44 Busy Summer

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I don't know if I don't see it, and I'm shocked when I see it.

That's West Ham.

Chen Ping looked at West Ham's lineup last season, and he didn't know how to describe it in his heart, because West Ham was too strong. Compared to Oxford United and West Ham, they are really small clubs, and the two are not on the same level at all.

West Ham really want veterans in their thirties, stars in their playing years, and talented players in their playing years. It can be said that the combination of the three generations of the old, middle and young generations of West Ham United's squad is very reasonable.

I really can't imagine that such a perfect squad as West Ham will be relegated, and Chen Ping can't understand how to think about it.

"It's a pity. ā€

Chen Ping sighed.

If West Ham don't lose players this summer, a sweep of League One will certainly be a breeze. Not to mention sweeping League One, even in the Premier League, it is a squad that can easily enter the top eight.

"To be honest, we don't understand. ā€

Paul Pitt shook his head.

This year's West Ham United is very weird. It can be said that in the history of the Premier League, the relegation of such a strong team so far is really the first case. There is no shortage of experienced veterans, no shortage of former stars, and no shortage of energetic talents. But why it was relegated, Paul Pitt can't say why.

It's weird.

There is no reason to be found in the whole of English football. So the result was simple, everyone blamed the head coach Glenn Rhodes.

"How's the players doing?"

"There have been quite a few players whose contracts have expired and who are free to leave. The second part of the information is about these players. ā€

"I'll see. ā€

West Ham United made a very detailed player profile and handed it to Chen Ping for Chen Ping to decide. With a thick stack of information, Chen Ping found the second part. Chen Ping looked at the players who had left at the end of their contracts. The first thing that catches your eye is West Ham's biggest player, Di Canio. In the five years he has been at West Ham, he is definitely the most supported player by West Ham fans, and he is also the absolute core player of West Ham.

However, this season, he had a public conflict with Glenn Rod, publicly bombarded Glenn Rod, and was beaten into the cold by Glenn Rod. Di Canio is also at odds with the club.

The contract expires and he is not ready to renew his contract with the team.

Then there is the 40-year-old veteran Dutch goalkeeper Van der Hoo. He is a veteran goalkeeper who left Manchester United before the start of last season to sign a short-term contract with West Ham United. His contract expired and he was not ready to renew his contract with West Ham and had returned to the Netherlands.

There is also the 36-year-old Les Ferdinand, who is a player who supports West Ham in the winter to help West Ham relegation, and who also left West Ham on a free basis when his contract expires and has signed with Leicester City. The 36-year-old West Ham United striker John Moncur has opted to retire. Thirty-nine-year-old Winterburn also chose to retire. In the same year, Gary Brin, who accompanied Ireland to the World Cup in South Korea and Japan, also chose not to renew his contract with West Ham United.

"Bowyer, what's going on?"

Chen Ping saw that in the information given to him by West Ham, although it said that Bowyer's contract expired, a red line was drawn under his name, and the manager's decision was written in small letters.

"His contract is also expiring. He is a player we brought in in for the winter in order to avoid relegation. At that time, he only signed a short-term contract of six months, hoping to sign a new contract after relegation. Now that his contract is expiring, Bowyer is waiting for our notice. ā€

"Would he like to play League One with the team?"

"Yes. Bowyer may not be a Academy player for us at West Ham United, but he is a supporter of our West Ham team. So he was more than willing to stay at West Ham and play in League One. ā€

Paul Pitt explained to Chen Ping.

"The red line below is waiting for your decision. ā€

"Then tell his agent, don't wait, let them find a home. ā€

Chen Ping rejected Lee Bowyer without even thinking about it. Although according to the strength, Bowyer is completely overkill in League One. Bowyer's quality can even be a mainstay among the Premier League's powerhouses.

But Chen Ping wouldn't want him.

A notorious player.

Bowyer was a big nuisance wherever he went. Chen Ping doesn't like such a player, and he doesn't have the confidence to keep him from causing trouble. So without even thinking about it, the decision has already been made.

"I see. ā€

Paul Pitt wasn't surprised.

When Bowyer joined West Ham, he was also very disliked by West Ham fans. Because Bowyer was in the middle of a storm of beating Asians. West Ham is located in a complex area with a lot of Asians. These are the people who make up West Ham fans.

So they were very much against West Ham signing Bowyer. So much so that when Bowyer made his first appearance for West Ham, he was booed by his own fans.

And Bowyer's temper is known to everyone.

Chen Ping doesn't like it, understandably.

So many people have to leave freely, Chen Ping shook his head. Although most of them are due to their age, there are also many people who are very strong players. Such as Gary Brin, Lee Bowyer, Di Canio, and many more. Even Rice Ferdinand is a player who can score more than 10 goals in a season in the Premier League.

It is fake to lose so many powerful factions like this, and not feel distressed.

In a short period of time, Chen Ping has crossed out seven players. However, after crossing them all out, Chen Ping looked at the lineup of West Ham United, and Chen Ping still couldn't close his mouth in surprise. The depth of West Ham's bench made Chen Ping have to sigh that West Ham's player reserves are so strong. It can even be said that only the strong teams in the Premier League can compare the bench thickness with West Ham United.

"What about Canute?"

'There are a lot of clubs interested in him. ā€

"If the price is right, sell it. I won't need him next season, Lambert will be enough. ā€

Chen Ping drew a red line directly on Kanute's name. Kanute is a very good player, who has reached the pinnacle of his history in Sevilla. With Sevilla winning several League Cups in a row. But since Chen Ping has brought in Lambert, there is no need for Canute to stay.

And Kanute may not be willing to play League One with West Ham. Even if he were willing to play League One with West Ham, he would not have accepted himself as a substitute.

But Chen Ping has his own lineage, Lambert, even if Canute's strength is stronger than Lambert, Chen Ping will not use him.

"Sinclair, does any club want him?"

"Yes. ā€

"That was sold, too. ā€

Cleaning up the players is not a very simple task. It's not that West Ham can sell if they want to. It needs to be a team willing to take it. And it has to be agreed by both clubs. Hearing that someone was willing to ask Sinclair, Chen Ping also drew a red line here at Sinclair.

Sinclair is also a strong player to be honest, he was a player who played with the England national team in the World Cup in South Korea and Japan. It's a good idea to take advantage of the value of the money now and hurry up.

Of course, if no one is willing to take Sinclair away, Chen Ping is also willing to keep him and increase the thickness of the team's bench. It's a very strong player anyway.

"What about Lomas, Hutchison?"

"It's not that there are no clubs who want it, but the transfer fee is very low. ā€

Chen Ping frowned.

The West Ham United squad is really full of internationals. Lomas is a Northern Ireland international and Hutchison is a Scotland international, both centre-backs who are heavily influenced by the style of English football.

Lomas was twenty-nine and Hutchison was thirty-two.

They're all very good players. In League One, both of them are outstanding.

"What do you mean by the club?"

Chen Ping asked Paul Pitt.

For Chen Ping, selling the two of them is neither very happy nor very disappointed, and there is a feeling of indifference. Keeping them can increase the team's bench depth, and Chen Ping will not object.

But this Chen Ping can't be completely in charge.

It also depends on the situation of West Ham. It depends on whether West Ham FC has the financial resources to keep so many quality players. After all, they are all national team players from their own countries.

"Chen, the meaning of the club is very simple. Our goal is to be promoted this season. Although our revenue will drop sharply this season, the club is still able to hold on. Players who want to leave, except for a few academy players, the club will not keep them in principle. As long as the price is right, the club will let it go. But if they want to stay, as long as they accept a pay cut, the club will not object. ā€

Paul Pitt is confident.

West Ham are not very rich clubs, but they are not poor either. It's not like Leeds United, who are going to go bankrupt after relegation. These players have relegation clauses when they sign their contracts. Once downgraded, the salary will be reduced a lot.

As long as they accept this clause, West Ham will not drive them away.

'Narepka, Daley, Pierce, Brewitt, these guys have the same attitude at the club. If someone is willing to leave, and the price is right, and there are clubs willing to take it, then it can be sold. But if they are willing to stay, the club can afford it. ā€

That's what it means. ā€

Chen Ping was overjoyed.

Sure enough, West Ham United is very confident. The 29-year-old Preka is a Czech international, the 29-year-old Daly is a Scotland international, and the 34-year-old Brevet is not an international but a defender who has been fighting in the Premier League for many years.

Ian Pearce, who is 1.91 meters tall and 29 years old, is also a central defender in the Premier League for more than ten years.

They are all strong players.

I didn't expect that although West Ham had lost a large number of players, they still had the ability to keep these powerful players. With so many quality players, West Ham's bench thickness can even be compared to that of Premier League teams.

League One?

Not only can you compete in League One, but you can even play in the cup.

"James should have a lot of teams to buy. ā€

"Yes. But while there are a lot of players willing to buy, none of them are willing to spend money. At thirty-three, they all thought James was too old. And if it's too cheap, we're not worth it. It is estimated that the most difficult shot this summer is James. ā€

Paul Pitt shrugged.

West Ham don't say that they are very well staffed in all positions, but they all have England international David James in the goalkeeper position. Since Seaman, David James has become England's first-choice goalkeeper. But James was thirty-three years old, and his grade was a bit older.

West Ham want three or four million pounds, but not many teams are willing to spend that much for James.

"How many young players?"

"Joe Cole is the most sought-after and wants a lot of Premier League teams for Joe Cole. ā€

"It's a pity. ā€

Chen Ping is really sorry for Joe Cole.

Joe Cole is also a true talent, dribbling less like an England player and more like a South American player. Joe Cole's biggest problem is actually his injury.

Historically, he has been in Mourinho's hands for two seasons in a row.

But injuries had a big impact on him. Speaking of which, many of the players in Mourinho's hands at that time were for this reason. Peter Pan, Robben, and Essien the Beast are all very top players.

But one by one, it is precisely because of the impact of injuries that they have not been able to meet people's expectations.

If Joe Cole is in the hands of Chen Ping, Chen Ping will definitely cultivate Joe Cole well and make him a real core player of the England national team. It's a pity that he doesn't have any qualifications to keep Joe Cole now.

Among the other players, Defoe has already submitted a transfer application. However, it was rejected by the club. Chen, look ......"

"I spoke to him and his agent personally. ā€

"Good. ā€

After combing through the West Ham United lineup, Chen Ping breathed a long sigh of relief. West Ham are really strong. Although more than a dozen powerful players may be lost, even if these players remain, plus Chen Ping brings in some players, West Ham's strength can even compete in the Premier League.

"Chen, this is a list of some players and information that can be brought in selected by the team's Athletic Department. ā€

"I'll see. ā€