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Chapter 113 The first change in the transfer market

When Li Rui arrived in Leeds, Leeds United coach Eddie Gray continued to search for treasures in the transfer market.

After Eddie Gray finished supplementing the team's offensive line, he began to focus on the transformation of the team's defense line. He first got the 32-year-old central defender Paul Butler from the English Championship team Wolves for free. (Paul Butler): As a supplement after the team's old captain Matteo left the team, this English player from the Pennines is known for his tough defense. Of course, his defense is tough and his movements are too big. It's not a good thing, but, given Paul Butler's free transfer, Leeds United's acquisition of a seasoned veteran is something to celebrate.

Leeds United's new boss, Stubbs, looked at the haze outside the window, closed the window, and tapped on the table, "Eddie, how is the team doing recently? Can you tell me if you have any difficulties."

With his gray hair, Stubbs looked a bit too rigid and serious, but Eddie Gray knew very well that this stiff-looking real estate businessman was indeed full of love for Leeds United, and he also knew that Stubbs Booth's assets are indeed not that rich, and there is indeed not much money that can be invested in the transfer market. However, as the head coach Eddie Gray must say something, this is his duty, "It's nothing too big Trouble, but it would be best if we could have a little more money, sir."

Stubbs froze for a moment and lit a cigarette. Of course he knew that the head coach had done a good job. Now; in terms of signings, the four players introduced by Leeds United are all free of charge. It's really rare to spend a penny, but what does it mean that the head coach now asks for an increase in capital investment?

Eddie Gray said a name, "I think, if we can have this player, there may be quite a surprise in the new season."

Stubbs thought for a while, and understood the meaning of the head coach. This is to let go of the salary. Although, now, Leeds United has not continued to implement the salary cut, but the salary of the players is not bad in the Premier League. It is not relatively high, but to attract some big-name stars to join, the salary structure of the current team is still far from reaching that level.

"Leeds United has not tasted the championship for a long time. I hope this dream can be realized within two or three years." Stubbs looked into Eddie Gray's eyes.

Of course Eddie Gray knows that the champion the boss is talking about is certainly not the Premier League champion. The champion of England's top league has been away from Leeds United for 14 years. This dream is too far away. It is possible to try it out in two or three seasons.

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Eddie Gray smiled for a while, and nodded without the slightest hesitation. This proud gentleman has the ambition to squint at the world. Of course, he is not reconciled to just wandering around in the relegation zone. Now, the boss's goal seems to be the same as his own. Point, though, this journey is also difficult to learn, "I don't think it's too far away, sir."

"That's good." Stubbs looked very happy and stubbed out his cigarette butt, "The weekly salary is 2.5 pounds, this is the bottom line, in terms of player selection, you are the head coach, I will not interfere, I just want to see the results .”

Stubbs' consideration is different from that of Eddie Gray. Now, the fans have a lot of dissatisfaction with the team's stinginess in signings. Now, the club needs a relatively heavyweight signing. Responding to fans' doubts, of course, Leeds United does not have the financial resources to compete with giants like Manchester United or Barcelona for stars, but don't forget that there are still some famous free transfer stars in the transfer market. What Leeds United has to do is to work hard on these players.

Of course, even so, it is still difficult for Leeds United to attract these stars. After all, a team that barely relegated from the Premier League last season and just got out of huge debts is still very cautious in investing. The attraction is still very small.

However, Mr. Eddie Gray still wants to give it a try. In his opinion, Leeds United really needs a heavyweight star to join the team. For a team in throes, Its significance is very far-reaching.

"No problem, sir." Eddie Gray said in a daze, "As you wish."

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After Eddie Gray got a promise from his new boss, he began to focus all his attention on this signing.

He immediately notified the staff of the club and booked a flight ticket to Italy the next afternoon. Before heading to Italy, Eddie Gray finalized the fifth signing of Leeds United this summer, uh, or the fifth Pen free signings.

He acquired 25-year-old England centre-back Clarke Carlisle for free from the low-level Queens Park Wanderers. , What happened when he made his debut from the Premier League team Blackburn. After that, Carlisle, who could not play in Blackburn, joined the low-level Queens Park Rovers for a price of 3 pounds. After the striker's contract expired, Carlisle, who was looking for a next home, heard his agent mention that Leeds United in the Premier League was interested, and came to Elland Road without saying a word.

Although Leeds United has become a relegation team in the Premier League, it is undoubtedly quite attractive to Carlisle, who hangs out in the low-level leagues. The Premier League team is the dream of countless low-level teams. Carlisle I have to prove to everyone who has ridiculed me that I can play in the Premier League! ! !
Before heading to Italy, Eddie Gray met with Carlisle, who had already arrived in Leeds. He was very satisfied with Carlisle's mental state and physical condition. His wounded heart was relieved. He was still very optimistic about Carlisle's level, and Eddie Gray was also very confident in his own eyesight.

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When Li Rui arrived in Leeds, after tidying up his house, he called Mr. Eddie Gray and told him that he had arrived in Leeds.

The head coach of Leeds United told Li Rui to follow the team's assistant coach, Gustavo Poyet, for a training camp with the team. After a few words, he hung up the phone.

Seeing that the head coach is relatively indifferent to him, Li Rui was full of confidence in his future, but now he is a little uneasy. After thinking about it for a while, he couldn't think of anything, so he just stopped thinking about it. Now, what to do , only performed well in training.

Of course, Li Rui didn't know that all the head coach Eddie Gray's thoughts were no longer on Leeds. His thoughts had already flown to Italy. In the past few days when Li Rui was late due to a cold, in Leeds United's training base, It has been several days, and it is difficult to see the shadow of the head coach. The head coach of Leeds United, these days, is rushing back and forth between England and Italy...

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PS: The first update.

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