The club's managers can already enjoy a short break at this time, and only the managers of the big teams need to make media appearances from time to time. The players who have the national team match are not able to rest yet, because when the league is over, the national team game is still waiting for them.

On June 11, England played a warm-up match at home against former South American powerhouse Uruguay. Four days later, at the new Wembley Stadium, they will face their qualifying opponents, Serbia.

After this game, those internationals will be able to go on vacation.

England won 2-1 against Uruguay, with goals contributed by Steven Gerrard and Wayne Rooney. The Uruguayan only relied on Palermo striker Edinson Cavani to pull a goal back in the 90th minute.

At home to Serbia, it was a little tougher. After Mitchel opened the scoring in the opening 11 minutes, Serbia launched a frantic comeback that left a tired England team unable to fight back. The 1-0 lead allowed the Serbs to always see hope, so they did not stop attacking for a moment.

It wasn't until the last minute of stoppage time that Abonlaho, who came on as a substitute in the second half, grasped the Serbian pressure with all his might, hoping for an equalizer, and left the space to run long distances with the ball and score the decisive goal. England took a solid step towards Spain with a 2-0 win over Serbia at their home stadium to remain top of the group.

Then European football entered the summer transfer period.

Countless scenes that fans look forward to and are excited about are staged in front of the world.

But for Nottingham Forest fans, there aren't many good memories of this summer.

No matter what banners they put up outside the club, no matter how much they protested, they did not leave the team's main goalkeeper, the Russian international Akinfeev. This man, who once won back a lot of glory for the team with his own hands, was called Peter. Hilton, who is the best successor to Forest, went to Manchester United for £25 million.

Jose Mourinho finally got the consistent goalkeeper he dreamed of, while Forest fans once again launched a protest march against the club's hierarchy.

Although the club then brought in Schmeichel Jr. But in terms of strength and fame, Casper. Schmeichel was unable to and Igor. Akinfeev is on a par.

Not long after, Woodgate also left Forest for £13 million and returned to Middlesbrough.

Of course, the most popular Forest player in the transfer market is George. Wood, Gareth. Bell and Mitchel. If Evan. Dogotti was willing to say that the three men would bring him at least £130 million in transfer fee income.

But Evan. Dogetty was still a little sane at last, and he said more than once that George. Wood is not for sale for the team, a flag that you don't want to take away with any amount of money.

As for the others...... As long as the other party can make a crazy offer that makes him excited. Then there is no one who cannot walk.

Of course, there are also doubts that if there is a club for George. Wood made an offer that made the world go crazy, so Evan. Dogetty will certainly not hesitate to push the Forest flag into the transfer market.

It's a pity that Wood comes from a midfielder, and clubs who are willing to spend a lot of money on attacking players are not willing to waste too much euros on a defensive player.

It's Mitchell and Gareth. Bell has received quite a few exciting offers.

Barcelona made an offer of £30 million for Mitchel plus Germany's "Super Mario" Gomez, which made the Forest team a little excited.

Even Mitchel wondered if he should play in a different environment. The sale of Akinfeev at the top made him very unhappy, and Barcelona is a giant, so it is not a loss to go there.

But Donn didn't want the team he had built up to fall apart so quickly. He tactfully told the hesitant Mitchel in his column that he was scouting players mainly in the domestic league. After all, foreign leagues are too far away, and it is impossible for him to grasp the status of players playing abroad in time. And he also used Lennon as an example, telling Mitchel that going to a foreign big club may not really be smooth sailing.

The Barcelona man must have hated Donn to the core, because even if he is no longer sitting in the Forest manager's position, he will still try to go against Barcelona.

Nothing else. He could have more influence and status than Donn in the minds of Forest's veteran players.

Since Donn euphemistically expressed his idea that he didn't want Mitchel to play abroad, Mitchel also obediently chose to stay. His agent was disappointed, but there was nothing he could do, because in any case, the player's personal will is decisive. Unless he can convince Mitchel to accept Barcelona's offer. Otherwise, even if Forest agreed to Barcelona's offer, the transfer would not have materialised. But obviously, his agent, who has stayed by Mitchel's side for a long time, is no better than his mentor Tony in terms of influence on Mitchel. Downland.

With another huge amount of income, Mitchel's agent must have hated Don so much, even when he was with his lover, he might have to curse Don in his heart.

Gareth. Bell's situation is a bit more complicated.

He's just like his teammates. We have received a number of offers of interest from clubs. But he is not an England international and Done has no right to interfere in his whereabouts.

To go or to stay, he can only decide.

A left-back who is both offensive and defensive is very popular, especially as this left-back will also take a good set-piece.

Bayern Munich, Juventus and AC Milan all want such a good left-back.

However, these three teams are not generous landlords. The highest offer was £18 million from Bayern Munich.

For Evan. Dogetty and Alan. For Adams, this top offer is nothing short of an insult to them. So they rejected offers from three clubs, but did not completely close the door to transfer negotiations. Again, as long as there is a crazy offer that satisfies them, no one is for sale.

When Gareth. While Bale didn't know where he would play in the future, another familiar Forest player chose to leave.

Mathias. Fernandez left Forest on a transfer for £20 million. His destination is Atletico Madrid in La Liga.

Evan. Dogotti is not worried that his departure will affect the strength of the team. Because he has Niklas who has grown up. Milan. But for those fans who have followed the team through its most glorious years. The departure of each player is like the farewell of an old friend. Let them cling to them.

There were also angry fans who put up protest signs at Wilford: "Mr. Doggerty, how many more do you have to sell to be willing?" ”

The voice hasn't fallen here, and Yoneo over there. Shelvey was sold for another eight million pounds.

Until the start of the new season of the Premier League, Gareth. Bale is still in the transfer maelstrom.

While Bayern and Juventus, as well as AC Milan in Evan. Dogety's lion retreated in the face of his mouth, but a new buyer came in to fill the void they had left behind.

Real Madrid, the best club of the last century, which has always had a lot of money and frequently set world transfer fee records in football, made an offer to Nottingham Forest. An offer of £27 million was made to Bell.

Evan. Dogetty was keen to build a good relationship with Real Madrid through this deal, but Allen told him that if he sold it for 27 million, it would make them think that we were too easy to deal with and not interested. So the Forest counter-offered £34 million.

That's a lot of money for a defender...... But it's not a shocking sky-high price, and with Real Madrid's deep pockets, it's nothing.

The Forest fans panicked, knowing they might be losing another favourite player. They realised that it was no longer useful to go to the club to protest. Because no one cares about the fans, especially when the club is still his own club.

This time they pleaded with the player himself.

Outside Bale's apartment, fans began to gather spontaneously and chant the Forest anthem and a hymn written for Bale. Holding a sign asking Bell to leave behind and a portrait of Bell.

Real Madrid have accepted Forest's offer.

This is a bad sign.

Because it means that Real Madrid can already negotiate a contract with Bale's agent. As long as Bale signs his contract, he will leave Nottingham Forest forever and leave the team he has been with for 12 years.

The call for Bale not to go has been louder, and many Forest fans are going through various channels. I hope their favorite "little monkey" will listen to the fans and not choose to leave. Although they know that Nottingham Forest today has no attractive capital to stay.

"There's a text of the contract coming from Real Madrid. Bell's agent, who is also his father, told him.

In the past, Bell lived alone in Nottingham, with his father and mother. But this summer, his dad has to be with him.

The singing and shouting of the fans could still be heard outside the closed window.

"Gareth! Gareth! Gareth! ”

Bell sat on the couch, listening to the voices, a little confused.

"Real Madrid's opening conditions are very attractive. "As a father broker. Always thinking about his son, he read the contract again.

The father turned his head to look at his son, apparently he hadn't heard what he had just said. He sighed, "If you can't make a decision, I think you can give Mr. Donn a call." ”

Bell finally looked up at his father.

"Uh...... I thought maybe he had some advice, better than my advice as a father. He winked at his son.

Gareth. It was as if a light was shining in Bell's head. In the past, when the leader was in the team, he would ask him if he was unsure of his idea, why did he forget it now?

Don was sitting reclining on the bed. Just read a book by the lamp on the bedside table. He has black-rimmed eyes. Frowning slightly. He looked much older than he was.

At this time, he and Bale were in the same city, and he had heard a lot of rumors about Bale's transfer. But he didn't expect to get a call from Beldy.

"Boss. I need help. Those were Bell's first words on the phone.

"What's wrong, Gareth?" Don asked knowingly.

"I'm confused right now...... I don't know what to do. Bell's voice was low and his mood was not high.

Don didn't rush to answer, he listened intently, and noticed a faint noise coming from the other end of the phone.

"Haven't those fans left yet?" He turned over and retrieved his watch on the bedside table, and it was almost eleven o'clock in the evening.

Apparently Bell also looked at the time, and he replied, "In another half an hour they will disperse." "It's been like this these days, and Bell is used to it.

Donn laughed silently. "Gareth. Would you like to stay with Forest? ”

Bell shook his head and replied, "I don't know." I was determined to stay...... But after a season, I hesitated......"

"Would you like to hear my opinion?"

"Yes, I think. ”

Don was silent for a moment, took his eyes off the bridge of his nose and set them aside, then closed them.

He seemed to be reminiscing about his time with Bale, how he had inadvertently met the Welsh kid and how he had brought him back to Nottingham...... And his funny chatter dad.

"Gareth ......"

"I'm listening, sir. ”

"If I were a regular Forest fan. I think maybe I'll keep you in front of your window tonight with a song......"

"So you want me to stay?" There was a hint of anticipation in Bell's tone.

"Hear me out, Gareth. But I'm a soccer coach, and some things can't be left to the emotions alone. Of course, reason doesn't mean that you have to go to Real Madrid to be better than at Forest, but there are better possibilities than here, and there are worse possibilities than here. There are many possibilities for the future. I can't tell you which might be better. If I let you stay and the Forest team is doing badly, then I'm doing you a disservice. If you ask me to leave, you lose yourself in the dressing room of the big house. Then I'm hurting you. ”

Bell listened patiently.

"So I think you should follow your own original ideas. But you're only twenty-five years old, so it's normal for you to want to go out and explore. ”

Don didn't give him a choice, because it wasn't his business in the first place.

After listening to him, Bell asked, "Chief, emotionally speaking, don't you want me to leave?" ”

This question was asked to Donn's heart, in fact, since the first Forest player he was familiar with was sold, his feelings could not accept such a reality. That's why he tries not to pay attention to the transfer rumours related to Forest.

Kompany, Pepe, Akinfeev ...... These people are all heroes who follow him to fight the world. As a coach who has put all his heart and soul into the team. He values this feeling.

"If possible, Gareth, I mean if possible...... I'd rather none of you go. Don said this very affectionately, without the slightest unnaturalness, because this was what he really thought in his heart. "But......" he accentuated his tone, making a twist.

He was about to say more when he was interrupted by Bell's quick words, "No, chief." I know what to choose! ”

Then he hung up.

Tang En looked at the phone in his hand in a daze. He thought he had guessed what Bell would decide. Although it was a bit selfish to think so, he was happy.

Yes. Be tickled pink.

He laughed.

On the night of the day, in the same place, when the lights were on, when the night wind had not yet blown away the heat of the day, there were no less than 100 people gathered here. They held banners and portraits of Bale, singing and shouting in an attempt to win Bale's hearts with the affection of the fans.

Today's daytime sports news and media reports that Real Madrid's negotiations with Bale have reached a critical stage, and it may be announced that Bale's arrival will be announced by the weekend.

As the vice-captain of the current Forest team, Gareth. Bale enjoys a high level of prestige among fans. He came out of the Forest Academy and was the one who came out of the Forest Academy. An iconic figure like Wood. He is optimistic and cheerful, even after suffering a serious injury, he did not give up football. Donn's main player in his glory days, the nickname "Little Monkey" reflects everyone's love for him, if such a player leaves the Forest team, then what kind of confidence can the Forest team give the fans?

As the fans gathered more and more and the singing became louder, someone noticed that the windows that had been closed for the previous days were opened.

More and more people noticed the change, and they stopped singing and shouting, and looked up at the window quietly.

"Are you really sure, son?"

Bell's father asked, standing inside the house with his phone in hand.

Bell stood at the window, and the night wind blew the curtains, his hair, and his heart. There seemed to be more people in the dark down there than in the sky, and they all looked up at themselves.

"Yes, Dad. I decided. Bell nodded.

He walked to the window and shook out what he was holding, and a cheer erupted from below.

Because he was holding a red Nottingham Forest shirt in his hand.

Behind him, the father dialed Baldano's phone: "...... Mr. Baldano? I am...... Yes, I brought his reply...... My son ......" he turned to look at Bale standing at the window, who was waving to the fans below, and the audience cheered again.

'He is grateful for Real Madrid's interest in him, and it is the dream of any professional footballer to play for a team as great as Real Madrid...... However my son has reaffirmed to me his love for Nottingham Forest, he will not sign the contract and he will remain at Nottingham Forest. ”

Bale put the crest on Forest's shirt to his mouth and kissed it, and the cheers below were louder.

"Gareth! Gareth! Gareth! ”

"Forest Forest, Nottingham Forest!!"

The next day, Bale's father contacted the media and announced Bale's decision to stay in the club, which made the hearts of Nottingham Forest fans fall to the ground.

Perhaps the biggest disappointment was Real Madrid president Florentino, whose favourite turned down his offer.

The most upset person is probably Evan. Dogetty too.

Bale pledged allegiance to the Forest, but the Forest's top leader didn't appreciate it in his heart. His refusal cost him the opportunity to build a good relationship with Real Madrid, and he also lost a lot of money......

However, on the surface, he also made a speech saying that he was glad that Bale finally chose to stay, which proves that loyalty is still priceless. He assured that Bale would return to glory with the Forest team.

But I'm afraid everyone is booing him in their hearts......

Chris Lak later said he was happy to see Gareth in the roster for the new season. Bell's name. Compared with the chairman's hypocrisy, the manager's joy is from the heart. Bale is definitely an irreplaceable player in the team, and with him on the left, it is reassuring.

Forest's liveliest transfer farce of the summer is over, and the new season has begun......