Chapter 109: Getting Ready (Part 2)
Chapter 109: Ready (Part 2)
Donne, who lost Alan Smith, can only wish this forward who is full of aura and is known as Mark Hughes' successor, good luck. If the final result is still unable to escape the arrangement of fate, he can only sigh helplessly.
In addition to Smith, the second person he liked was his forward partner at Leeds United - Mark Viduka. Don was very impressed by this name. When he was still in school in China, he had heard of the Australian name. At that time, it should have been the most glorious time of the young guards of Leeds United. The whole world knew that Australia was apart from two talented players, one was Harry Cowell and the other was Mark Viduka.
At that time, Tang En still remembered that a domestic football magazine described Viduka as an "Australian bull" because he was very strong. As a result, Tang En always thought that Viduka was a traditional British center who relied on his body to make a living, had rough feet and could only head the ball.
Later he realized that he was outrageously wrong. Although Viduka's strong body was his advantage, he was also a very comprehensive shooter, and his foot skills were far less rough than he thought.
In the Forest team's forward line, the three forwards have one common feature: they are too young and lack experience in European arenas. Vidukake has such experience. The Leeds United where he was originally from eliminated AC Milan.
In any aspect, Viduka is currently the most suitable striker for the Forest. Donne, who made up his mind, offered Leeds United £4.5 million to buy Viduka. The Forest quickly received a response, and Leeds United refused the offer.
Because there are many teams pursuing Viduka at the same time, such as Middlesbrough, which is closest to Australians, they also offer £4.5 million. Leeds United is very optimistic about the new buyer, because Forest is the most active team in the transfer market this summer. They believe that 4.5 million is too little for Forest.
This is an obvious quarrel, but Don Eun is willing to let Leeds United beat. It’s not that he hopes to make more money and get rid of the economic crisis as soon as possible. He is not so kind-hearted. He is so generous because the club’s financial situation is good, and Allen also hopes that Don Eun can complete a “big deal”. Leeds United thinks it’s less, and Allen also thinks it’s a bit too much.
So the Forest team made a second offer. Don Eun directly raised Viduka's net worth by 1.5 million and sought Viduka for 6 million pounds.
This price is beyond the psychological endurance of other suitors, and even Middlesbrough, who was originally determined to win, was hesitant. Middlesbrough was very angry about Nottingham Forest's approach of flirting with others when negotiations are coming to an end. Last season, they made Don Enhance compete in the League Cup, and now even the players they like have to grab... It's really... helpless!
No matter how angry Middlesbrough is, there is no way. Compared with the money he just received, he was promoted to the Super League and was proudly promoted to Nottingham Forest, Middlesbrough is actually very poor. Their annual transfer budget is pitifully small. Why don’t you have to wait until the players are discounted before you can buy it?
There is a team that can participate in European competitions that hopes to introduce themselves. The Australians will naturally not refuse. Middlesbrough and Nottingham Forest will almost be a matter of no need to hesitate to choose which one Middlesbrough or Nottingham Forest. After learning that Forest has raised its offer for the second time, Viduka immediately notified his agent. The negotiations with Middlesbrough regarding personal contracts are terminated and waiting for Leeds United to reply to Nottingham Forest - he believes that clubs in financial crisis will not reject this good opportunity and can sell him without losing a penny. Leeds United has made a profit: four years ago, when Viduka transferred from the Soviet Super League team Celtics to Leeds United, the latter spent 6 million pounds.
As he expected, facing such a offer, Leeds United had no reason to refuse. They agreed to negotiate personal treatment between Forests and Viduka. Things went smoothly when things went to this point. Three days later, Piaotianyi Station updated their transfer news again, and Australian international and famous striker Mark Viduka appeared on the latest transfer list.
Fans cheered for Viduka's joining, because in the past four seasons, Viduka has fully proved himself in the Premier League. Everyone believes that he came to the Forest Team. It can improve the Forest Team's attack power. At the same time, it can also provide valuable experience to the young Forest Team's forward.
Allen was also very satisfied with the deal. Viduca's popularity in Australia is comparable to that of Cowell. His long-term experience in the Premier League has given him a considerable influence in the UK. Such a powerful striker is obviously more proficient in business than Bentner and Piquet, and it also takes effect faster.
The excited marketing manager even thought about the cover of the team magazine, so he used photos of Viduca, Yero, Albertini and Eastwood. The first three of them were newly joined in the team in the summer and had a high reputation. The selection of Eastwood was a necessary means to please fans - the Gypsy was the "most popular player" selected by Forest fans last season.
After buying Viduka, Donn told Evan and Allen that he no longer needs to buy anyone in the transfer market. Except for those who are sure to leave the team and are not under his plan, the Forest's lineup has basically been fixed. If you find any problems in the league, then make adjustments through the winter transfer window when it opens.
Nottingham Forest, which had just been promoted to the Premier League, burned 12.42 million pounds in less than two months. Don Eun doesn't think that the money has been spent too much. He feels that every child has spent it to the point of spending, and the team's strength has changed drastically from half a year ago.
After confirming that the transfer activities were stopped, Don En gathered the players he bought this summer and held a press conference to meet the fans.
He stood in the middle, with former Spanish captain Fernando Jero, Barcelona youth team's main central defender Gerard Pique, Frenchman Pascal Zimbonda, defender Matthew Epson who transferred from Birmingham to the Forest. On his right hand are former Italian international Dmitrio Albertini, young player Allen Lennon, Danish star Nicklas Bentner, unknown French player Frank Ribery, and the last Australian striker Mark Viduca to join the team.
Among these people are veterans who have rich experience and have won countless championships, powerful stars who are in their year of playing, and young people who represent the future and hope.
Surrounded by these people, facing the cameras raised by the reporters, Tang En grinned happily under the flashing spotlights.
This is the person he bought from his team exactly according to his ideas. With these people, he can look forward to more, not just relegation, but the goal of the Forest team is even greater than you think!
Chapter completed!