Aston Villa's chief scout, Collenberg, has been meticulous in his work.

The documents he provided not only detailed the technical characteristics of the players, the estimated development potential, but also the psychological analysis of the player's personality.

Fang Jue did not pay attention to the scouting department because he was a hanger, in fact, he attached great importance to the club's scouting department.

Well, he enjoyed the scouting team recommending players to him, and then he was confident in pointing the fingers and targeting them, and then after a while, the players were doing well, and the players who weren't selected by him didn't develop as well as the players he selected.

Of course, the only trouble caused by this incident was that everyone looked at him as if he were looking at God, which made him feel that it was a bit too much, and the idea of personality cult was unacceptable.

Colenberg recommended five players to Fang Jue.

Inter Milan's twenty-three-year-old Italian defender Ranocchia Milan's twenty-three-year-old Greek defender Papastathopoulos.

Cameroonian defender Matip of Schalke 04, who is about to turn 20 years old.

"Although Matip is a Cameroonian national, he has dual German and Cameroonian citizenship and Matip has already played for the Cameroonian national team." Colomberg said.

Swansea's 19-year-old England defender Calke.

Bolton's 25-year-old England international centre-back Gary Wanderers. Cahill.

Fang Jue summoned the club's general manager, Byron, as well as his coaching staff and the club's chief scout, Collenberg, for a meeting.

He started by ruling out England international centre-back Gary Cahill.

The willingness is very simple, Cahill's salary is too high, currently in Bolton, as the captain of Bolton, Cahill's salary has reached 55,000 pounds a week, and if Aston Villa wants to poach people, the salary can only be higher than this, not lower.

It's not that Fang Jue is reluctant to offer such a high salary for the player, the problem is that if he wants every substitute central defender, Cahill will definitely not be able to be a substitute when he comes, it would be too extravagant.

Gary Cahill plays the main team, so who should win Senderos or Koulibaly? None of them.

Aston Villa have not yet had the luxury of offering £60,000 or £70,000 a week for a centre-back substitute.

Then there is Swansea's England rookie Cork, a young man who has been praised by many English celebrities and favored by the English media, Fang Jue directly vetoed it.

"The reason is the same as before." Fang Jue said.

Fang Jue didn't say it explicitly, but everyone knew that he meant that this player had limited talent, at least Fang Jue was not very optimistic.

One sentence silenced Byron, who was ready to persuade him, and Byron hoped that Fang Jue would give more consideration to bringing in local players from England, which would help improve Aston Villa's status with the English FA and support in England.

However, since Fang Jue said that this kid has limited talent, then it is really limited talent, and Fang Jue has proved his vision and authority with countless correct choices.

Then, Fang Jue ruled out Inter Milan's Italian defender Ranocchia.

Ranocchia joined Inter Milan six months ago, when, following the injury of Treble winner Samuel, Inter Milan decided to bring in Ranocchia, who had performed well and even won the title of "New Nesta", from Genoa to replace the Argentine.

Under Genoa coach Antonio Conte, Ranocchia effectively complemented Bonucci's scrambling with excellent prediction and clear mind, and once became the team that conceded the fewest goals in Serie A, which also made the two win the favor of Inter Milan and Juventus respectively.

Fang Jue said that the reason why he gave up Ranokchia was very simple, his worth was too high.

Ranocchia, who was hailed as the 'new Nesta' by the Italian media, spent 13 million euros when Inter Milan brought him in six months ago.

Half a month ago, on the latest player value list released by German Transfer, Ranocchia was worth as much as 17.5 million euros.

Not to mention that Inter Milan attaches great importance to Ranocchia, even if Aston Villa wants to poach this player, they will have to pay at least 30 million euros or so in a transfer fee.

30 million euros to bring in a backup central defender, Fang Jue has not gone crazy yet.

In this way, Fang Jue rejected three shortlists one after another.

He chose to keep Papastathopoulos and Matip as targets.

Aston Villa have always been swift.

With Fang Jue's decision, Aston Villa began contacting Schalke 04 and AC Milan respectively to enquire about the transfers of Matip and Papastathopoulos.

And just a day later, Aston Villa played for the team's Colombian player James James. The hearing on the 'special genius clause' initiated by Rodriguez was held.

When Aston Villa's representatives announced the letters of recommendation from Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson and Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, the jury was stunned.

For the first time in the world, Ferguson and Arsene Wenger are 'testifying' for the same player, and as a third-party player for a non-Manchester United or non-Arsenal player.

It's not just that these two 'sworn enemies' are surprised that they have cooperated.

I was even more surprised by Fang Jue's connections.

It's not easy to be good friends with both Ferguson and Arsene Wenger at the same time, and it doesn't affect the friendship of either party in the 'year-old love triangle'.

Eventually, with the testimonies of Ferguson and Arsene Wenger, plus James. Rodriguez's impressive performances during his loan spell at Aston Villa last season finally managed to impress the jury.

All six jurors passed.

Aston Villa have finally made a name for James James via the 'Special Genius Clause'. Rodriguez got a labour permit to play in the Premier League.

Fang Jue also breathed a sigh of relief.

If he can't get a labor certificate for Ha Meier, he plans to tear up the Premier League labor certification system in person.

……

Aston Villa have taken a two-pronged approach, discussing the possibility of bringing in Cameroonian defender Matip with Schalke 04 and Greek defender Papastathopoulos with AC Milan.

The two clubs were quick to get feedback.

Schalke 04 refused to sell the talented defenders trained by the team's academy, especially Schalke 04 coach Magath, and directly told the top management that if the team sold Matip, he would resign.

Aston Villa's chances of wanting to take Matip are low.

At least in this transfer window.

On the other hand, AC Milan are very happy with Aston Villa's bid for Papastathopoulos.

They brought in Papastathopoulos from Genoa Anda last summer at a cost of €4.5 million to the Rossoneri.

After a season, AC Milan coach Allegri decided that Papastathopoulos was overwhelmed and that he did not look down on the Greek defender.

At the same time that Aston Villa were courting Papastathopoulos, AC Milan were considering selling Papastathopoulos back to Genoa Anta, and both sides had even agreed on a transfer fee of €4 million.

The Rossoneri are willing to reduce the purchase price by 500,000 euros from that year.

At this time, Aston Villa has taken a fancy to Papastathopoulos, and AC Milan could not be happy.

In Galliani's eyes, Aston Villa is a rich man.

Speaking of which, thinking of when Fang Jue coached Ibiza in the Spanish Second Division, in order to loan Abate, he also ran from Spain to Milan, looking bitter, Galliani also sighed, in four or five years, this guy has led the team to dominate the Premier League and reach the top of Europe.

Of course, thinking of the old incident, Galliani is still a little angry, and it is nothing to loan Abate, who has also been trained in Ibiza.

The most critical thing is that Fang Jue only spent hundreds of thousands of euros to abduct Aubameyang at that time.

And what made Galliani vomit blood the most was that he strongly recommended it, and even hinted that he wanted to loan Abate, and he had to help AC deal with the players, so Fang Jue 'reluctantly' agreed to sign Aubameyang......

Of course, this kind of blind-looking thing has happened to almost many giant teams, and the past is over, no matter how unhappy Galliani is, that's it.

Now, in his eyes, Aston Villa is a fat sheep that can be slaughtered, and as for whether it is a small knife or a big knife, it depends on his ability.

However, Galliani, who has already suffered the loss of the 'Aubameyang incident', and Fang Jue is known for his good eye for people.

So, to be on the safe side, we had a meeting with the technical department and communicated with the head coach Allegri.

The prevailing opinion is not optimistic about the development of Papastathopoulos.

Galliani was relieved that Milan had offered 10 million euros for Papastathopoulos.

Aston Villa paid €3 million in return.

It almost didn't make Galliani jump to his feet.

You guys just put Curtis. Davis sold to Grand Paris for 31 million pounds, and everyone knows that you have money, and you are too picky!

Milan expressed a little envy and jealousy that Aston Villa could make money from the local tycoons of Paris.

Galliani did not give up, and for the current Milan, it is all to be fought for to sell an extra million euros.

After Silvio Berlusconi began to tighten the monetary base, the Rossoneri had not had a good time.

The two sides continue to bargain.

It was also at this time that Aston Villa ushered in the first official game of the new season.

Aston Villa, who won last season's Premier League, will face Manchester City, winners of last season's FA Cup, in the Community Shield.

Fang Jue attaches great importance to this game.

In fact, Fang Jue has moved the danger level of the Blue Moon to the highest level, on par with Manchester United and Chelsea.

In Fang Jue's view, after two seasons of large-scale recruitment and lineup running-in, this Manchester City team has been initially polished.

Last season, Manchester City were able to snatch the fourth place in the league from Arsenal, which is quite impressive.

Manchester City continued to wave cheques for signings this summer.

In addition to the introduction of Argentine golden boy Sergio Aguero from Atletico Madrid.

Manchester City, which has a lot of money, continues to habitually dig into the corners of their rivals.

Or, to put it more bluntly, poaching Arsenal.

There are Adebayo, Colo. Toure.

Now they have signed Nasri and Klich from Arsenal, consolidating their own strength and dealing a tough blow to their rivals.

It is no wonder that after Manchester City won the fourth place in the Premier League last season, some media ridiculed that Arsenal was the fourth place, whether it was snatched by Manchester City, and it was poached by Manchester City.

In addition to poaching from Arsenal, in view of Vieira's retirement and Yaya Toure will play in the Africa Cup of Nations early next year, Mancini also signed Hargreaves for free, which can be regarded as making up for some compensation in the midfield.

However, with Hargreaves recovering from injuries for almost the majority of the past two years, it remains to be seen whether the former England international will be able to succeed in the Blues.

In addition, Manchester City handled Bellamy on the fringe to Liverpool, and the deal was considered a mutually beneficial operation by the media.

……

New Wembley Stadium.

Fang Jue sat in the dugout, holding the starting list of Manchester City in his hand.

The goalkeeper is England international Joe Hart.

At the back are Richards, Lescott, Kompany and Kolarov.

The midfielder is Gareth. Barry, De Jong, Yaya Toure and David. Silva.

Up front is a combination of Balotelli and Bosnia-Herzegovina striker Dzeko.

Fang Jue glanced at the Manchester City bench, where Sergio Aguero was sitting quietly.

It seems that Mancini is still cautious, letting Sergio Aguero sit on the bench and slowly settle in with the team.

On the bench for Manchester City, there is also the little monster Adebayo.

There is also Chrissy, who has been brought in from Arsenal.

I also want Fang Jue's former favorite general Quaresma.

Fang Jue's expression was serious, in his eyes, the strength of this Manchester City team was very strong.

Even on paper, he feels that this Manchester City team is a cut above Manchester United and Chelsea.

Fortunately, this game will test the new quality of this Manchester City team built by Arab tycoons.

Fang Jue was looking at and pondering this new Manchester City.

Roberto Mancini was also staring inside the pitch with his chin on his back, and he was also studying this Aston Villa team.

Shevchenko, Ronaldo, Deisler, Barak, Roberto. Enke, Cuellar, Sidwell, Davis, Marshall......

Aston Villa have seen as many as nine players leave, which is a major shake-up for a team that has just won the European title.

In terms of recruitment, Aston Villa currently brings in young goalkeeper De Gea, Thornton who has physical problems, veteran Klose, and young De Bruyne, who looks like the protagonist of a comic book.

In Mancini's view, the quality of Aston Villa's signings is concerning.

This is the second year in a row that he has dominated the Premier League, and after just reaching the top of Europe, Fang Jue began to float?

Mancini was naturally happy about this.

It's good!

He wished he had Alzheimer's.

……

Fang Jue did not arrange for De Gea to start, and the starting goalkeeper for today's game will be 40-year-old American veteran goalkeeper Friedel.

The centre-back is a partnership between Kalidou Koulibaly and Senderos.

At right-back is Kyle Walker.

At left-back, Milner.

The midfielders are Clement, Luka Modric, Gareth. Bale, Sadio. Mane.

Up front are Suarez and veteran Klose.

Mancini took a look at Aston Villa's starting line-up.

frowned.

He looked at Aston Villa's bench again.

Saw Abang Lajo, Vardy, Hames. Rodriguez, De Bruyne, Stroman, Danny Ross and others.

Except that the bench is very thin and inferior to their own Manchester City.

Aston Villa's starting lineup is basically old faces.

Is this a team that has gone nine players?

Mancini was surprised to realize that the departure of Ronaldo, Ballack and others was by no means unprepared, and he had been preparing for the renewal of Aston Villa.

Looking at the current starting eleven, Mancini has to admit that this starting lineup, although it is a little worse than Aston Villa's starting lineup last season, is still very strong.

Mancini is interested, he wants to see if he can win in the face of this slightly 'degraded' Aston Villa, his Manchester City, which is stronger than last season?!

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