Football: I can see player entries.

Chapter 242: Season Ends

Judging from the other person's expression, this kid doesn't seem to be just bragging.

But does he even have a brain? Why would he skip going to the first team just to win a youth training championship?

They'll be playing in the Europa League next season!

"Are you serious?"

"You want to stay here and win the championship?"

What if we can't get it?

Li Yanqing's feelings at this moment were similar to Real Madrid's rejection of his transfer due to the reason of "closeness to home".

Neither of them are particularly good.

"Give me another year, and I'm sure I can win the championship."

“It’s not just me who has this confidence, they have it too.”

"We closed the gap a lot of points in the second half of the season this year, and that's the best proof of that."

Li Yichuan pointed to his teammates from the youth training team.

They were all looking this way. Although they didn't know what they were talking about, judging from the expression on head coach Rhine's face, it must have been a happy thing.

Yes, Rhine is very pleased with himself right now.

"plum!"

"I heard the team has added Dybala for next season."

"If I'm not mistaken, we have enough strikers."

"Even if he goes to the first team, he won't get many playing opportunities. Let him stay for another year."

"Ibrahimovic, Dybala, Murphy, Matias, we already have four players, but there's only one center forward."

“Rhine, Matias mainly plays as a winger, and I don’t plan to use Dybala as a center forward…” Li Yanqing shook his head.

Actually, he can play center forward.

However, physical strength and speed are not the player's strengths, and he cannot handle the roles of either Ibrahimovic or Murphy.

The most suitable approach is for the team to switch to a 4-1-3-2 formation.

With one less defensive midfielder, Dybala can unleash his full potential by playing as a shadow striker.

Therefore, the preferred center forward positions are still Ibrahimovic and Murphy.

"However, as long as you think it through yourself, that's fine."

"If you go now, I can guarantee you a substitute role. But if the team buys another striker, you'll have to compete for even the substitute position..."

"Of course, I'm not afraid of competition!" As soon as Li Yanqing relented, Li Yichuan immediately agreed.

He was indeed very determined.

“Alright, as you wish.” Li Yanqing nodded helplessly, then turned to look at Rhine.

"Next season I may select two or three players from the youth academy."

"The specific location depends on how well the transfer window is filled."

"I'm just letting you know in advance so you won't accuse me of ruining your championship plans."

"Not everyone will use this reason to reject me, right?"

"Don't worry, this kid is the most stubborn..." Rhine grinned, and you could tell from his expression how much he liked the kid.

"That's settled then. One last thing: let Jens lead a few matches for the youth team."

"Training matches are fine too."

"He wants to be the head coach?" Rhein's first reaction was that Lehmann was preparing to switch jobs.

"Maybe, but the current goal is just to make sure he doesn't mess up the game when I'm not around."

"Ha, sorry, sorry..."

Lyman's vacation shouldn't be lonely.

Because of the smaller number of players, the youth training team has to do much more work than the first team.

It's like giving him a "head coach experience card".

After confirming these things, Li Yanqing returned to his office.

As is customary, there will be a celebratory party tonight.

Apart from Robinson's absence, the roster is almost identical to that of last year when the team was upgraded.

Beer, bonuses...

Just thinking about it makes me dizzy.

Then tomorrow, everyone can start enjoying their holiday.

Apart from the coaching staff.

He also has to work with Barker on transfer matters.

They can only rest once the roster is finalized.

"I seem to remember you saying before that you wanted to poach a few players from Manchester United?"

"Aren't you going to consider this transfer window?"

Lyman still remembered what Li Yanqing had said earlier.

"Of course I've considered it, but I don't want any of the players seeking transfers this time."

"Smalling, Sanchez, Lukaku, Fellaini..."

These players have all been put on Solskjaer's transfer market list, with Lukaku and Sanchez already confirmed to be loaned to Inter Milan.

Fellaini is too old, and Li Yanqing doesn't think much of him.

He doesn't really have any intention of buying players from Manchester United anymore.

Those people I knew before either transferred or were loaned out.

The rest are either too close to Pogba, or like De Gea, who won't be leaving anytime soon.

"Actually, I think Smalling is quite good."

"We can rent it."

"He's 1.92 meters tall. If all goes well, we won't need Ibrahimovic to act as an air defense tower in the penalty area anymore."

“But he’s almost 30…” Li Yanqing was about to say that the other person was not young either, when he suddenly paused.

While signing them as long-term starters is certainly unreliable, temporarily loaning them out is still an option.

Perfect timing, he also needs a player like that to test his vocabulary skill training.

After all, not all of the three players previously selected may actually join the team.

Having multiple alternatives is also good.

"Alright, let's propose a loan then."

"Varane hasn't had many opportunities to play since he joined Manchester United."

"I think he would be happy to come..."

Barker's work efficiency remains as high as ever.

Three days later, Li Yanqing received his first reply.

"Negotiations with the other three players, apart from José Jiménez, have proceeded smoothly to the next stage."

"The only problem is Smalling; Manchester United want to sell him outright, not on loan."

"And they're asking for 30 million."

Barker spoke directly with Woodward this time, and Woodward promptly raised his expected offer.

Li Yanqing, on the other hand, seemed quite assertive about this.

It's not a necessity, why buy it? It's good enough that they're willing to rent it.

"Three million for a one-year lease."

"Take it or leave it."

Did he think I was talking business with him?

"If I can successfully secure Manolas and Mangala, I can add another position."

"And I've already decided on someone!"

In addition to the defenders, Li Yanqing also wants to add a versatile midfielder.

A versatile player who can play in any midfield position, even if he can only defend when on the wing.

It just needs to be enough to help the team make tactical changes.

Soriano, currently playing for Villarreal, has come into his sights with this 27-year-old player...