Chapter 527: Point at Whoever and Get Whoever — Manchester United Are Now the Football Little Emperor (Panel)

"hey!"

Valencia suddenly got anxious: "When the Juventus news broke earlier, that's not what you were saying!"

The Manchester United players were still too sensitive.

When the Juventus transfer was mentioned before, Tang Ye's attitude was very firm, stating that he would not leave.

Now that it's Dortmund's turn, how did it become "I don't know"?

"Tom?"

Rodri walked up together with Rashford. Soon, all the Manchester United players in the locker room gathered around Tang Ye.

"... uh uh, no no no, Antonio, listen to me, let me explain"

Tang Ye raised both hands: "I knew about that Juventus news very early on, because my agent told me. As for the Dortmund one, I only just saw the news"

Tang Ye spread his hands toward Rodri's direction: "Rodri just handed me his phone, you all should have seen it too, I just found out about this news"

Actually, the reason Tang Ye said he didn't know was that he was startled by the news, so he still needed some time to think it over.

"Mm..."

Valencia and Ashley Young: "So that's how it is, are you going to Dortmund then?"

Tilting his head, Tang Ye thought it over carefully, then quickly gave his answer.

"I won't go"

Although Mr. Ferran is indeed very capable, he would also allow ggbond to slack off during training.

But Tang Ye had no reason to leave Manchester United.

He still had three trophies to chase at Manchester United!

The Mouse Mouse Army hasn't won the Premier League title yet!

Tang Ye's thinking was actually very simple: work hard together with his friends and win the trophies they wanted to win.

Tang Ye firmly believed he could achieve this goal at Manchester United!

……

Check Dongqiu Di match preview: March 30, 11 PM, Premier League Round 32, Manchester United host Watford at home, the Red Devils swear to defend their Premier League top spot.

Manchester Evening News — Due to advancing to the FA Cup semifinals, Manchester United's April match count has gone from 7 to 8 matches. Manchester United need to prepare well to face the dense April fixture list.

"Because of their early Champions League exit, Mancheng can devote all their energy in April to the FA Cup and the Premier League. Mancheng needs to overtake Manchester United before April ends — this is Guardiola's last chance"

Tang Ye's transfer news sparked heated discussion among Premier League fans, but because the Three Kingdoms saga was still ongoing, the transfer hype was gradually overshadowed.

Manchester United have 8 matches in April, while Mancheng and Liwupu have 6 and 7 respectively, making the top-three Premier League picture suddenly uncertain again.

Fewer matches means Mancheng can of course focus on the Premier League, which will put a lot of pressure on Manchester United.

At the same time, they also have to face the strong Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarterfinals!

The Sun street poll — 92% of Mancheng fans believe they can overtake Manchester United in April. Mancheng fans unanimously believe Manchester United will be worn down by April's Champions League matches, just like Mancheng once was.

……

The transfer hype around Tang Ye in England gradually died down, but in Germany it was a different story.

At the news that Tang Ye might come to play in the Fan Fan Dejia, some reporters were already ecstatic.

"Ferran, you've proposed a player-plus-cash deal for Tom, which means Dortmund might enter the competition with Juventus. Are you sure the club is prepared for that?"

At the pre-match Fan Fan Dejia press conference, having a chance to face Escriwa directly, a reporter immediately seized on the transfer question to ask.

"Of course, if it's for Tom, competing with Juventus is worth it. And in my view, the terms we can offer are superior to our rivals'"

Cristiano Ronaldo is indeed very good, but there's one issue — the Portuguese is already 34 this year.

For a Manchester United side looking to revive, reinforcing the full-back and winger positions is the top priority.

So, with the same player-plus-cash formula, Dortmund would be a bit more competitive than Juventus.

"Can you explain your reasoning? Tom Gao Ang's salary could put pressure on the club"

"Of course, pressure definitely exists. But we also have to consider the team's current situation"

Escriwa said slowly, in my view, Dortmund's most serious problem right now is the midfield line: "We have very good wingers, strikers, full-backs, and center-backs. But at midfield we don't have a top player capable of carrying the team"

"So our current plan is also very clear — we need to strengthen two midfielders in the Piggy Xia Chuang"

Escriwa laid out the team's plan.

"Actually, we hope to get both Tom and De Jong, but it's hard for Manchester United to let two midfielders go at the same time"

"So you've contacted Bellingham?"

The reporter raised an eyebrow.

During this winter window, Birmingham starlet Bellingham was already linked with Dortmund.

Looking at it now, this English midfielder is very likely Escriwa's backup option.

"Haha"

Escriwa laughed: "I can't give a definitive answer on that right now, but what's certain is that whether it's De Jong or Bellingham, both players hold very strong appeal for us"

Deutsche Fortschritt — Dortmund have reached a preliminary agreement on Bellingham's transfer; once Dortmund confirm they want the player, the two clubs can complete the deal immediately once the transfer window opens.

Bild front-page headline — Compared to Bellingham, De Jong holds more appeal for Dortmund; the Dortmund coaching staff are very optimistic about the Dutch midfielder's prospects at the club.

"Dortmund's higher-ups are pessimistic about Escriwa's proposal, because they don't believe Manchester United will let go of either Tom or De Jong"

……

March's fixture list was still manageable; after playing Wolves, Manchester United's next match wouldn't be for another two weeks.

March 30, Manchester United vs. Watford! (Premier League Round 32)

With such rare abundant training time, and Watford not exactly being a strong side, Manchester United certainly wouldn't spend all their time preparing for Watford.

Under the command of the two Dutchmen, Ten Hag and Fan Fan Dejiahe, Manchester United kicked off early preparation training for April's various competitions.

Manchester United currently have two main targets: Paris Saint-Germain and Mancheng.

"Both teams possess excellent passing and control capabilities; although we won't use possession play against them, sufficiently good passing combinations can help us solve some problems encountered during matches..."

Fan Fan Dejiahe held his familiar black notebook and informed the players of today's training content.

Today's training had three key points: short-passing combinations, full-backs making overlapping runs to the byline, and finally, penalty kicks.

Short-passing combinations addressed a weakness inherent to Manchester United itself, while full-backs making overlapping runs to the byline aimed to strengthen the team's attacking capability.

As for penalty kicks, that was in consideration of the upcoming Champions League quarter-finals.

If the match against Paris ultimately goes to a penalty shootout, today's training will prove useful.

"Let's go!"

"Let's go, let's go!"

After high-fiving Rashford and Bailly respectively, Tang Ye prepared to begin today's training content.

Recently, Tang Ye's mood had been very good.

This was because he could clearly feel the temperature in Manchester warming up rapidly.

Hmm...

Judging by this trend, after mid-April, he wouldn't need to compete in single-digit temperatures anymore!

Oh, right!

【You purchased Ronaldo's Broccoli +6】

【You purchased Pogba's Hair Wax +4】

Having saved up counterattack points for so long, ggbond had now developed a habit: before every training session began, he would purchase every available item he could afford.

The percentage-based training bonus might not seem like much individually, but the cumulative extra gains day after day would, over time, produce a noticeably significant effect.

As the players warmed up to begin training, Ten Hag and Fan Fan Dejiahe stood together.

"Are you really certain he won't leave?"

Fan Fan Dejiahe suddenly said.

"Hmm, what?"

"I'm talking about Tom."

Sensing Ten Hag was playing dumb, Fan Fan Dejiahe still offered an explanation: "He is already a super-elite player, one of the very best. Of course, I'm not trying to hype up how amazing Tom is; it's not my place to do that yet... My point is, if we cannot provide him with sufficient support, might he want to leave?"

Fan Fan Dejiahe had been pondering this matter for a long time, only finally voicing it today.

Although his market value had reached 200 million euros, making Tang Ye the most valuable player in world football today,

his honors and reputation still fell far short of those held by Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

For Tang Ye to take the next step now, he would have to personally end the era of Messi and Ronaldo.

And to take that step, winning a top-league championship and the Champions League title were both indispensable.

"Do you think we will fail? We are already three points ahead, and De Bruyne is injured."

Ten Hag's expression remained calm; it seemed that, in his view, Tang Ye transferring away was impossible: "He has been here for two years and gets along very well with his teammates. We can still win the Premier League title and the Champions League title; he has no reason to leave."

"But I feel..."

"I know what you're going to say—the weather here isn't good. But that isn't a decisive factor, okay?"

"... Hmm."

"I wanted to ask about our preparations for the summer transfer window after this season ends. We need to strengthen both the right winger and right full-back positions; I think we might also need another center-back."

Fan Fan Dejiahe opened his notebook, which contained a diagram of Manchester United's starting formation.

"Our weaknesses are too obvious. These positions all need strengthening, but those clubs also know exactly which players we want for these spots."

"Yesterday, following your instructions, I contacted Dortmund and inquired about Hakimi's situation."

Upon mentioning Hakimi, Ten Hag's expression suddenly turned serious; he knew just how important this full-back was to Manchester United.

"What price are they asking?"

"The same answer we got from Juventus: if we are willing to let Tom go, we can choose any player from Dortmund's starting lineup, and they will also provide compensation money."

"Fuck them!"

Fan Fan Dejiahe quickly stepped back a pace; he hadn't expected Ten Hag to start cursing so directly.

"Hey, calm down, Erik, calm down first."

"My suggestion is to wait until this matter blows over. Dortmund wants Tom too desperately right now; wait a few more months until their emotions cool down a bit, and then we can make an offer."

"What about Dembélé?"

"Uh..."

Fan Fan Dejiahe touched his nose and remained silent: "Barça, over at Barça..."

"They didn't mention Dembélé; they just said if we're willing to give up Tom, they could offer Messi in exchange. But Messi himself isn't willing to leave Barça either."

"..."

Gnash, gnash.

Ten Hag ground his upper teeth against his lower ones, his face visibly turning red.

Juventus, Dortmund, and Barcelona—these three clubs all harbored extremely strong interest in Tang Ye.

Their interest was so intense that Manchester United now found itself unable to buy any players from these three clubs.

Want a player?

Give us Tom!

"Hey, Erik, don't get angry just yet. Look on the bright side," Fan Fan Dejiahe advised. "From another perspective, our status is very high right now; for any player from any elite club, we just point, and they have to hand him over."

Fan Fan Dejiahe smiled brilliantly: "Don't you think we're incredibly powerful right now, Erik?"

"..."

Ten Hag was somewhat speechless.

Feeling that Manchester United is like a little Emperor in the football world right now.

Among all teams in the top five leagues, if Manchester United points to a player, they can get that player.

They can even point to two or three starting players in a single top club, and that top club won't refuse.

Hiss—

Is the current situation really like this?

But!

If Manchester United wants to do this, they have to hand over the Master.

They can want anyone.

But they must trade the Master for them!

"Tom won't leave."

Ten Hag reiterated what he had just said.

Manchester United is a top club after all; there is absolutely no need to sell their core players.

Moreover, Ten Hag was very confident he understood Tang Ye's character.

Surrounded by good friends, Tang Ye would not leave this place!

【Ball Control: 88→89】

【Defense: 75→76】

It leveled up!

And it was the long-awaited Ball Control attribute upgrade!

Hearing the system prompt on the training ground, Tang Ye hurriedly opened his panel to check.

Tang Ye (41 years old)

【Ball Control: 89; Passing: 92】

【Shooting: 80; Heading: 60; Set Pieces: 81】

【Speed: 78; Stamina: 76; Physicality: 85】

【Defense: 76; Vision: 99】

Overall Rating: 87

His idea was correct; accumulating a little experience with every training session meant that no matter how strong the attribute, it could level up.

It was just like playing a game; as long as you confirmed the thing had an experience bar, then constantly pouring in experience would solve the problem.

With the Ball Control attribute reaching 89, only the final step remained to reach 90.

Tang Ye was now extremely confident he could grind his Overall Rating to 88 before the end of this season.

An Overall Rating of 88 might not seem high, but you need to know one thing: Tang Ye's panel data is on the low side.

You think Passing is 92?

Actually, it is 102.

Shooting is 80?

No, if it is the first shot, then Tang Ye's Shooting attribute is 88.

GG Master never played with numbers; he played with mechanics.

As long as the system showed his Overall Rating reached 88, Tang Ye was very confident his rating in the official FIFA game would be on par with Messi and Ronaldo.

Even surpassing them was not impossible to achieve.

"Beautiful! Tang Ye."

"Pass to Martial up front!"

"Martial!"

"Wow!!"

Cheers erupted from the crowd.

After receiving the ball, Martial passed it to Mata.

Mata passed to De Jong!

De Jong received the ball and stopped; when he didn't know what to do, Rashford charged out from behind him.

"Here!"

Bang!

A through ball was pushed to Rashford up front, who immediately played a backheel pass.

In the middle position, Britos tried to steal the ball, but Tang Ye got there a step ahead.

Bang!

He tapped the ball with his heel to Mata.

"Shoot directly!"

Under Tang Ye's suggestion, Mata first controlled the ball, then followed up with a low drive using the inside of his foot.

The ball went in!

In the 4th minute of the first half, Manchester United leads 1:0!

【You obtained Counterattack Points * 10】

"Beautiful, Mata!"

Tang Ye quickly ran out to celebrate, hugging his Uncle Mata.

"Manchester United's veteran midfielder Mata!"

"Although his speed might be a bit lacking, Mata's passing and shooting have always been very stable!"

"Yes, Manchester United's first goal in this match came quite quickly, which means Watford might be in trouble..."

The commentator is a sensible person.

In the current title race environment of the Premier League, Manchester United must maximize their goal difference.

Finding the scoring rhythm so quickly in today's match means Manchester United will definitely make good use of this opportunity.

Currently, Manchester United has played one match fewer, and their league points are level with Mancheng...

And their goal difference is still three goals behind!

Just as the commentator guessed, after the goal, Ten Hag immediately grabbed Tang Ye, who was celebrating.

"Hey, hey, hey, what's wrong, Mr. Sitting Like?"

Pulled by Ten Hag to the outside of the pitch, Tang Ye was still a bit slow to react.

"Goals, goals! More goals!"

The Manchester United manager shouted into Tang Ye's ear, his mouth seeming almost ready to kiss him.

"Okok, I know, I know."

Tang Ye smiled happily.

The head coach has given the goal instruction, so next he will have to aggressively accelerate the match tempo!

The 18th minute!

A long pass is played; Manchester United executes a complex 3-versus-2 combination on the right flank.

Mata cuts inside directly!

Looking for Martial!

Martial controls the ball and passes it back.

The one with the ball now is De Jong!

"Come!"

De Jong pushes the ball to Tang Ye, signaling Tang Ye to take a direct long-range shot.

But Tang Ye found a better way to handle the ball.

In the camera shot, Tang Ye positions himself, tucking his left foot behind his right foot.

Bang!

A rabona pass, accurately delivered to Ashley Young making a run on the left flank.

Snap!

A volley shot!

The ball is in!

"Ashley Young!"

"This is a volley world-class strike!"

"As you can see, after two weeks of rest, the Manchester United players have shown their best competitive form!"

"..."

"Ara!"

"The ball is in!"

"3:0!"

"Just as the second half began, substitute Ara scored!"

Roar!!!!

The Manchester United players celebrate again; Tang Ye quickly jumps onto Ara.

"Charge, Seb!!!"

"Charge!!!!"

"..."

"Go into the penalty area yourself..."

"Tang Ye!"

"Hey, ha! Tang Ye wants to pass through Bristol's crotch, but unexpectedly, Bristol suddenly pulls his leg back."

"It's fine, the ball possession is still with Manchester United."

"De Jong..."

Snap!

A curling shot is played; De Jong scores.

From 3:0 to 4:0.

The score has now reached 5:0.

"Manchester United was originally three goal differences behind Mancheng, but after this match ends, Manchester United will likely be in the lead in goal difference..."

"Beep, beep-beep——!!!"

Check Dongqiu Di match report: Manchester United defeats Watford 5:0 at home; Tang Ye started for 64 minutes, provided two assists, and was then substituted; De Jong scored with a curling shot.

All Premier League matches in March have ended; Manchester United has held onto first place in the league quite easily.

But this does not seem to be a time for celebration yet.

The terrifying April schedule will arrive in half a week!

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(End of Chapter)