins smiled and said: "Yes, and this is all thanks to you. Without you leading the Southampton team, the club's senior management would not be willing to increase transfer funds if they win over the businessmen."

Gu Ran smiled and said, "What's your problem, coach?"

Coach Adkins said: "You are the core of the team. As long as you don't leave Southampton, I can boldly build the team around you."

Gu Ran smiled and said: "Coach, don't worry, my goal is to bring Southampton back to the Premier League, so I will never leave until Southampton returns to the Premier League."

This is not only to hone himself in the Southampton team, but also to get the shares and control of the Southampton club.

It is more cost-effective to buy Southampton stocks bit by bit at this time than to buy Southampton stocks after Southampton becomes a Premier League team.

Coach Adkins naturally didn't know about such a link. When he heard that Gu Ran once again confirmed that he would not leave the team, Coach Adkins was as happy as a child, "Haha! Great! Gu! I I know you won’t abandon us when Southampton needs you most! By the way, what position do you think we should strengthen most now?”

Gu Ran smiled and said: "Coach, this doesn't seem to be a decision that I can participate in, right?"

Coach Adkins smiled and said: "Of course, this is not your job, but you are the core. I don't want to waste transfer money. At least it must be what you want."

Gu Ran thought for a while, "Actually, the Southampton team should be strengthened in many aspects, such as the striker, the midfielder, and the defender, but the most priority is the midfielder position. The left back also needs reinforcement. , but we also have Luke Shaw, who trains with me every day, and I think he will be able to play next season."

Coach Adkins said in surprise: "Really? I'm not sure about that... I mean, is Luke Shaw too young?"

Gu Ran smiled and said, "If you train him well, Luke Xiao can become a world-class left back."

Coach Adkins said excitedly: "Okay, I will definitely pay close attention to Luke Shaw next! We can put aside the left back issue for the time being. The defensive midfielder position you mentioned, aren't you also qualified?"

Gu Ran said: "Yes, but sometimes, I have to sprint back and forth, so I need a beast waist to fill my position, protect me, and help me do the dirty work."

Coach Adkins agreed: "That's right! If we mainly play in the 4231 formation later on, we do need double midfielders, and our midfield is not strong enough. Having a beastly midfielder can indeed make us stand better. No. Do you know any favorite players you have?"

Damn it! Coach Adkins, you're asking the right person. Gu Ran recalled it quickly, and then said: "It's too expensive for us, and Southampton is still a League One team. It is indeed difficult to find famous players to transfer to us. In our own reserve team, there is a player named Ward Prowse. He is from our Southampton youth team. I think he has the ability to play as a defensive midfielder, but he needs to be tempered in games. I am afraid he will not be able to play in a short time. Become the main player, but can be used as a substitute for the first team.”

Coach Adkins said: "I know Ward, his performance is indeed good, okay, I will promote him to the first team later."

Gu Ran added: "In addition, if possible, we can try to sign young defender Phil Jones from Blackburn Rovers, or Moussa Sissoko from French Ligue 1 Toulouse Club. Both players have strong waists. Phil Jones is very young now. In a team like Blackburn Rovers, which is about to be relegated to the English Championship, he cannot yet play the main role, but it won’t be long before Phil Jones’ strength is known to everyone. , we can take advantage of the moment and persuade Phil Jones to come to Southampton with a high-priced contract and the condition that he must enter the Premier League."

"As for Moussa Sissoko, it may be a little more difficult, but it is still worth a try. Moussa Sissoko is called the new version of Vieira by the French, but in fact Sissoko's playing style is different from Vieira's. The difference is that his defensive position is not very good, but his physical condition is excellent. If you buy him now, if you sell him in value in the future, you will definitely double his value."

"Actually, there is also a defensive midfielder who is good, that is Jan Mwila. This kid is very aggressive, but he also has a big temper and is not very self-disciplined. He is also a time bomb if he is recruited, so let's not consider it."

"Actually, in the defensive midfield position, what I admire the most right now is Essien from Chelsea. Unfortunately, our temple is too small and it is impossible to recruit Essien, even on loan."

"So to put it all together, I think Phil Jones, who is not yet famous as a snake oil, is the best. After he is hired, he can be directly transformed into a midfielder and can be used on the spot. Of course, Manchester United must also be secretly paying attention to Phil Jones. Phil Jones, it is very likely that Manchester United will raise the price as soon as we bid. If Phil Jones exceeds 1500 million pounds, then we can give it to Manchester United and look for opportunities to talk to Chelsea about whether we can rent Mick. El Obi.”

Gu Ran paused, "If you need my help then, I can go directly to talk to Sister NO."

Coach Adkins couldn't help but gasped, "God! Gu, how do you know so much? It's already amazing to know the unknown Phil Jones, but you actually know so much about the French Ligue 1 player?" Players are also involved!"

Gu Ran quickly said modestly: "Oh, I like to read professional newspapers and so on when I have nothing to do, so I have a little understanding of the conditions of other players."

Coach Adkins immediately said: "Okay! I will dig people according to the list you provided! Before the winter transfer window closes, I will bring you a ferocious defensive midfielder who can do dirty work. A midfielder!"

Gu Ran smiled and said: "Okay coach! I'm looking forward to it very much!"

Coach Adkins said: "Have a good rest! See you in training tomorrow!"

"Okay, coach, have a nice day too."

After hanging up the phone, Gu Ran had some physical therapy, had a simple custom-made lunch, and then took a short rest before diving back into new training.

...(End of chapter)