The God of Football Starts With Passive Skills

Chapter 527: Chapter 105: Record Reaper! The Bidding War for Wang Shuo! The Best Start in History! Even God Is Helping Dortmund

He’s just starting to make a name for himself, and they’re already asking for 50 million British pounds?

"That’s something Daniel Levy would do," Abramovich said coolly.

As a businessman, he understood perfectly well that when faced with a high price, the buyer could choose not to buy, but they couldn’t take away the seller’s right to ask for a high price.

As for the final transaction price, that was up to the market to decide.

Or rather, there were always some desperate parties willing to spend a fortune.

"That Carroll from Newcastle, with 7 goals and 6 assists, has also been outstanding. The Magpies are no longer satisfied with 15 million pounds; they’re asking for 30 million now."

"Thirty million pounds for Andy Carroll? Fifty million for Gareth Bale? We might as well just go buy Wang Shuo from Dortmund!"

In Gourley’s opinion, Wang Shuo was much better than those two rising stars.

"Wang Shuo won’t be cheap either," Peter De Vries spoke up.

"Although he has a 60 million euro release clause with Dortmund, trying to sign Wang Shuo for just that amount is basically unrealistic."

Everyone in the room knew what that meant.

Any transfer fee above the clause would be converted, in part, into salary and, in part, into a signing bonus—most of which would go to the player.

"Besides, according to our intel, many clubs are planning big moves next summer. Wang Shuo will be the most sought-after player on the summer transfer market. For only 60 million euros, a whole bunch of teams will be scrambling to get him!" Anesen analyzed.

"But we can’t wait until summer!" Abramovich reminded them coolly.

Chelsea desperately needed to strengthen the squad with new signings during the winter break.

"How about we go and talk to Dortmund?" Anesen asked.

Abramovich didn’t answer immediately, instead turning to look at Peter De Vries.

The old Dutch scout was Abramovich’s consultant and the Russian’s most trusted right-hand man.

"Didn’t we watch Dortmund play Spartak Moscow in Russia? I’ve also watched a few of Dortmund’s other games, and Wang Shuo’s development has been truly explosive."

"At this point, I can say with absolute certainty that he’s the most individually skilled player in the Bundesliga. And I mean he’s head and shoulders above the rest—even better than Ribery and Robben!"

Everyone present was somewhat surprised.

"Are you saying he has the ability to be compared with Messi and Ronaldo?" A flash of excitement appeared in Abramovich’s eyes.

"He’s at least on their level!" Peter De Vries said with conviction.

"A lot of people say he’s like Ronaldo, but I think his running ability is much stronger than Ronaldo’s. His individual skill is very similar to Ronaldo’s during his time at Barça, but he’s physically superior and has had no major injuries so far."

"And I’ve heard he’s been consistently doing strength and conditioning training, so his ability in physical confrontations has improved rapidly."

"He’s only 20. Give him two or three more years, and I think he could even surpass Ronaldo and Messi!"

"Are you sure?" Abramovich grew excited.

Peter De Vries nodded emphatically.

"What other teams are interested in Wang Shuo?" Abramovich asked, looking at Anesen.

Hearing this, Anesen actually started to laugh. "Boss, you should be asking which of Europe’s top clubs *aren’t* interested in Wang Shuo."

Abramovich couldn’t help but laugh as well. "Who?"

"Probably none. Basically, any club that can afford him wants to buy him. I’ve heard that even that fellow Wenger, who’s been famously tight-fisted for years, is supposedly preparing to make a move."

Does Arsenal have money?

That wasn’t the question.

The question was: Why doesn’t Arsenal spend money?

A few years ago, Wenger could use the new stadium and the real estate project on the old Highbury site as an excuse for Arsenal’s lack of funds, but what about now?

"The ones who have clearly expressed interest in Wang Shuo currently include Ferguson’s Manchester United, Wenger’s Arsenal, Bayern, Real Madrid, Barça, Inter Milan, Juventus, AC Milan, and Manchester City."

"No Liverpool?"

Anesen shook his head. "Liverpool has no money, and besides, they already have Torres."

"So he really is in high demand," Abramovich said with some concern.

But soon, the Russian made up his mind.

"Frank, don’t wait until summer. If we have to compete with all those teams, the transfer fee will probably be astronomical. We’ll make our move during the winter break. You go and talk to Dortmund!"

Anesen nodded in agreement. "I’ll arrange it right away."

"Contact Ajax as well, as a Plan B," Peter De Vries suggested.

He was referring to Suarez from Ajax.

He was another young striker who was making a name for himself in the European Football Scene.

If Wang Shuo was going to be the darling of the 2011 summer transfer market, then Suarez was probably second in line.

There were also Hazard from Ligue 1 and Hamsik from Naples.

"Correct. But remember, Wang Shuo is our number one target!" Abramovich instructed solemnly.