Volume 6 Crimson Chapter 21 Asking for a Hidden Price
Don't guess, don't even think. Coming to Donne, hoping that the person to talk to him must be Alan. Adams.
When it comes to money, his nose is more sensitive than that of a wolfdog.
Don also knew that he would have to come to him sooner or later. This summer, he broke two good things in his mind. One is Ribery and the other is the just-concluded Van Nistelrooy "Blank Cheque Gate". Even if these two transactions are completed, the club's financial situation will be greatly improved.
This time, Alan is not the club's marketing manager if he doesn't look for him again.
"I knew you were coming to me, you see." Donn pointed to the table, on which were two cups of steaming coffee. "I've been preparing two glasses for the past few days."
Alan is very helpless, there are really not many ways to deal with a hooligan like Donn.
"Okay, Tony. Now that you know I'm coming to you, you obviously know why. I'm not going to talk nonsense, can you listen to me? β
Don made a gesture of please and sat down in the boss's chair himself.
"To be honest, I don't know much about things inside the team, so I don't know what you think of Bendtner. But I think it's best to sell him now. β
Donn nodded, motioning for him to continue.
"On the one hand, Bendtner doesn't want to stay in the team at all, and it's not wise to force him to stay with a player like that. It could also cause turmoil in the locker room. With that, Alan glanced at Don and saw that he had his head down, as if in deep thought. After all, this came to Tang En's realm, and he was afraid that Tang En would have some bad reaction. Now it seems, with a slight sigh of relief, he continued: "On the other hand, I won't hide it from you, Tony. The club is in great need of money right now. After you promised to give Ribery a pay increase, the rest of the team did the same and we have to meet their demands. In addition, the actual cost of building a new stadium was more than we budgeted, and some of the expenses were completely uncontrollable......"
At this point, Alan must admit that it was his own inexperience. After all, he didn't do engineering projects before, and he didn't know many of the doorways inside, and it wasn't until the new stadium started that he found that many things had not been considered before. So I could only fill in the "third point" with money...... ...... The global economic environment is not good right now. β
Donn didn't know anything about what Allen was saying, he was an economic idiot, and the term "global economic environment" sounded like something from another world.
"We need money to deal with some emergencies." After saying that, Alan spread his hands. He'd told Don everything he could say. After working with Don for a few years, he was already familiar with the man's last name. Donne's surname is very tough, and sometimes a bit of an unreasonable smack, but he's not a stubborn one. There are only two ways to make him accept what he is not willing to do: first, persuade him with good words and talk clearly about the stakes for him, he is a smart person, and he naturally knows which one is the best to choose; Second, a simple and crude approach. Bypass Don directly, don't let him know, and tell him after the matter is decided and put into action, the so-called "raw rice is cooked and ripe".
Of course, the second option would permanently damage the relationship between the two people, and Alan would not choose to do so unless it was absolutely necessary. What about the first option...... The only risk is not knowing if Don will be persuaded every time.
Like this time.
After quietly listening to Allen's statement, Don was silent for a moment before raising his head to look at the other party. "That's right, Alan. I have to apologize to you. β
"Huh?" Allan. Adams was confused.
"Something about Van Nistelrooy. I haven't consulted you about what I'm going to do before, so you must be angry, right? Don said to Alan very seriously.
Alan hurriedly waved his hand: "I know what you're going to do, but I really don't know what you're going to do." Besides, don't think so badly of me. I'm a businessman, but I'm also a temperamental person. I can't accept Manchester City's almost insulting approach either. Businessmen pay attention to equal relations in business, everyone is the same, and no one is much more noble than others. β
Seeing Allen's serious explanation, Don En smiled first.
"Can you give me time to think about Bendtner?"
Alan knew that he couldn't ask Don to make a decision now, and he was willing to consider it, rather than directly refuse, which was already very face-saving. So he stood up and nodded, "Remember you're running out of time, Tony." β
β»β»β»Yes, time is running out. It's August 27, less than four days before the transfer window closes.
Done didn't talk to Bendtner again, Bendtner's father didn't call Done again, and City didn't make another new offer. Did they give up? This matter was solved silently?
Of course it is impossible.
Don was trying to calm his mind and then sort it out. Although the interview with Bendtner ended in an unhappy one, Donn was still reluctant to let the Danes go. Mainly...... He didn't want to sell him to Manchester City, and the thought of the Arab's face made him sick.
As Don stood alone on the edge of the training ground, he heard a sudden twitch on the training ground.
Got into a fight?
Ever since Zim Bonda and Bendtner had that affair, Donn has been very sensitive to this. He hurriedly collected his attention and looked intently.
A group of people were running towards one point, and through the cracks, he saw the team's number one center Van Nistelrooy rubbing his thighs and sitting helplessly on the ground.
Injured?
He ran over to see what was going on.
When the team members saw the leader coming, they all consciously got out of the way. He walked straight up to Van Nistelrooy and asked Fleming, who was busy. "What's going on?"
"Thigh muscle strain." Fleming heard Donn's voice and glanced up at him, perhaps the frowning brow of the other party gave him another understanding, so he added: "It's not a big deal, but he definitely won't be able to play this weekend." β
Hearing him say this, Van Nistelrooy smiled and comforted Donne: "I'm fine, sir. β
Donn nodded, then walked out. Tang saw it on the side and caught up: "The starting list is going to be adjusted." Bendtner......"
Don shook his head: "The day after tomorrow, we will play 451." β
"What is that '1'?"
"Eastwood."
Don looked at Don strangely.
Don didn't respond to his doubts, and just turned and walked away.
Don had no choice but to look back at Bendtner in the crowd, who was standing to the side drinking water, and his teammates around him were talking about Van Nistelrooy's accidental injury. Lennon seemed to be still talking to him, but Bendtner could tell that he was absent-minded.
Does he want to play in this game, or not?
In the third round of the league, Nottingham Forest will face a tough opponent β Chelsea, with whom they have been entangled over the past few seasons.
It's just that Chelsea's head coach is not Mourinho or Grant, but "Big Phil" Scolari.
Although the new season has only started two rounds, it is still a key battle. The media started hyping up the game and they came up with Chelsea having yet to beat Toney. Donn's Forest came to ask Scolari.
The Brazilian is very smart, he didn't fall for it. I just said that it was someone else's achievement, and it had nothing to do with myself. Then there are no more answers to such questions.
Don was busy fighting with Manchester City during this time, and he didn't have time to cooperate with the media to fight Scolari's war of words. Looking at how busy he is now, it makes one wonder if he's ready for the game against Chelsea...... The day before the game, Donn announced his squad for the second day's game at Wilford, which did not include Niklas. Bendtner's name.
No one is surprised anymore that the players are not blind or deaf, let alone stupid. We all know the news that Bendtner and Donn have fallen out, and we know that this man is determined to leave the team. Some people understand his reasoning, others scoff at it.
So when Bendtner didn't show up in the squad, everyone knew it must have been done on purpose. It's punishment, right? Yes, it must be a punishment and a warning to traitors.
Bendtner stood in the middle of the line with a very bad face, and when Donn said "disband", he was the first to turn and stride away.
He knew he was going to go, but he couldn't accept being treated like this before he left. In his heart, there is no longer the slightest attachment to this team. He has already decided that if the team doesn't let him go, he will go back to Denmark to strike!
"Tony, can you explain to me a little bit what you're doing this?" On the way home, Don asked. He had just noticed Bendtner's performance and was a little relieved.
"If someone is pointing fingers at me and questioning my tactical thinking, I'm going to let him know who's the boss in this team." Donn's voice was cold.
Don sighed, he knew that Don was really angry.
"But...... What did you decide to do about it? He was referring to Bendtner's transfer.
This time Don shook his head, and his tone was a little confused: "I don't know ......"
I really don't know. On the one hand, he was angry at Bendtner's betrayal, but on the other hand, he could not easily let go of the four years and the hard work that had been poured into him. Throw in the towel and let him go? Or do you force yourself to stay in the team and lose both?
Just when Don was helpless, the mobile phone in his pocket rang.
Pulling out his phone and glancing at it, Donn smiled: "Bendtner's dad called, he must have known that his son is not in the squad for tomorrow's game." I can't tell that Bendtner is still a good boy, and he tells his father everything as soon as possible, tsk......"
He shook his head and answered the phone.
"Thomas. Hello, Mr. Bendtner. I'm so glad you remember to call me, yesterday I waited a day and didn't wait for your call, I thought you gave up. β
Don warmly took a salutific and Thomas over there. Bendtner didn't laugh at all. His biggest fear is for his son to become Tony. The object of Donn's revenge now seems to have come true.
"I think it's time for a showdown, Mr. Donne."
"What are these words?" Don feigned surprise. "Didn't we already have a showdown?"
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"Isn't that how your son has to go, and I don't let him go?"
Don walked away while holding up the phone to deal with Thomas. Bendtner.
"I think I need to warn you, Mr. Donn. My son's contract with Forest expires in July next year, and my son's agent, Mr. Juric, has already agreed that there will be no renewal negotiations with Forest. I suggested out in good faith, let my son go now, you still have money to make. Wait a year......"
Don jerked the phone, then threw it out with a flick of his hand. The quality of this new phone is better than the previous one, jumping on the ground and only knocking off a corner.
Don next to him watched in amazement as this scene happened in front of his eyes, he didn't know what Bendtner's father on the other end of the phone said to Don to make him so angry. He turned his face to look over and saw that Don En was full of anger.
"Son of a bitch, threaten me!"
Don ran to the front and picked up the phone, found the corner that was knocked off, and then handed it to Don: "The problem of dropping the phone when you are angry...... To change. β
"I only have this thing on hand to throw ...... Call me, your ...... Don't worry, I don't throw it away. Don didn't pick up his phone, but asked Don for him.
Don gave his own to Don, and Don dialed Alan. Adams' mobile number.
"Alan, a word back for Manchester City. Let's say less than 30 million pounds, don't think about buying Niklas. Bendtner! β
"Tony ......" Don was a little worried when he said this, "Isn't this price too high?" β
Done, who hung up the phone, returned the phone to Don and said to him at the same time: "Doesn't Manchester City like to be Kaizi?" I'll let him do enough! β
He had a hideous face and scared Don even worse...... "Thomas. What did Bendtner say to you? β
'He told me that Bendtner's contract has one year left and that they don't plan to talk to the club about a contract extension. Don glanced at Don, "I've been forgetting about this before. β
Don: "......"
On the morning of the Chelsea game, the Nottingham media were still engaged in a war of words with Manchester City. The offer of thirty million pounds made Mark. Hughes lashed out at Tony. Don was insatiable. Pierce. Bruce hit back at Donn in the Corriere della Sera, saying that Nottingham Forest's bright star, the top scorer of the next decade, the promising and promising successor to Donn Van Nistelrooy, and the handsome Niklas. Bendtner only sold for 30 million, which is already fair...... Allan. Adams insisted on the price of 30 million pounds, and he was not afraid that Manchester City would not want to. Because now all of England knows that Manchester City's forward problems have reached a point where they can't afford not to solve them.
Manchester City had earlier contacted young Brazilian striker Jo, who had scored 30 goals in 53 games for CSKA Moscow, and although he would love to play in the Premier League, the transfer was very complicated. Ruo's ownership is not in the hands of the Central Army, but in the hands of MSI, as in the case of Mascherano and Tevez. Due to the unhappiness of Tewiz's transfer to Manchester United, MSI did not agree to release him this time, and the FA also stated that they wanted to block the transfer. In addition to his old club's refusal to let him go, there is another factor that plagues him if he joins Manchester City - he is not eligible for a labour certification.
If the matter drags on like this, it depends on the transfer window that will be closed, and MSI still has no intention of relenting. Manchester City had no choice but to focus on Bendtner.
It is precisely because of these backgrounds that Allen dares to open his mouth and spend it with Manchester City.
On this side, Allen and Manchester City FC are asking for a sky-high price. Over there, Done's team had a tough battle.
Nottingham Forest, who are on the verge of a major win in the transfer market, are likely to face the end of a small record......
(To be continued)