Byron reported a message to Fang Jue.

The general manager of Paris Saint-Germain is likely to come to Milan for the purpose of AC Milan's Brazilian centre-back Thiago. Silva came.

After missing out on Cahill and Alex in quick succession, Fang Jue gave the club's hierarchy the task of signing a good defender, preferably a top-class centre-back.

Aston Villa FC CEO Bob Brown. Clarke is a big admirer of Chelsea's Brazilian defender, David. Louis.

Aston Villa general manager Byron Byron prefers AC Milan's Brazilian centre-back Thiago. Silva.

However, it was only the investigation and discussion stage, and it did not really start to contact the opposing club and the players.

Now, it has been learned that Leonardo wants to help Paris Saint-Germain poach Milan and bring Thiago. Silva was brought to Grand Paris, and Byron naturally could not remain indifferent.

Byron's opinion is that Aston Villa could be observed through Leonardo's actions to see what Milan are interested in selling Thiago. Silva's attitude.

After two years of studying with Nesta, Thiago. Silva has improved so much that he is already considered one of the best centre-backs in football today.

Such a top player, under normal circumstances, Milan will not let go, and the player himself seems to be very satisfied with the environment in Milan, there is no basis for a sudden transfer away.

This is why Aston Villa have not really made contact with AC Milan for the time being, and are looking to buy Thiago. Silva's causes.

Now, PSG's move can be used as a litmus test by Aston Villa.

Fang Jue discussed this matter with his coaching staff.

"Leonardo is going on his old club again." Ceballos said.

"He's trying to hollow out Serie A." Werner also joked.

"Leonardo is most familiar with Serie A, and poaching people naturally aim for Serie A." Fang Jue said with a smile, "Moreover, the general environment of the Serie A league is not good, and if you spend money, few teams can be stable." ”

……

Werner said that Leonardo was going to 'hollow out Serie A', which was a joke.

But, in fact, this is exactly what Leonardo and PSG 'planned'.

Of course, this is not to say that this is a 'malicious' act by Grand Paris, but it is highly likely that they are staring at the Serie A to poach corners.

Why stare at Serie A?

As Fang Jue said, Leonardo is most familiar with Serie A.

As a player, Leonardo had a brilliant experience in Serie A and Ligue 1, and as an executive and manager, he now works for AC Milan, Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain.

It stands to reason that he should take more care of his old club.

However, since becoming the general manager of Paris Saint-Germain, Leonardo has frequently poached from Serie A, and the Apennines are gradually becoming the academy of Paris Saint-Germain.

Last summer, Inter Milan already set out to build the squad as Leonardo had requested? But the Brazilian left Ligue 1? He became the general manager of Paris Saint-Germain.

Since then, Leonardo has been buying heavily from Serie A.

At the beginning of his tenure? Leonardo made a big deal: he paid a high price of 46.5 million euros? From Serie A powerhouse Palermo, they bought Argentine striker Pastore and Italian goalkeeper Sirigu.

Among them, Pastore is worth up to 43 million euros.

At that time, the up-and-coming Pastore? It has attracted the attention of Inter Milan, AC Milan, Roma and Juventus.

However, who did not think of it? Big Paris suddenly attacked? Directly spend money to buy out.

In the eyes of the giants of the Serie A league, this move of Grand Paris and some licking dogs coaxed ...... Well, this behavior is simply an act of disrupting the market and driving up prices.

Compared to this big deal, Roma winger Menes and Juventus midfielder Sissoko are worth 8 million euros each? It's simply not worth mentioning.

January 2012 during the winter transfer period? Leonardo continues his strategy of sweeping Serie A, this time extending his tentacles to Inter Milan, who briefly worked for Inter.

At the instigation of Leonardo, the core of the Nerazzurri midfielder, Thiago Motta, left the team, and finally Moratti had to sell the Italian international, for which Paris Saint-Germain paid Inter 11 million euros.

After losing Motta? Inter Milan's situation is getting worse and worse, and they are now fifth in Serie A? Champions League qualification is in jeopardy.

Fang Jue doesn't pay attention to the situation of Inter Milan, he is thinking about the intervention of Paris Saint-Germain? The impact on Aston Villa's reinforcement of centre-backs.

In Fang Jue's view, the money-throwing behavior of Grand Paris? It's even crazier than the other giant, Manchester City.

In the summer of last year? The cooperation between Aston Villa and Grand Paris is still very pleasant:

Paris Saint-Germain spent £31 million to buy Curtis from Aston Villa. Davis.

And then another £17.1 million? Brought Ronaldo from Aston Villa back to the Stade des Princes in Paris.

Especially at the moment when the transfer window is about to close, Aston Villa is eager to deal with the Senegalese central defender, in this case, many giants who have been coveting the Senegalese are trying to reduce the price, or the big Paris is arrogant at the critical moment, directly smashed more than 40 million pounds, set a new transfer record for the central defender, and won the Senegalese.

Fang Jue had a very good impression of such a bold buyer at that time.

However, he didn't expect that the arrogance of Grand Paris was even crazier than he imagined.

After owning Davies and the Senegalese, he even targeted Thiago. Silva's body.

If Paris Saint-Germain succeeds, the central defender configuration of Grand Paris, which can even be said to be among the top few in football, is at least stronger than the current Aston Villa.

Fang Jue snapped his wrist and made a snapping sound.

He saw the enormous ambitions of this team from Leonardo's actions and the actions of Grand Paris.

Of course, in the short term, Grand Paris will be a very good buyer for many teams.

……

February 15, evening.

San Siro, Milan, Italy.

The camera is focused on the stands of San Siro.

Defending Champions League champions Aston Villa take on seven-time Serie A giants AC Milan in a match that is one of the highlights of the Champions League last-16 tie.

Therefore, the competition also attracted quite a few stars.

Italian national treasure actress Monica. Bellucci.

The camera gave a close-up of the VIPs in the stands, and when Monica Bellucci appeared on the big screen, the stands resounded with cheers from the fans.

"What's going on?" Fang Jue asked.

"Monica Bellucci, come and watch the game." Ceballos said.

Werner, who was beside him, was a little excited when he heard this: Monica Bellucci came to see the game, who watched whom?

Fang Jue nodded, it turned out that she came, no wonder, this woman is a national treasure in Italy.

At the mention of Monica Bellucci, Fang Jue's mind thought of the classic picture in the beautiful legend of Sicily, where the men surrounded the heroine and rushed to light a cigarette for her......

In addition to Monica Bellucci, another Italian national treasure star, motorcycle racer Rossi, also came to the scene.

Rossi, who appeared on the big screen, also won cheers and applause from the fans.

Since 1990, he has been dedicating himself to the sport, youth, time, honor, these are his medals.

This is Valentino? Rossi, one of the most successful racers in the history of sports.

Italy's greatest motorcycle racer.

However, neither Monica Bellucci nor Rossi are Milan fans, and Rossi is even a die-hard fan of Inter Milan, as they are known.

They didn't come to watch AC Milan, they didn't come to support AC Milan, just because it was a football feast.

……

At this time, the camera focused on a middle-aged man, and everyone recognized Mourinho's famous face at once.

The Real Madrid coach seems to be in a good mood and talks to his friends from time to time.

There was a shrill boo.

Mourinho glanced at the big screen and knew he was caught on camera.

As for the boos, he didn't care.

Isn't it normal to be booed by Milan fans at the San Siro as the manager who led Inter Milan to the treble?

For Mourinho, the boo, instead of upsetting him, was a sign of his success at Inter.

Real Madrid's first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals is not played until next week, so Mourinho has time to watch the game at the San Siro.

In the commentary box, they are also speculating about the purpose of Mourinho coming to San Siro to watch the match between AC Milan and Aston Villa?

Clearly, Mourinho is not going to be idle.

There was only one reason why he came to watch the game, to inspect a player in person.

Who is Mourinho targeting?

Some commentators think it's Pato.

Some say it's Thiago. Silva.

However, the commentators on the English side and the Spanish side have a surprisingly consistent attitude: Gareth. Bel!

……

The big screen on the stadium showed the starting line-ups of both sides.

Ac milan:

Goalkeepers: 32-Abbiati;

Backline: 20 Abate, 5 Mex, 33 Thiago Silva, 77 Antonini;

Midfielders: 10-Seedorf, 4-Van Bommel, 22-Nocerino/27-Boateng;

Forwards: 11-Ibrahimovic, 70-Robinho;

Aston Villa:

Goalkeepers: David De Gea;

Defenders: Kyle Walker, Papastathopoulos, Silen. Clark, Milner;

Midfielders: Clement, Modric, Gareth. Bell, Hames. Rodriguez;

Forwards: Suarez, Klose;

AC Milan were knocked out of the round of 16 by Aston Villa in the round of 16 last season.

Therefore, this time when they meet Aston Villa again after a year, for AC Milan, the whole team is also holding a heart of revenge.

Moreover, AC Milan have been in pretty good form of late.

The team's injury situation was also greatly alleviated in this game, with Boateng and Abbiati returning from injury to start, and Pato and Nesta coming to the bench after recovering from injury.

Van Bommel and Seedorf are also healthy and can play.

On the side of Aston Villa, Fang Jue did not arrange Mane to start, although in the game with Manchester City, Mane came on as a substitute, but Mane's physical condition after returning from the Africa Cup of Nations was indeed not good and very tired.

Therefore, Fang Jue chose Ha Mei.

It's been more than ten minutes since the game started.

The game was very intense.

AC Milan, playing at home, wanted to take the initiative and did not defend it, but pressed out to attack.

On the Aston Villa side, because of Senderos's accidental injury, Fang Jue took the risk of using the young player Silen. Clarke started at centre-back.

In order to 'keep the enemy out of the country', Fang Jue also arranged for Aston Villa to take the offensive, burning the fire of war in the opponent's half as much as possible to protect their own defense.

In addition, Senderos's unexpected injury and Aston Villa's central defenders have 'hidden dangers', which also stimulated AC Milan and strengthened Allegri's confidence and drive to strengthen the attack!

……

Mourinho stared at Bale.

Although the Spanish media has been building momentum that Real Madrid are going to bring in Bale.

But, to be more precise, it is the voice of Florentino's superstar policy, which Real Madrid president Florentino admires Bale.

Want to bring the Welsh star to the Bernabeu.

Especially after Bale beat Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to win the FIFA Ballon d'Or, Florentino's idea became even stronger.

However, the first thing to do to bring in Bale, for Real Madrid and Florentino, is not to convince Aston Villa and Bale himself.

It's about convincing Mourinho.

If it's another head coach, Florentino can make a statement, you don't need to pay attention to the head coach's thoughts, anyway, I bought a star, you can use it for me!

However, for Mourinho, Florentino still attaches more importance to his ideas.

Jose Mourinho was initially less enthusiastic about bringing in Bale.

The most important reason is that Real Madrid's dressing room is already full of big names.

After Raul's departure, the Spanish mainland gang and Cristiano Ronaldo's Portuguese family barely maintained a balance.

In this case, Bale's arrival may once again break or even detonate Real Madrid's dressing room.

In particular, this is most likely to irritate Ronaldo's nerves: what does that mean? I'm the boss of Real Madrid!

However, with Bale defeating Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi and winning the Ballon d'Or, this strengthened Florentino's determination to bring in Bale, but also forced Mourinho's thinking to waver:

Florentino's determination to take Bale was unchangeable, and in this case, Mourinho began to seriously consider the possibility of such a thing.

In this case, Mourinho chose to come to the San Siro Stadium to watch this game, on the one hand, he really wanted to see the performance of the new world footballer of the year.

In addition, this is also a strategy after Florentino and Mourinho's secret talks, to test Ronaldo's reaction to this matter.

This temptation is mild.

Because neither Mourinho nor Florentino will admit in person that Mourinho's trip is for the purpose of inspecting Bale.

As long as it is not said in person, there is room for relaxation.