Chapter 126 The winter window is coming, Manchester City's reinforcement action!
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Tuo Lei Si Bu Xiang Ti Dan Dao
Chapter 126 The winter window is coming, Manchester City's reinforcement action!
After the Arsenal game, the winning Manchester City players became the focus of post-match interviews.
Those Premier League media scrambling to surround them no longer care about the future form of the Premier League championship. They just want to get more news from today's surprise Manchester City players.
One is that Zhao Jinge, who is regarded as the darling of the media, was slightly ignored today. Holding the best player trophy, he stood aside and gave up the protagonist of today's post-match interview to captain Kompany.
The follow-up reporter from the "Guardian" was the first to rush up after getting the interview permission, and the microphone in his hand was directly handed to Kompany's mouth:
"Vincent, your performance today is really impressive. Can you talk about your feelings after scoring? This is the first time in your Premier League career that you have scored a goal outside the penalty area."
Kompany scratched the back of his head with a surprised expression on his face:
"Is this the first time I've scored from outside the box? In my impression, I should have scored."
The reporter raised his eyebrows and also put on a surprised expression:
"Although I am also surprised! But the data will not lie, it is true, Vincent!"
Kompany immediately showed a convincing and helpless expression:
"Okay! I believe it's true and I couldn't be happier to score my first Premier League goal outside the box.
Maybe I could call myself the "King of the Reverse Box", which is a nice nickname.
But I am even happier that my goal contributed to the team's lead and victory. I let Giroud score two goals on me, especially the first one!That was my own goal.
I didn't play well defensively today, this goal saved my memory of the game and allowed me to sleep well tonight!
Thanks for the goal, thank God! "
"As you wish, have a good night, Vincent."
After the "Guardian" reporter stepped aside, the "Sun" reporter immediately came up again:
"First of all congratulations Vincent for a fantastic goal and a perfect win.
Now I want to ask a question? "
"Thank you for your congratulations, I am very happy."
The expression on Kompany's face became even happier, and it could be seen that he enjoyed the feeling of being congratulated.
The reporter thought about it for a while and then asked:
"Vincent, the director of our newspaper found out that before you shot, many teammates were yelling at you. You still had some unhappy expressions at that time. Can you tell me about the situation at that time?"
It can only be said that it is worthy of the Sun newspaper, and it immediately asked about the news with the most traffic.
The smile on Kompany's face gradually subsided, he thought for a while, and decided to tell the scene at that time.
He believed that even if he didn't say it, the Sun newspaper would invite lip language experts to analyze everyone's mouth shapes at that time.
And it's not that big of a deal.
Kompany organized his language, and said half-jokingly like self-deprecating:
"I was a little frustrated today. Everyone shouted 'Don't shoot, don't shoot'. When I heard Yaya shouting like this for the first time, I was still a little angry. I must prove it to them!"
"Oh, you mean the teammates are yelling, don't you shoot?"
The Sun reporter made an exaggerated expression, and his tone was as artificial as he wanted.
"Yeah, I felt a bit uncomfortable on the court today when almost everyone was yelling 'Don't shoot! Don't shoot!'
I could hear them yelling clearly when I got the ball.
I was stunned for a moment, I thought I would not be reduced to a group of young players to guide me whether I could shoot, so I shot it at that time. "
Kompany said,
"You all know I make mistakes on defense, so I always feel like I should do something in some big moments.
Luckily I did. "
Standing aside, Zhao Jinge, who was watching Kompany being interviewed, also joined in:
"I certify that what the captain said is true"
Zhao Jinge turned his head and said to Kompany: "Captain, I told you at the time: 'Don't shoot! No, Captain, no!' Then you scored an excellent world wave!"
The two looked at each other and laughed, and the other Manchester City players who were being interviewed by the side also ran over and told the reporters what they said on the field.
The laughter of Manchester City players can be heard throughout the interview area.
The post-match interviews of Manchester City players here were full of laughter and laughter, while the post-match press conference attended by Guardiola on the other side was a little more serious.
"Mr. Pep, after winning this game, Manchester City's advantage in the standings is even more obvious. Do you think there is still suspense left in this season's Premier League?"
Listening to this provocative question, Guardiola responded calmly:
"I think until the Premier League champion is decided this season, there will be championship suspense.
Is there any suspense when talking about half of the games in a season?
I think it's disrespectful to all the Premier League teams, it's like negating their efforts.
Yes, although Manchester City has achieved a certain advantage, but before winning the championship, no matter how much you lead, the result cannot be determined. "
The reporter nodded, and after a quick record:
"The championship is indeed still in the long run, so let's talk about it, Manchester City has now confirmed the half-way championship.
Next, Mr. Pep, do you think Manchester City can keep the Premier League unbeaten before Christmas? "
Guardiola put his chin in one hand and expressed his thoughts:
"To be honest, I don't care too much about this undefeated record, I care more about whether I can win the championship and be successful.
So of course, I hope we go into my first Christmas in Manchester with a win.
Before Christmas, we had two opponents, one was Sunderland who played against each other in the Carabao Cup, and we won that game.
Now I am very much hoping to bring the luck back from the Stadium of Light to the Etihad Stadium and get another victory.
Then there is Leicester City, our last opponent in the first half of the Premier League. They are a very strong contender. They are currently second in the standings, only nine points away from us.
They have a very good coaching staff and very good players.
Claudio is a very capable head coach. He has coached many giant teams and has rich experience in the Premier League. He is impeccable in the use of players and the choice of tactics!
Riyad Mahrez not only sent a lot of assists in the position of winger and attacking midfielder this season, but also ranked at the top of the scoring list in terms of goals.
Their top scorer, Jamie Vardy, has scored double-digit goals, ranking only behind Zhao, Kun, and Harry Kane in the goal list.
They also have a very good playmaker in Derink Cowart.
N'Golo Kante's defense is also very troublesome in the position of the defensive midfielder..."
After exaggerating to the coaches and players of Leicester City, Guardiola responded substantively to the question:
"As you can see, our opponents are very strong, so we have to challenge them with enough conviction.
Until this game is over, I can't tell you for sure who will win, maybe they or us.
But Manchester City will definitely give the fans the best Christmas gift possible! "
"Okay, thank you, Mr. Pep. Can I ask you a lighter question at the end?"
"Easy? Well, you ask!"
Guardiola showed an interested expression.
"When Vincent scored the goal to overtake the score, we found that you seemed to be talking on the sidelines. Can you disclose it?"
The reporter asked Guardiola with a smile on his face.
After hearing the question, Guardiola shook his head regretfully, but couldn't help but smile:
"Okay! I guessed that you would ask this question a long time ago. I thought you would hide it, but I didn't expect to be recognized by the question."
"I was like: 'Don't shoot, Vinny, don't shoot.' He was very clever and didn't listen to my thoughts! An unbelievable goal, unbelievable!
But he made the right decision, I didn't have much faith [in Kompany's long shot], but that's how football is.
I've said it many times, players are artists and they make decisions in the split second.The important thing is that he believed he could score goals, his belief was strong and that helped us win the game. "
After answering this question, Guardiola, who was in a good mood, ended today's post-match press conference. He couldn't wait to attend the team's celebration dinner.
If I remember correctly, Zhao Jinge should pay for today's dinner!
After this kind of victory, there is still the feeling of being treated, which is really wonderful.
After the game, the Manchester City players did not leave London in a hurry. After enjoying a sumptuous dinner paid for by Zhao Jinge, they returned to their collapsed hotel and stayed for another night.
Wait until the next day before leaving for Manchester.
Four days later, on the afternoon of the 26th, they will welcome their No. 18 opponent in the Premier League, the black cat Sunderland.
Before that, they have enough time to rest, and there is a high probability that Guardiola will play from the bench.
Therefore, Manchester City's main players can have sufficient time to maintain their condition.
Compared with the players who can recharge their batteries, Guardiola and Manchester City's top management have more important things to do.
On January [-], [-], the Premier League winter transfer window for this season is about to begin.
A kind of high-level people in Manchester City started the final negotiations before the transfer window opened, and began intensive final negotiations with the team where the intended player belongs.
On the afternoon of returning to Manchester from London, Guardiola received an invitation from the Big Three of Manchester City, and they will make the final round of judgment on the transfer candidates.
Guardiola hurried to the Ittihad training base, where he met the Big Three of Manchester City in the conference room.
CEO Ferran Soriano, sports director Begiristan, and chief operating officer Omar Berrada have been waiting for a long time.
Because time is running out, Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano did not delay after seeing Guardiola's arrival, and immediately asked straight to the point:
"Pep, how is the team's reinforcement plan going? How much is the specific transfer fee?"
Guardiola thought about it for a while, and glanced at the sports director Begiristain. Manchester City's transfer candidates were all negotiated with the team by him.
"I just made a list of reinforcements. The specific negotiations were led by Mr. Begiristan. I'm not particularly clear about whether the team agrees to sell or not, and how much the transfer amount is."
"Then Begiristan, please tell us about our plan." Soriano immediately changed the target of the inquiry.
Begiristan took out a document and began to introduce the situation in detail:
"I am in charge of signing negotiations, but Mr. Pep needs to explain why this player is introduced."
"Of course, I will answer your questions."
Guardiola nodded in agreement with Begiristain.
"Then, let me introduce it in detail."
"First of all, the focus of the signings is the defensive players in the midfield. In terms of central defenders, Pep and I finally decided to introduce the 21-year-old England central defender John Stones who is currently playing for Everton.
At present, Everton has agreed to this transfer plan. In order to get Stones, we will have to pay a transfer fee of about 5000 million euros.
(Historically, it was 5560 million, but now half a season of training has been missed, so the transfer fee has been reduced)
At present, our staff is still conducting the final round of negotiations, but Everton has a tight mouth, and the transfer fee should not be reduced. "
"5000 million euros to buy a young central defender, can he afford Manchester City's defense? The central defender should be a little older to be experienced, right? Pep?"
Soriano asked with some doubts, he felt that Stones was a little young.
Otamendi, who just spent nearly 5000 million euros on the transfer this year, is 26 years old.
And he has already played the effect of a top central defender in La Liga, but he is still a little unaccustomed to Manchester City, but the situation has improved recently and he became the team's starter.
So he was a little worried about spending 5000 million euros to buy a young central defender in his early 20s.
Guardiola took out a document about Stones and handed it to Soriano and Omar Berada, and immediately explained:
"John Stones is a centre-back with great potential.
Just this summer, Chelsea, which had just won the championship, made offers to John four times, and John also submitted a transfer application to the club.
But Everton's board of directors rejected it, and stated on the team's official website that they would not release people, in fact, because the transfer conditions were not met.
And now we have reached an agreement with Everton, we have increased the offer and will also get a talented centre-back player.
John Stones has played in Everton for two and a half seasons in the Premier League so far. He performed well in the first two seasons, otherwise he would not have attracted consecutive offers from Chelsea.
This season, after a little injury at the beginning of the season, he returned quickly and performed stably. After we bought him in the winter window, we can plug and play.
Don't worry about whether he will not adapt to the rhythm of the Premier League like Nicholas, he has already proved himself in the Premier League.
Moreover, his height is 1.8 meters eight, five centimeters taller than Nicholas, and there is no flaw in his handling of high-altitude balls.
He is a central defender and can also be a right back. John has an absolute advantage in the defense of opponents' long-range attacks and corner kicks or free kicks.
Don't look at John as a big man, he personally runs very fast, and his stealing ability is also very high.
He has the skills and ability to be an excellent ball-playing central defender, has inherently extremely delicate foot skills, and has his own unique insights on passing vision and timing.
So the introduction of him is an effective supplement to our back line.
Among our three central defenders, Vincent is undoubtedly the top central defender, but with too many injuries, his attendance has not been guaranteed.
Demichelis is too old, and during the time when Vincent and Nicolas were injured, he was already overloaded.
In the later time, I positioned him as Vincent's substitute. He will play in the FA Cup, the League Cup and the Premier League against downstream teams.
We won't have to worry about bringing in Stones, we don't have a big central defender when Vincent is injured.
Stones and Nicholas will share the playing time of all competitions equally. In the absence of injuries, whoever is in better condition will be the starter!
In this way, our back line can maintain a basic rotation in the future three-line or even four-line battle.
In my opinion, in fact, four people are not safe enough, it is best to have a rotation! "
After listening to Guardiola's explanation, Soriano also nodded in agreement. His question just now was just because he didn't know whether Stones could meet Manchester City's tactical needs.
As long as Stones can meet the needs of Guardiola and Manchester City, Soriano actually doesn't care about the price. Manchester City has never been short of money, as long as the money is worth the money!
"Okay, since Pep you have completely thought it through, then I have no doubts,
Begiristan, you must complete the negotiations with Everton as soon as possible. I will see Stones report to our team at the beginning of the winter break schedule! "
"No problem at all!"
Begiristain replied immediately, and then said the next signing target:
"Next is the signing of the full-back, we are going to introduce Tottenham's right-back, the 26-year-old Englishman Kyle Walker.
At present, our transfer with Tottenham is close to being finalized, but that old vampire Levi still wants to bite us on the transfer fee! "
"How much does he want?"
Soriano asked suspiciously.
"That old lion opened his mouth and wanted 500 million euros!
I admit Kyle Walker is a good player, but he just had an overhaul last season and is barely back to his prime, I don't think he's worth the price! "
The transfer fee of Kyle Walker in history after one and a half years is 5270 million euros.
"Fernan, you know that players after serious injuries have hidden dangers. I offered 5000 million euros, and that old guy Levi is not satisfied!"
"It would be strange if he was content, old guy who wants money."
Soriano sneered, then turned around and asked Guardiola:
"Pep, is Kyle Walker the best choice?"
Guardiola nodded without hesitation:
"He's the best option right now, it's not that there aren't any better players, it's just that he's the best we can buy!
It is impossible for the main players of other giants to sell to us. Tottenham are only pursuing Champions League qualification this year.
And they have Trippier as a substitute, so that old guy Levi agreed to sell Kyle Walker for cash!
Our current right guard, Sania, is getting old now, and every time he presses up when attacking, he can't come back.
There are big holes on the defensive end, and I've got him to focus on defense, not offense.
Many people say that Sagna is not what he is now in the French team. That is because Manchester City's defense and midfield defense capabilities are not the same as the French team.
The French team has better defensive personnel. The central defender and midfielder can protect the safety of the right flank, so they can let Sagna press unscrupulously!
We need a younger right back with both offense and defense. Kyle Walker, who has an English registered permanent residence, is the best choice. He can cooperate with Zhao to build a highway belonging to Manchester City on the right!
So I suggest that as long as the price is not too outrageous, you can sign immediately. In the follow-up schedule, we need a right back who can play alone.
Kyle Walker will be the starting candidate for Manchester City's right back in the future, and Sagna and Zabaleta will be the substitute rotation in the next year or two.
Two veterans could sell one next year if they can and bring in a younger rotation in their early twenties.
An effective metabolism can be formed on the personnel reserve on the right side! "
"Then listen to you, Begiristan, we can act a little stronger and lower the price a little bit! We can't be taken advantage of, but people still have to sign!"
Soriano finally decided to sign Kyle Walker!
"Okay, Fernan, next is the position of the defensive midfielder. Our top priority is the Frenchman N'Golo Kante who has performed well in Leicester City.
He is 24 years old this year, and Pep thinks highly of him and thinks he can completely take over Fernandinho's position.
However, Leicester City is not very willing to trade him in the winter window. Ranieri opposes selling his important players to direct competitors in the Premier League!
Our offer to him is 4000 million euros!I hope to impress Leicester City with money! "
This offer is more than 500 million more expensive than in history, and it is actually very high when there is no championship bonus and only played in the Premier League for half a season.
"The next Fernandinho!"
Soriano was a little surprised, he had no idea why Guardiola would give such a high evaluation to this little black man?
There is another chapter to follow.
(End of this chapter)
After the Arsenal game, the winning Manchester City players became the focus of post-match interviews.
Those Premier League media scrambling to surround them no longer care about the future form of the Premier League championship. They just want to get more news from today's surprise Manchester City players.
One is that Zhao Jinge, who is regarded as the darling of the media, was slightly ignored today. Holding the best player trophy, he stood aside and gave up the protagonist of today's post-match interview to captain Kompany.
The follow-up reporter from the "Guardian" was the first to rush up after getting the interview permission, and the microphone in his hand was directly handed to Kompany's mouth:
"Vincent, your performance today is really impressive. Can you talk about your feelings after scoring? This is the first time in your Premier League career that you have scored a goal outside the penalty area."
Kompany scratched the back of his head with a surprised expression on his face:
"Is this the first time I've scored from outside the box? In my impression, I should have scored."
The reporter raised his eyebrows and also put on a surprised expression:
"Although I am also surprised! But the data will not lie, it is true, Vincent!"
Kompany immediately showed a convincing and helpless expression:
"Okay! I believe it's true and I couldn't be happier to score my first Premier League goal outside the box.
Maybe I could call myself the "King of the Reverse Box", which is a nice nickname.
But I am even happier that my goal contributed to the team's lead and victory. I let Giroud score two goals on me, especially the first one!That was my own goal.
I didn't play well defensively today, this goal saved my memory of the game and allowed me to sleep well tonight!
Thanks for the goal, thank God! "
"As you wish, have a good night, Vincent."
After the "Guardian" reporter stepped aside, the "Sun" reporter immediately came up again:
"First of all congratulations Vincent for a fantastic goal and a perfect win.
Now I want to ask a question? "
"Thank you for your congratulations, I am very happy."
The expression on Kompany's face became even happier, and it could be seen that he enjoyed the feeling of being congratulated.
The reporter thought about it for a while and then asked:
"Vincent, the director of our newspaper found out that before you shot, many teammates were yelling at you. You still had some unhappy expressions at that time. Can you tell me about the situation at that time?"
It can only be said that it is worthy of the Sun newspaper, and it immediately asked about the news with the most traffic.
The smile on Kompany's face gradually subsided, he thought for a while, and decided to tell the scene at that time.
He believed that even if he didn't say it, the Sun newspaper would invite lip language experts to analyze everyone's mouth shapes at that time.
And it's not that big of a deal.
Kompany organized his language, and said half-jokingly like self-deprecating:
"I was a little frustrated today. Everyone shouted 'Don't shoot, don't shoot'. When I heard Yaya shouting like this for the first time, I was still a little angry. I must prove it to them!"
"Oh, you mean the teammates are yelling, don't you shoot?"
The Sun reporter made an exaggerated expression, and his tone was as artificial as he wanted.
"Yeah, I felt a bit uncomfortable on the court today when almost everyone was yelling 'Don't shoot! Don't shoot!'
I could hear them yelling clearly when I got the ball.
I was stunned for a moment, I thought I would not be reduced to a group of young players to guide me whether I could shoot, so I shot it at that time. "
Kompany said,
"You all know I make mistakes on defense, so I always feel like I should do something in some big moments.
Luckily I did. "
Standing aside, Zhao Jinge, who was watching Kompany being interviewed, also joined in:
"I certify that what the captain said is true"
Zhao Jinge turned his head and said to Kompany: "Captain, I told you at the time: 'Don't shoot! No, Captain, no!' Then you scored an excellent world wave!"
The two looked at each other and laughed, and the other Manchester City players who were being interviewed by the side also ran over and told the reporters what they said on the field.
The laughter of Manchester City players can be heard throughout the interview area.
The post-match interviews of Manchester City players here were full of laughter and laughter, while the post-match press conference attended by Guardiola on the other side was a little more serious.
"Mr. Pep, after winning this game, Manchester City's advantage in the standings is even more obvious. Do you think there is still suspense left in this season's Premier League?"
Listening to this provocative question, Guardiola responded calmly:
"I think until the Premier League champion is decided this season, there will be championship suspense.
Is there any suspense when talking about half of the games in a season?
I think it's disrespectful to all the Premier League teams, it's like negating their efforts.
Yes, although Manchester City has achieved a certain advantage, but before winning the championship, no matter how much you lead, the result cannot be determined. "
The reporter nodded, and after a quick record:
"The championship is indeed still in the long run, so let's talk about it, Manchester City has now confirmed the half-way championship.
Next, Mr. Pep, do you think Manchester City can keep the Premier League unbeaten before Christmas? "
Guardiola put his chin in one hand and expressed his thoughts:
"To be honest, I don't care too much about this undefeated record, I care more about whether I can win the championship and be successful.
So of course, I hope we go into my first Christmas in Manchester with a win.
Before Christmas, we had two opponents, one was Sunderland who played against each other in the Carabao Cup, and we won that game.
Now I am very much hoping to bring the luck back from the Stadium of Light to the Etihad Stadium and get another victory.
Then there is Leicester City, our last opponent in the first half of the Premier League. They are a very strong contender. They are currently second in the standings, only nine points away from us.
They have a very good coaching staff and very good players.
Claudio is a very capable head coach. He has coached many giant teams and has rich experience in the Premier League. He is impeccable in the use of players and the choice of tactics!
Riyad Mahrez not only sent a lot of assists in the position of winger and attacking midfielder this season, but also ranked at the top of the scoring list in terms of goals.
Their top scorer, Jamie Vardy, has scored double-digit goals, ranking only behind Zhao, Kun, and Harry Kane in the goal list.
They also have a very good playmaker in Derink Cowart.
N'Golo Kante's defense is also very troublesome in the position of the defensive midfielder..."
After exaggerating to the coaches and players of Leicester City, Guardiola responded substantively to the question:
"As you can see, our opponents are very strong, so we have to challenge them with enough conviction.
Until this game is over, I can't tell you for sure who will win, maybe they or us.
But Manchester City will definitely give the fans the best Christmas gift possible! "
"Okay, thank you, Mr. Pep. Can I ask you a lighter question at the end?"
"Easy? Well, you ask!"
Guardiola showed an interested expression.
"When Vincent scored the goal to overtake the score, we found that you seemed to be talking on the sidelines. Can you disclose it?"
The reporter asked Guardiola with a smile on his face.
After hearing the question, Guardiola shook his head regretfully, but couldn't help but smile:
"Okay! I guessed that you would ask this question a long time ago. I thought you would hide it, but I didn't expect to be recognized by the question."
"I was like: 'Don't shoot, Vinny, don't shoot.' He was very clever and didn't listen to my thoughts! An unbelievable goal, unbelievable!
But he made the right decision, I didn't have much faith [in Kompany's long shot], but that's how football is.
I've said it many times, players are artists and they make decisions in the split second.The important thing is that he believed he could score goals, his belief was strong and that helped us win the game. "
After answering this question, Guardiola, who was in a good mood, ended today's post-match press conference. He couldn't wait to attend the team's celebration dinner.
If I remember correctly, Zhao Jinge should pay for today's dinner!
After this kind of victory, there is still the feeling of being treated, which is really wonderful.
After the game, the Manchester City players did not leave London in a hurry. After enjoying a sumptuous dinner paid for by Zhao Jinge, they returned to their collapsed hotel and stayed for another night.
Wait until the next day before leaving for Manchester.
Four days later, on the afternoon of the 26th, they will welcome their No. 18 opponent in the Premier League, the black cat Sunderland.
Before that, they have enough time to rest, and there is a high probability that Guardiola will play from the bench.
Therefore, Manchester City's main players can have sufficient time to maintain their condition.
Compared with the players who can recharge their batteries, Guardiola and Manchester City's top management have more important things to do.
On January [-], [-], the Premier League winter transfer window for this season is about to begin.
A kind of high-level people in Manchester City started the final negotiations before the transfer window opened, and began intensive final negotiations with the team where the intended player belongs.
On the afternoon of returning to Manchester from London, Guardiola received an invitation from the Big Three of Manchester City, and they will make the final round of judgment on the transfer candidates.
Guardiola hurried to the Ittihad training base, where he met the Big Three of Manchester City in the conference room.
CEO Ferran Soriano, sports director Begiristan, and chief operating officer Omar Berrada have been waiting for a long time.
Because time is running out, Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano did not delay after seeing Guardiola's arrival, and immediately asked straight to the point:
"Pep, how is the team's reinforcement plan going? How much is the specific transfer fee?"
Guardiola thought about it for a while, and glanced at the sports director Begiristain. Manchester City's transfer candidates were all negotiated with the team by him.
"I just made a list of reinforcements. The specific negotiations were led by Mr. Begiristan. I'm not particularly clear about whether the team agrees to sell or not, and how much the transfer amount is."
"Then Begiristan, please tell us about our plan." Soriano immediately changed the target of the inquiry.
Begiristan took out a document and began to introduce the situation in detail:
"I am in charge of signing negotiations, but Mr. Pep needs to explain why this player is introduced."
"Of course, I will answer your questions."
Guardiola nodded in agreement with Begiristain.
"Then, let me introduce it in detail."
"First of all, the focus of the signings is the defensive players in the midfield. In terms of central defenders, Pep and I finally decided to introduce the 21-year-old England central defender John Stones who is currently playing for Everton.
At present, Everton has agreed to this transfer plan. In order to get Stones, we will have to pay a transfer fee of about 5000 million euros.
(Historically, it was 5560 million, but now half a season of training has been missed, so the transfer fee has been reduced)
At present, our staff is still conducting the final round of negotiations, but Everton has a tight mouth, and the transfer fee should not be reduced. "
"5000 million euros to buy a young central defender, can he afford Manchester City's defense? The central defender should be a little older to be experienced, right? Pep?"
Soriano asked with some doubts, he felt that Stones was a little young.
Otamendi, who just spent nearly 5000 million euros on the transfer this year, is 26 years old.
And he has already played the effect of a top central defender in La Liga, but he is still a little unaccustomed to Manchester City, but the situation has improved recently and he became the team's starter.
So he was a little worried about spending 5000 million euros to buy a young central defender in his early 20s.
Guardiola took out a document about Stones and handed it to Soriano and Omar Berada, and immediately explained:
"John Stones is a centre-back with great potential.
Just this summer, Chelsea, which had just won the championship, made offers to John four times, and John also submitted a transfer application to the club.
But Everton's board of directors rejected it, and stated on the team's official website that they would not release people, in fact, because the transfer conditions were not met.
And now we have reached an agreement with Everton, we have increased the offer and will also get a talented centre-back player.
John Stones has played in Everton for two and a half seasons in the Premier League so far. He performed well in the first two seasons, otherwise he would not have attracted consecutive offers from Chelsea.
This season, after a little injury at the beginning of the season, he returned quickly and performed stably. After we bought him in the winter window, we can plug and play.
Don't worry about whether he will not adapt to the rhythm of the Premier League like Nicholas, he has already proved himself in the Premier League.
Moreover, his height is 1.8 meters eight, five centimeters taller than Nicholas, and there is no flaw in his handling of high-altitude balls.
He is a central defender and can also be a right back. John has an absolute advantage in the defense of opponents' long-range attacks and corner kicks or free kicks.
Don't look at John as a big man, he personally runs very fast, and his stealing ability is also very high.
He has the skills and ability to be an excellent ball-playing central defender, has inherently extremely delicate foot skills, and has his own unique insights on passing vision and timing.
So the introduction of him is an effective supplement to our back line.
Among our three central defenders, Vincent is undoubtedly the top central defender, but with too many injuries, his attendance has not been guaranteed.
Demichelis is too old, and during the time when Vincent and Nicolas were injured, he was already overloaded.
In the later time, I positioned him as Vincent's substitute. He will play in the FA Cup, the League Cup and the Premier League against downstream teams.
We won't have to worry about bringing in Stones, we don't have a big central defender when Vincent is injured.
Stones and Nicholas will share the playing time of all competitions equally. In the absence of injuries, whoever is in better condition will be the starter!
In this way, our back line can maintain a basic rotation in the future three-line or even four-line battle.
In my opinion, in fact, four people are not safe enough, it is best to have a rotation! "
After listening to Guardiola's explanation, Soriano also nodded in agreement. His question just now was just because he didn't know whether Stones could meet Manchester City's tactical needs.
As long as Stones can meet the needs of Guardiola and Manchester City, Soriano actually doesn't care about the price. Manchester City has never been short of money, as long as the money is worth the money!
"Okay, since Pep you have completely thought it through, then I have no doubts,
Begiristan, you must complete the negotiations with Everton as soon as possible. I will see Stones report to our team at the beginning of the winter break schedule! "
"No problem at all!"
Begiristain replied immediately, and then said the next signing target:
"Next is the signing of the full-back, we are going to introduce Tottenham's right-back, the 26-year-old Englishman Kyle Walker.
At present, our transfer with Tottenham is close to being finalized, but that old vampire Levi still wants to bite us on the transfer fee! "
"How much does he want?"
Soriano asked suspiciously.
"That old lion opened his mouth and wanted 500 million euros!
I admit Kyle Walker is a good player, but he just had an overhaul last season and is barely back to his prime, I don't think he's worth the price! "
The transfer fee of Kyle Walker in history after one and a half years is 5270 million euros.
"Fernan, you know that players after serious injuries have hidden dangers. I offered 5000 million euros, and that old guy Levi is not satisfied!"
"It would be strange if he was content, old guy who wants money."
Soriano sneered, then turned around and asked Guardiola:
"Pep, is Kyle Walker the best choice?"
Guardiola nodded without hesitation:
"He's the best option right now, it's not that there aren't any better players, it's just that he's the best we can buy!
It is impossible for the main players of other giants to sell to us. Tottenham are only pursuing Champions League qualification this year.
And they have Trippier as a substitute, so that old guy Levi agreed to sell Kyle Walker for cash!
Our current right guard, Sania, is getting old now, and every time he presses up when attacking, he can't come back.
There are big holes on the defensive end, and I've got him to focus on defense, not offense.
Many people say that Sagna is not what he is now in the French team. That is because Manchester City's defense and midfield defense capabilities are not the same as the French team.
The French team has better defensive personnel. The central defender and midfielder can protect the safety of the right flank, so they can let Sagna press unscrupulously!
We need a younger right back with both offense and defense. Kyle Walker, who has an English registered permanent residence, is the best choice. He can cooperate with Zhao to build a highway belonging to Manchester City on the right!
So I suggest that as long as the price is not too outrageous, you can sign immediately. In the follow-up schedule, we need a right back who can play alone.
Kyle Walker will be the starting candidate for Manchester City's right back in the future, and Sagna and Zabaleta will be the substitute rotation in the next year or two.
Two veterans could sell one next year if they can and bring in a younger rotation in their early twenties.
An effective metabolism can be formed on the personnel reserve on the right side! "
"Then listen to you, Begiristan, we can act a little stronger and lower the price a little bit! We can't be taken advantage of, but people still have to sign!"
Soriano finally decided to sign Kyle Walker!
"Okay, Fernan, next is the position of the defensive midfielder. Our top priority is the Frenchman N'Golo Kante who has performed well in Leicester City.
He is 24 years old this year, and Pep thinks highly of him and thinks he can completely take over Fernandinho's position.
However, Leicester City is not very willing to trade him in the winter window. Ranieri opposes selling his important players to direct competitors in the Premier League!
Our offer to him is 4000 million euros!I hope to impress Leicester City with money! "
This offer is more than 500 million more expensive than in history, and it is actually very high when there is no championship bonus and only played in the Premier League for half a season.
"The next Fernandinho!"
Soriano was a little surprised, he had no idea why Guardiola would give such a high evaluation to this little black man?
There is another chapter to follow.
(End of this chapter)
