Chapter 300: Winter Transfer Window Reinforcement Plan (Daily Transition)

Wenger wanted Li Kang to stay in North London for Christmas.

But Arsenal's coaching staff was too busy.

What were they busy with?

The winter transfer window is about to open, and we need to sign players!

This season has been unstoppable, and the club's commercial endorsements, advertising sponsorships, broadcast dividends, Champions League prize money, and other combined revenues have also reached historic highs!

According to normal European operating thinking:

The main purpose of winter signings is to strengthen the existing squad; rarely do they spend heavily on top-tier stars.

In Premier League history, only a few superstar players have joined in the winter window, for example: Suárez, Torres, Henry.

At that time, Arsenal had not created the position of sporting director.

Wenger was the true Manager.

But the club's senior management had always wanted to weaken his power, even publicly stating: "Arsenal is on the right track; we have achieved good results this season, which is the effect of power sharing! The club's structure must be more modern, sharing Wenger's off-field responsibilities and power, so we can win the championship!"

"Arsenal needs reform!"

The coaching staff didn't care about these trivial matters.

According to Boerde, it was purely out of having too much free time.

Wenger did not object; he insisted on only one principle in coaching Arsenal: the team must maintain its independence.

Why would they like selling the captain?

Then we must mention one person: David Barry Charles Dunn.

Old Deng lost money in whatever business he did; the best investment in his life was... purchasing 14.58% of Arsenal's shares, becoming the club's vice **.

This guy also has strong social skills, holding positions such as English FA Vice-Chairman, Chairman of the European G14 Alliance, and a series of rich titles.

In 1996, he overruled opposition and lured Wenger from Japan to London.

The two worked together.

One handled winning matches, the other handled money.

Together they forged the golden age of the Arsenal.

During his tenure, Arsenal won three Premier League titles, four FA Cups, and one Champions League runner-up.

Old Deng was a decent person; aside from giving Wenger authority to shine, many Gunners players regarded him as a father and entrusted him with their money for safekeeping.

When the club had no money, he would wave his hand and sell land to ensure players got paid.

But his bones flowed with ** blood.

He had a son, little Deng.

Little Deng was the agent for most of Arsenal's core players during that period...

Later the story became complicated and murky.

The final result was: Old Deng and the upper management fell out over the acquisition of... when he left Arsenal, little Deng also began the operation of "selling the captain"...

Colny Base, meeting room.

Arsenal's coaching staff launched into a heated discussion.

"We still have three spots left on the roster."

"The reserves for the forward and defensive lines are quite sufficient."

"In the winter transfer window, Arsenal needs to strengthen the midfield."

"A midfield that can help Li reduce pressure!"

The LED big screen displayed photos and data of players.

Boerde and the staff looked worried.

Where can we find a midfield that suits Li?

Which ones from the Spanish national team? David Silva, Yin Si Ke, Saúl, Koke... but their clubs aren't willing to sell either.

We also need to consider the Champions League registration issue; for example, this season Messi played for Barça in the Champions League, if he transferred to Arsenal in the winter window, he wouldn't be able to represent the new team in the Champions League.

Wenger held the remote, switching the big screen.

"Manchester United's Schneiderlin, his distribution ability is weak, defense prone to losing position, but his interception data during his Southampton stint was very high, his movement once stalled a player like Hazard, his foul judgment is precise, he can efficiently complete the shielding task."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

When Koman coached Southampton, the young Schneiderlin nearly made Arsenal's coaching staff cry.

Buying him would be correct.

The success rate of signings is quite high: Schneiderlin doesn't fit with Pogba, at Manchester United he basically has few appearance opportunities.

Abbreviation: discard.

"Boss, how much are you prepared to spend? Last season, that kid made Manchester United spend 35 million on a signing!"

"Loan."

Wenger smiled and continued pressing the remote.

Nobody was covering their face and trembling.

The player avatars switching on the big screen made everyone exclaim.

"Manchester United's Schweinsteiger?"

"Boss, this guy is already 32!"

"However, his performance in the European Championship was actually quite good, giving Li a lot of trouble."

"I hope he can return to his 2014 World Cup final form, um... able to limit Messi's peak state."

"He's been a Manchester United diehard since childhood, he won't come to Arsenal!"

Wenger gently pressed down with both hands.

The venue fell silent instantly.

Arsenal's head coach smiled and said, "Very few people would refuse Arsenal's invitation, especially players who have faced Li."

Schweinsteiger's career plan is practically a blunder.

He joined Manchester United when they were in a slump, hoping to turn things around, but ended up encountering all sorts of misfortunes.

Now discarded by Mourinho, he has already been relegated to the reserve squad list.

The loan difficulty is very low.

The big screen switched slowly.

Wenger patiently explained to the coaching staff and absorbed their opinions.

"How come they're all Manchester United players?"

"Damn it, Manchester United is really rich; the funds spent on signing these discarded players add up to nearly 200 million."

"Finally we have a little black egg!"

"Russian Premier League? Zenit Saint Petersburg?"

"Witsel?"

"Papapap."

Wenger again gestured for everyone to quiet down.

"Witsel, he has a strong grasp of the big picture and rhythm, is physically strong, balanced with both feet, and is an excellent all‑round midfielder."

Only then did everyone realize that the club's winter transfer targets... are all top‑class specialists good at doing the dirty work.

Their key footwork skills are not lacking, and they fit Arsenal's passing and cutting system perfectly.

"Boss, how much money are you preparing to spend..."

"Loan."

Wenger roughly did the math.

Arsenal's various comprehensive revenues this season will break historical records.

For now, there's no rush to buy players.

Money should be saved for the summer window to buy a superstar in his prime.

"Boss, what is our winter transfer budget?"

"40,000 pounds."

"40 million pounds?"

"40,000 pounds."

"4 million pounds?"

"40,000 pounds, there's a little guy named Bramol who currently plays for an amateur team in the seventh‑tier league; he's a full‑time employee of Bentley Company, recently laid off—bring him to Arsenal, I really appreciate his left foot."

Everyone looked bewildered.

"40,000 pounds?"

Even the security guards at the training base could pool money to buy a player.

No one doubted Wenger's eye for talent.

This 40,000 pounds is expected to increase a hundredfold or two hundredfold in no time... the return rate is comparable to when Lewokusen initially bought Li.

The winter transfer window is unfolding in full swing.

Europe's major clubs have temporarily made no big moves.

One shocking transfer news after another has made the Chinese Super League the focus.

"World's number one money‑burning league?"

Chelsea's 25‑year‑old starting midfielder Oscar, transferred to the Chinese Super League for 65 million.

Watford's 27‑year‑old starting forward Yunhalo, transferred to the Chinese Super League for 30 million.

Villarreal's 27‑year‑old starting forward Pato, transferred to the Chinese Super League for 25 million.

"The Beast" Tevez joined the Chinese Super League, his weekly wage topping the world.

The prime‑age stars of the five major leagues are all heading to the "world's sixth league."

Of course, many Chinese Super League domestic stars' valuations also exceed those of the starting players of mid‑table Premier League teams.

Just the winter window investment of two Chinese Super League clubs in a certain city already exceeds 800 million euros, outweighing all of Europe.

The number of comments surged wildly.

-【Winning the Chinese Super League title has also become hell‑level difficulty!】

-【What should those penniless small clubs do? Play in China League One?】

-【China League One also burns money fiercely!】

-【A professional player's golden years are only a few; if going to the Chinese Super League lets him earn several times more than in Europe, why not go?】

-【This is a good thing; top European players can boost the competitive attitude of Chinese Super League domestic players, passing on experience and skills, as the neighboring little Japan has done before.】

-【Hehe, the Korean K League and Japanese J League will cry, and the Middle Eastern oil magnates too—when they meet Chinese Super League teams in the AFC Champions League, it's nightmare difficulty!】

-【Don't just look at the players, you also have to look at the coaches!】

-【World‑renowned coaches have also gathered in the Chinese Super League!】