Old Trafford

Manchester United coach Ferguson's office

... Not tall, strong, good speed, relatively rough technology, not fast action speed, but outstanding shooting ability, and scored 24 goals this season, making him the best scorer in the Portuguese Super League. However, it is unlikely that Manchester United's first team will have his place. Buy it, rent it out, put it on the second team, or play as a substitute."

The rosacea scout who once appeared on the March Stadium was introducing Gao Xiaodong to Ferguson. While listening, Ferguson watched Gao Xiaodong's collection. After the rosacea scout finished speaking, he still stared at the video without saying a word.

Opposite Ferguson, a young man in his early thirties, wearing a pair of exquisitely edging glasses and thick curly hair said: "Uncle Martin, who is the agent of this little guy? Can he come to my company? I think he is good. He can score 24 goals in the Portuguese Super League at the age of 19. Although he has many penalty kicks and long shots, he is also very powerful."

"Jason!" Ferguson finally moved his eyes away from the video and said sternly: "He is Mendes's man, Mendes is not easy to mess with."

Jason Ferguson, Ferguson's youngest son, is now an agent. He relies on his father's harem to open an agency and has many young Manchester United players. However, compared to his brilliant father, Jason can only be considered mediocre.

"It's Mendes again." Jason said angrily. He really dared not provoke this big tycoon in the European transfer market who has a good relationship with his father.

Ferguson looked at Rosacea scout Martin Ferguson, his younger brother and Manchester United's chief scout, but Ferguson's eyes were not satisfied, "Martin, a player who scored 24 goals in the Portuguese Super League, even if all of them were penalty kicks and long shots, would he come to Manchester United reserve team to play? Do you think I have such a great charm or Manchester United have such a great charm?"

Martin was a little embarrassed and said, "I think his characteristics are similar to Rooney and Anderson, very comprehensive, but his skills are a bit rough. He has no position in the first team."

Ferguson said unhappily: "If you don't have a position, don't buy it. Such players will be emotional when they come to Manchester United to play as a substitute."

Martin said: "He rose too fast. He was in Portugal last season and was also very average in the early stage of this season. I saw him in one game and his technical awareness was very bad. I didn't expect that he suddenly made a comeback in the second half, scoring goals and assists. I was afraid that his state would not last, just like Zhuo Dongfang."

Hearing the name Zhuo Dongfang, Ferguson frowned and said, "Then observe it for another year. Aren't you only 19 years old?"

Martin said: "Yes, but now with Rexos' miraculous win, he has attracted the attention of many giants. I heard that Wenger asked him some time ago and it is estimated that he will be competed for by many teams in the summer transfer."

Ferguson said: "Is he selected for the national team now?"

Martin shook his head, "No, I don't know what's going on. He has not been selected for the national team, and he has not even been selected for the national youth team."

Ferguson said: "Maybe it's because he has risen too fast and has not had time. If he fails to be selected for the national team, he will definitely not be able to apply for a labor permit. If he buys it, he can only rent it out."

Jason interrupted: "Isn't there a genius clause? With your influence, it's not a slight idea to pass the genius clause."

Ferguson glared at the incompetent young son and said, "Shut up! Can the genius clause be used casually? He has never played in the European League, has never played in the World Youth Championship, has never played in the national team. He has used the genius clause for him. What do you ask me to convince the Ministry of Labor?"

Jason lowered his head and stopped talking.

Ferguson thought about it, called the assistant coach Carlos Queros and called him to his office.

"Carlos, Martin just brought information about the Chinese boy, but he has been paying attention to this boy for a short time. You are very familiar with the Portuguese League. Tell me your opinion." Queiros glanced at Jason and said, "Although I reminded Martin to observe Gao Xiaodong, I am not very familiar with him. I will browse the information first."

Ten minutes later, Queilloz said: "This boy is indeed a player who is easily controversial. The two years ago, Chairman Dacosta was out of his mind and rented him to Rexos, but Rexos snatched the championship trophy."

Ferguson was stunned and said, "Dacosta is also absurd?"

Queros said: "Yes, I've gotten into this Chinese teenager. The advantages and disadvantages of this teenager are still very outstanding. He is very comprehensive, very strong, and has strong shooting ability, but his dribbling ability is average. He mainly depends on his body. He handles the ball slowly and his imagination is average. The Premier League may not be able to adapt to it, but if he can improve in this aspect, his future will be bright."

Ferguson said: "How about Ronaldo, Nani, Anderson?"

Queros said: "It's incomparable to Ronaldo, who has been a member of the 20 years. It's similar to Nani and Anderson, but he hasn't experienced big-scenes training, so buying at a high price is probably a bit risky."

Because of the mistake in signing Zhuo Dongfang, Ferguson was a little sensitive to Chinese players and said: "Let David ask the boy about the price first. He has not been selected for the national team and cannot get a labor certificate. You can talk to Porto slowly. If the price is right, you can win it. If the price is not right, just wait for a year to see. Our top priority now is to prepare for the Champions League. After the game, we will seriously consider this matter."

Queros and Martin also paid attention to Gao Xiaodong for a short time, and did not know Gao Xiaodong enough. After hearing what Ferguson said, he didn't say anything else.

...

Almost at the same time, in the villa of Porto President Da Costa, Porto, Costa and Mendes were also sitting together for coffee.

This is the first time Dacosta has met Mendes after being punished. Although he was sentenced to two years of not being able to contact football, and Porto's affairs were handed over to general manager Diogo, Dacosta still controls everything behind the scenes.

Mendes looked at Dacosta and smiled and said, "The Chairman is in good spirits."

Dacosta laughed and said, "This small blow is nothing to me. Putting down the club's affairs, I happened to play golf, fishing, go to Switzerland to see the European Cup, and go to Brazil."

Mendes smiled and said, "Just take two years off."

Da Costa said leisurely: "But one thing cannot be solved, and I still don't have the heart to go on vacation."

Mendes smiled and said, "You mean Gao Xiaodong."

Dacosta said: "Yeah, this kid won the bet with me in advance, and it's time for him to return to Porto."

Mendes smiled and said, "The loan contract will end at the end of this season. Gao Xiaodong is already a member of Porto."
Chapter completed!