Episode [257]: Sell the Glass Man for a Sky-High Price

Black shop!

Super black!

Europe's No. 1 black shop!

Arsene Wenger's chest was filled with endless anger, and he was about to spew out hot flames, burning the brazen guy in front of him to ashes.

Nima, he has seen many black stores, but he has never seen such a dark one.

A fifth striker, Nima, is going to sell for 10 million pounds? Damn, do you think everyone is a fool? Or does it appear that your own IQ is not enough? And Diaby, how dare you call this guy 15 million pounds? You have never seen money, have you?

When Diaby joined Leeds United last year, his worth was only 2 million pounds. It has only been one season, and it has been directly worth eight times. Fuck, this black shop is too dark.

And this season Diaby doesn't have many chances to play, and there is nothing too amazing. Arsene Wenger admits that Diaby has raised the price, but at most it is only 6-8 million pounds, 10 million pounds is the sky, and 15 million pounds, you are crazy about money!

And Thomas Vermaelen, £20m, oh my god, what a centre-back is that?

Of course, if Thomas Vermaelen was the main central defender of Leeds United last season, the £20 million would indeed be worth it. After all, he is the main central defender of a team that has won two consecutive Premier League titles, so it is worth the price.

But last season, Thomas Vermaelen was not the main central defender of Leeds United. This guy's worth should be around 12 million pounds. How could it soar to 20 million pounds all of a sudden?

Although it is said that there is a shortage of good central defenders in world football, it is not possible to start the price like this.

Arsene Wenger kept complaining to Zhong Cheng, expressing his dissatisfaction.

Zhong Cheng didn't dare. He said, "Mr. Alseina Winne, you are wrong. Thomas Vermarren is the main center guard of our Leeds United season last season. In the early days of the league, he partnered with Kongpani. Even Pick was later injured. Thomas was still the main force. Only in the middle and late stages, Thomas was injured, and then he lost the team's main position. After he was injured, Pique and Kompani had formed a new strong central defender combination, so Thomas lost his position! "

Arsene Wenger nodded slightly, the fact is indeed the case.

Zhong Cheng continued: "That is to say, Thomas lost the main position not because of his lack of strength. It's because he was not lucky enough. It was because of injuries that he lost what he should have. After recovering from his injury, he also came off the bench many times. There is no problem with the strength he has shown. On the contrary, he is one step closer. If it is not for the fear of destroying the stability of the defense line, I am willing to let Thomas return to the position of the main central defender. You have to understand this point. Isn't the main central defender of a team that has won the Premier League championship for two consecutive years not worth 20 million pounds?" ? You go to see Ferdinand, are you looking at how much Pepe was just brought in by Real Madrid?"

Yes, not long after the season ended, Real Madrid announced the introduction of Porto's Brazilian-Portuguese dual nationality central defender Pepe at a price of 30 million euros.

A central defender from the Portuguese League can be worth 30 million euros. Why is the main central defender of the Premier League for two consecutive championships and the main central defender of the Champions League quarter-finals not worth 20 million pounds?

Hearing what Zhong Cheng said, Arsene Wenger was really speechless!

What Zhong Cheng said is very reasonable. Pepe can be worth 30 million euros. Why can't Thomas Vermaelen be worth 20 million pounds? Although he thought what Zhong Cheng said was very reasonable, it was too expensive.

Zhong Cheng's sudden words made Arsene Wenger make up his mind: "I might as well tell you that Real Madrid is interested in Thomas Vermaelen. They hope that Thomas Vermaelen can form a new central defender with Pepe. This is a champion central defender. Now their offer is 18 million pounds, and it is the first offer!"

Hearing this, Arsene Wenger really stopped breathing, and suddenly became anxious.

Zhong Cheng said: "With Real Madrid's purchasing power and Real Madrid's superstar policy, I believe you should understand that they will spare no effort when they see a player. So, you don't have much time left, Mr. Arsene Wenger!"

Zhong Cheng did not deceive Arsene Wenger. Real Madrid really offered Thomas Vermaelen. Since Zhong Cheng accepted Leeds United, Thomas Vermaelen was the main central defender of the Leeds United club. He was the absolute main force and contributor to Leeds United's promotion and winning the UEFA Cup. After that, Leeds United won the Premier League title for two consecutive times. Thomas Vermaelen is also the main center back of the club. Thomas Vermaelen is the European champion center back.

Real Madrid wants to build a new line of defense for Pepe and Thomas Vermaelen. These two are very strong and also young. If they are introduced, Real Madrid will not worry about the position of central defender in the next ten years.

Real Madrid only made a direct offer of 18 million pounds when they came up, and they are preparing to introduce Thomas Vermaelen.

And Zhong Cheng also told Arsene Wenger a bad news, saying: "Thomas is going to change his agent now, which is Pepe's agent Jorge Mendes. This time, Real Madrid's acquisition of Thomas is Jorge Mendes. So your time is really running out, Mr. Arsene Wenger!"

Arsene Wenger had thought he was on track to win Thomas Vermaelen. Now it seems that I am really a little whimsical.

Of course, Arsene Wenger is not worried that Zhong Cheng is lying to himself. Because the circle of professional football is so big, it is very easy for a person like Arsene Wenger to know some football news.

Zhong Cheng is a smart person, and he is also a football player with a high status. He doesn't bother to tell these lies, so Arsene Wenger feels such urgency.

Arsene Wenger asked: "How did your club answer Real Madrid?"

Zhong Cheng said with a chuckle: "Of course I directly rejected it. Although 18 million pounds is a lot, it is too little for Thomas Vermaelen. If we really intend to sell Thomas Vermaelen to Real Madrid, I believe that around 25 million pounds is very possible!"

Arsene Wenger's breathing was stagnant, and he suddenly felt a little uncomfortable. He suddenly felt that Thomas Vermaelen seemed to be leaving him.

However, the Arsenal team is really short of a central defender, and a reliable central defender. He finally fell in love with Thomas Vermaelen. He naturally hopes to bring Thomas Wilma to the Arsenal team. How did he know that the Real Madrid team actually stepped in, damn it!

Arsene Wenger raised his head and said, "Well, Mr. Loya, 20 million pounds, let's take Thomas Vermaelen away!"

Arsene Wenger really gritted his teeth and trembled. This is a big determination.

After Arsene Wenger uttered these words, he could feel that his heart ached so badly, as if a piece of his flesh had been cut off. Even he was afraid that he would regret it the next moment, because the price was too expensive.

However, Zhong Cheng suddenly shook his head.

Zhong Cheng said: "I'm sorry, Mr. Arsene Wenger, 20 million pounds is too low. We just received a new round of offers from Real Madrid, and they directly increased the transfer fee to 25 million pounds!"

Arsene Wenger's eyes widened suddenly, staring at Zhong Cheng firmly, as if he was about to eat Zhong Cheng.

Zhong Cheng immediately shrugged and said, "Mr. Wenger, I won't lie to you about such things. You should be very well informed!"

Arsene Wenger was like a deflated ball in an instant, and it seemed that Thomas Vermaelen had no chance with him. Because 20 million pounds is really his limit, and it won't be worth it for him to raise it after that. Even he thinks 20 million pounds is a bit inflated.

However, Arsene Wenger is really reluctant to give up Thomas Vermaelen. Thomas Vermaelen is a very important piece of the puzzle in his plan.

However, they will never pay 25 million pounds, absolutely!

Zhong Cheng said: "Mr. Wenger, you are not without opportunities now. Because Real Madrid and the bid reached 25 million pounds, but they are going to pay in installments. The first time they paid 18 million pounds directly, and the remaining 7 million pounds will be paid off in two years, and there are some conditions. So, I think you still have a chance!"

Yes, Zhong Cheng will agree to pay in installments. Because Zhong Cheng knows Thomas Vermaelen's glass man attributes, if they pay in installments, they obviously won't be able to get the next 7 million pounds. In any case, he did not agree to pay in installments.

Hearing this, Arsene Wenger raised his head directly, staring at Zhong Cheng, as if asking what you mean?

Zhong Cheng chuckled and said, "I can feel the importance that Mr. Wenger attaches to Thomas, and I also hope to form a good relationship with Mr. Wenger. In this way, if the 22 million pounds are paid in one lump sum, Thomas Vermaelen will be your Arsenal player!"

For a moment, Arsene Wenger was really tempted. However, the price of 22 million pounds was really too high, ridiculously high, and Arsene Wenger refused with great determination. He bit the 20 million pounds to death and did not let go. If the price was higher than that, he would have to give up Thomas Vermaelen.

However, Arsene Wenger is really very optimistic about Thomas Vermaelen. In the end, Arsene Wenger added 1 million pounds and finally agreed to acquire Thomas Vermaelen for 21 million pounds.

Seeing that Arsene Wenger agreed, Zhong Cheng was very excited.

You know, in later generations, when Thomas Vermaelen transferred to Arsenal two years later, it was only 10 million pounds. However, at that time Thomas Vermaelen was not just the main central defender of Ajax. The current Thomas Vermaelen is the main center back of the UEFA Cup champion, and even the main center back of the Premier League for two consecutive victories. These glory bonuses and his excellent performance will naturally increase his worth a lot.

However, in Zhong Cheng's view, being able to sell for 21 million pounds is already a sky-high price.

Of course, after the transfer was reported later, most people still thought that Arsenal had made a good deal. At least, it is much better than Real Madrid's 30 million euros in bringing in a central defender Pepe from the Portuguese Super League. After all, Thomas Vermaelen is a man who has proven himself in the European arena and has won the UEFA Cup as a main player!