Chapter 172 The Three-Party Secret Talk (5)
After ending the discussion on sharing players and medical information, this secret meeting finally ushered in a topic that everyone present was most concerned about - helping each other and banning malicious competition!
Ferguson naturally attaches great importance to this topic. Because Manchester United is currently facing a very serious problem, that is, the lack of a reliable goalkeeper!
Since the meritorious goalkeeper Schmeichel chose to retire after the 98-99 season, Manchester United has never had a goalkeeper position that can reassure Ferguson. If Batterz and Howard can still be said to be unable to play stably enough and only occasionally get one or two tricks, then Carol, Tebby, Bosnitch and others can only be described as nightmare. Even if these guys represent the Red Devils in the game, they can start to blow Manchester United fans out of a cold sweat!
If Manchester United had not been in its heyday at the time, and the golden midfielder built by Beckham and Giggs and others had a rare rival in English football, Manchester United would have probably been killed by these parallel goalkeepers. How could it have been the glory of the three consecutive championships in the UK?
Therefore, if we really want to help each other, then Manchester United is undoubtedly the most needed support. After all, the degree of Manchester United goalkeepers' cheating over the years can be said to be well-known, and Tottenham and Chelsea, who do not need to worry about goalkeepers, will definitely help Manchester United on this. Otherwise, the three leagues created by George might be facing a situation of stillbirth.
Most importantly, Chelsea and Tottenham have more than one excellent goalkeeper in the goalkeeper position. Although Akinfeev and Cech have settled in the main position with their outstanding and stable swings after joining Chelsea and Tottenham, this does not mean that Kudicini and Kathy Keller are useless - the former also helped Chelsea win the third place in the UK and the semi-finals of the Champions League last season, and the latter is the main goalkeeper for Tottenham to win the double championship in the League Cup and the FA Cup!
If one of the two can be taken by this opportunity to bring one of the two to Old Trafford, then the three alliances will definitely not lose money this time! Because this will not only greatly strengthen the weakest link of Manchester United's lineup, but also test the sincerity of Tottenham and Chelsea in this alliance. If George is serious enough about the three alliances, even if he is unwilling, he will definitely choose to sell Casey Keller to Manchester United, or persuade Abram to sell Kudicini to the Red Devils!
"Do you want to get from us Casey Keller or Cudicini to fill in Manchester United's shortcomings in goalkeeper position?" After hearing Ferguson's request and receiving the opponent's affirmative answer, George thought for a moment and gave a smile, "Alex, if I agree with your request, which one would you choose to play for Manchester United?"
To be honest, George was not surprised by Ferguson's request. Because in his previous life, a similar scene was staged between Juventus and AC Milan. At that time, Buffon was accidentally injured in the Berlusconi Cup and needed to rest for three months. Therefore, AC Milan, as an ally, urgently loaned the substitute goalkeeper Abiatti to the Zebras for half a season to help Juventus survive the goalkeeper crisis!
Although Milan fans' attitudes towards this loan incident are not unified, it has to be said that AC Milan's move has maintained its alliance relationship well with Juventus. If it weren't for the later telephone gate incident, Berlusconi, who was very unfair to take advantage of the situation in a crisis, led to a breakup between Juventus and Milan, I'm afraid the Holy League really has the hope of achieving its domination over Italian football!
Therefore, before the meeting began, George made an estimate for Ferguson's request to introduce Casey Keller or Cudicini from Tottenham and Chelsea, and set corresponding countermeasures.
"Uh..." George's question successfully put Ferguson in a dilemma. Faced with these two goalkeepers with excellent abilities, Sir Joseph was obviously a little difficult when making a choice - no matter which one he chose, Ferguson felt that the other person might be more suitable for Manchester United now.
In terms of strength alone, Cudicini, who was still the main goalkeeper at Chelsea last season, undoubtedly surpassed Casey Keller, but in Ferguson's eyes, choosing Casey Keller, who is already 35 years old, is also quite good. Because generally speaking, such veterans do not have too high requirements for playing time, so after Ferguson finds a goalkeeper who is truly suitable for Manchester United, Casey Keller, who is demoted to a substitute, will not easily cause any trouble in the team.
"I have a little superficial idea about this issue." Seeing that Ferguson was unable to make a decision, Edwards suddenly had an inspiration in his mind and made a suggestion that he thought was quite "reasonable". "Vissue Nelson, Chairman Abramovich, it would be better for you to rent Casey Keller and Cudicini to Manchester United for a year, and then we will decide which one should be bought out based on their performance during their time at Manchester United. You see, is this feasible?"
For many years, Ferguson has asked the club to increase budgets in the transfer market and strengthen Manchester United's overall strength by introducing strong aids, so that the Red Devils can create new glory in the Champions League. Martin Edwards, who was in the then Manchester United CEO, held a lot of profits, refused to agree, which directly led to Manchester United's top seasons in the domestic league and their achievements in the European arena. Now, Edwards has applied his miserly style to this secret meeting, and the result is naturally self-evident!
"Haha." Sure enough, after hearing Edwards' suggestion, George and Abu were too lazy to even bother to deal with it, so they directly used a tone as their answer to the plan.
I don’t want to pay any price, I want to use our players in vain, and there are only two at a time. You are daydreaming and haven’t woken up yet?! This is the only view George and Abu’s in his heart at this moment.
"I'd better want Cudicini. Rent first and then buy, and the buyout fee is 10,000 euros." Edwards's poor performance made Ferguson unable to bear it anymore, and he quickly made the final decision. After hesitating for a long time, Sir Joseph chose Cudicini, who took effect faster. Because Ferguson couldn't guarantee when Manchester United would find another Schmeichel.
"Trade!" Abu did not choose to bargain with the other party about Ferguson's offer, but readily agreed to the Lord's request. "However, during the period of the loan of Cudicini, Manchester United will be responsible for paying the salary and bonus. Sir Ferguson, you should have no objection to this, right?"
"Of course." Ferguson nodded and agreed to Abu's request - his face was not as thick as Edwards. After accepting such a big favor from the other party, he dared to ask for a free loan.
Chapter completed!