My light shines on Arsenal

Chapter 121

Sir Alex Ferguson has been in a bad mood since May.

Ferguson is 71 years old. He spent 26 years at Manchester United and brought [-] Premier League championships to the "Red Devils".

In the arena, he is Manchester United's uncompromising commander, and in the club, Ferguson has the right to speak.

Even outside the arena, Ferguson's protégés and acquaintances are all over England, and they are inextricably linked with official organizations. The referees in the Premier League love to sell Ferguson's face.

Arsene Wenger, who had fought with him for half his life, left, and the football superstars who had had grievances with him also left him.

Feeling the aging of his body and his head congested on match day, Ferguson often has the idea of ​​retiring in the past year.

However, before retiring, bring Manchester United No. 20 top league trophies.

Last season, Ferguson almost retired.

Manchester United led for almost the entire season. Until the 93rd minute and 19 seconds of the Manchester City game, they still held the Premier League trophy firmly in their arms.

Then, in 93 minutes and 20 seconds that made Ferguson unforgettable, Manchester City scored.

Aguero used an incredible lore to give Manchester City two more points in an instant, overtaking Manchester United and winning the Premier League championship in the 2011-12 season.

Ferguson didn't fall asleep that night. The old Scottish man refused the dissuasion of the family doctor and drank half the night in a muffled voice, which frightened the doctor.

It was not until a few days later that Ferguson saw the news of Wenger's retirement that he felt a little better.

Old enemy, in the end, you still left before me.

Thinking of the departure of his old opponent, although Ferguson was a little complacent, he couldn't help feeling sad.

This means that their generation should indeed withdraw from the stage of history.

However, the temptation of No. 20 top league titles made Ferguson unable to make up his mind.

The absolute authority in the Manchester United club also made Ferguson somewhat nostalgic.

Then get the No. 20 championship and retire, Ferguson vowed secretly.

Ferguson didn't feel his team was strong enough.

Manchester United's aging is very serious, and there are already some signs of failure.

Ferguson has no time to train a generation of "Class of 92". He can only stimulate the last bit of strength of the existing players to the greatest extent, and then give the team a shot in the arm, and insist on achieving the final glory.

Therefore, Ferguson introduced Shinji Kagawa, who has performed well in the Bundesliga this summer, hoping that his talent and talent can inject vitality into the aging Manchester United.

Another goal of Ferguson is the head striker of his old rival Arsenal: Robin van Persie.

In the Premier League last season, Ferguson was deeply shocked by Van Persie's performance.

Scoring thirty goals in a single season, breaking through the gates of all nineteen Premier League teams, versatile skills and world-class shooting level, this is what Ferguson needs most now.

Yes, Van Persie is 29, but Ferguson is also 71.

He doesn't need Van Persie to maintain good form for many years, even if he is only at his peak for one or two years, it is enough.

Because I have been waiting too long.

Ferguson's usual method of operating transfers is to personally talk to the opponent's head coach and then have the negotiator follow up after reaching an agreement.

Sir Alex Ferguson is very confident in his eloquence, majesty and reputation. When discussing the players he likes in person, there are few coaches who will not show off their face.

But for Van Persie, Ferguson hesitated. He knew that Arsene Wenger would not bend his back in front of him.

But surprisingly, Wenger retired.

Ferguson felt that as long as he made a phone call, it was a matter of his hands to make this deal.

Isn't this a joke? Such a young, inexperienced and tender head coach can pinch the water.

Ferguson has said to his assistant coaches Mike Phelan and Meulensteen more than once that he wants Van Persie and wants to fight for the last time in his career.

And if Wenger stays, Van Persie may still be able to renew his contract. Now that this coach has been changed, Ferguson is full of confidence.

"Mike, Rene, as long as I propose an invitation, Van Persie and his obsequious agent will definitely agree to us on the spot. And their coach? I don't even need to ask for his consent, he has no right to refuse."

Both Ferland and Meulensteen would laugh knowingly at this time, praising Sir Alex's ability.

Manchester United chief executive David Gill followed Ferguson's instructions and cautiously kept in touch with Van Persie's agent, Keith Wirth.

The big-eared agent patted his chest and assured David Gill, "Robin will 100% choose to leave the team, oh my god, I love Manchester United."

David Gill also thought so at the beginning, so he was not in a hurry at all. He was waiting for Arsenal to lose their composure and sell Van Persie, who had only one year left on his contract, at a low price.

It would be better if Van Persie broke with Arsenal forcefully, such as officially announcing that he would not renew his contract, or even going on a training strike.

But nearly a month later, David Gill suddenly found that Van Persie fell silent.

He called to ask what had happened to Keith Worth and the damned agent pressed United for an offer instead.

"Damn it, Mr. Jill, if you want Robin to join, hurry up and make an offer."

Robin Van Persie was the player that Ferguson wanted by name. David Gill did not dare to neglect him, but he still felt that time was with him. As long as he delayed it, he could take Van Persie away at a low price.

Until Paris Saint-Germain and Zenit St. Petersburg made offers to Van Persie one after another.

The news first came out from the tweets of "Independent" Lu Ling. This female reporter achieved an astonishing 100% hit rate on Arsenal's transfer news in the off-season. Her iconic "here we go" every time Emerging, within 48 hours, an official Arsenal announcement would follow.

"Breaking: Paris and Zenit launched a bid for Van Persie, negotiations are in progress—"

This tweet quickly ignited the enthusiasm of British netizens. Arsenal fans scolded Van Persie for being ungrateful, and many people questioned whether Arsenal's coaching change was too unambitious, which led to Van Persie's departure.

Among Arsenal's previous coaches, Chen Yao's tenure was considered the most shameless. The club arranged for him to appear in an extremely low-key manner, and the ambitious local fan groups did not trust him.

Chen Yao will definitely bear the infamy if such a top card transfer happens again.

But no matter what, fans and other clubs believe that Lu Ling's news is equivalent to Arsenal's official, which forced David Gill to follow up.

He called Keith Voss, and the agent who was paid a thousand dollars said triumphantly: "Mr. Jill, I can only tell you that this is true. Well, Robin still likes Manchester United, but you Don't hesitate any longer."

David Gill scolded the eighteenth generation of Keith Voss ancestors in his heart. This stupid guy, how dare he threaten himself?
The annoyed David Gill reluctantly contacted Arsenal, and Arsenal's reply was that their psychological price was 4000 million pounds. As long as Manchester United was willing to pay this amount, they would release him immediately.

David Gill almost vomited blood. For a 29-year-old veteran with a one-year contract, Arsenal's asking price was really unreasonable.

But Gill calmed down and thought about it. The prices of Arsenal's players this summer are not outrageous, and they are also eager to get rid of Van Persie.

Dare to ask for a high price, does it mean that the bidding prices of Zenit and Paris are approaching 4000 million?

David Gill is not sure. Manchester United's owner, the Glazer family, is also a group of vampires, so Manchester United's finances are actually not as ample as they seem. A deal of 4000 million pounds is too risky for him.

Originally, according to Jill's idea, since the established plan was disrupted, he should simply change the goal, but when he humbly went to discuss the new goal with Ferguson, Ferguson was silent for a while.

"David," Ferguson said later, "I'm old and I just want to bring Manchester United another title. I don't have much time."

Jill is a smart man. Although the Sir did not say it clearly, he already heard the implication.

Chen Yao, who was far away in London, didn't know that David Gill was in dire straits at the moment, and he was still negotiating with Dick Law, who was in charge, worrying about the transfer.

Dick Law asked Chen Yao depressedly, "Chen, both Paris and Zenit have made offers...but they don't seem to have any sincerity, and the prices are not high, both are only about 2000 million pounds."

"Well, it's easy to understand, Robin is not their first choice."

"Then... you want to sell Robin to Manchester United?" Dick Law frowned, "Chen, Manchester United may not be more sincere than these two, and they are our sworn enemies..."

"I set up a puzzle for Manchester United. I bet on Ferguson's determination and whether he will affect the judgment of Manchester United's top management."

Chen Yao said with a smile, "Dick, this is called the wisher's bait. Besides, what if Manchester United is our mortal enemy?"

"I will absolutely, absolutely not let Sir Alex Ferguson retire comfortably."

　After this period of time, I will write more when I feel more relaxed in real life, and I will try my best to update it later

　　
　
(End of this chapter)