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Chapter 404
The game was almost over, and the score was still Leeds United leading by three goals, with no change.
After completing the last substitution, Li Shiguang did not watch from the sidelines anymore, but went directly back to the bench.
As soon as he sat down, Simeone's voice came from the left.
"Boss, it looks like Liverpool will only be able to play in the Europa League this year."
"Well... did you notice that?" Li Shiguang also agreed with Simeone's opinion, "To be honest, there is no problem with their lineup, but they are a bit lacking in spirit. Look, except for Gerrard and Milner, the other players seem lifeless... Although I don't think much of Grant, if he plays like this, Benitez can't beat him."
Simone pursed his lips and looked at Milner running hard on the battlefield, his face full of regret: "It's just a pity for James. If he hadn't left, he would have been the first captain in Leeds United's history to win the Premier League championship trophy."
"Ah... professional football... it's normal to come and go, and this is his own choice."
As Li Shiguang's voice fell, two short and one long final whistles were heard on the court.
There were no surprises.
Leeds United won Liverpool away without any danger and continued to lead the Premier League standings.
Although they were visiting Anfield today, they won the game after all, so Li Shiguang didn't act pretentiously. When he heard the whistle, he immediately stood up and walked to the Liverpool bench, shook hands with Benítez, and gave him a gentle hug. Then he separated from him and returned to the sidelines to wait for his players.
After the players left the field, he hugged them to celebrate the victory, and finally, Li Shiguang and Simeone walked to the player tunnel.
But what surprised him was.
As soon as he walked into the player tunnel, Li Shiguang saw Morse standing at the corner in front, and from the look of him, it seemed that he was waiting for him.
Li Shiguang's prediction was correct.
Before he and Simeone approached, Morse took the initiative to greet him, stretched out his hand, and greeted Li Shiguang with a smile: "Hi... Li... Long time no see."
Holding Morse's hand, Li Shiguang also smiled: "Hi... David... Sorry, I took another victory from Anfield in front of you."
Seeing Li Shiguang say this, Morse's smile turned into a wry smile, and he said self-deprecatingly: "Compared to the last 5:1, you have been holding back today... Are you free? Let's chat?"
What?
Still have evil intentions towards Torres?
This was Li Shiguang's first reaction.
Morse obviously guessed Li Shiguang's thoughts, and simply did not hide it, and directly expressed his meaning: "I still want to talk to you about Torres, come to my office and sit down?"
Li Shiguang has always had a good impression of Morse.
Faced with the invitation from someone in person, even if he was determined not to sell, Li Shiguang couldn't directly offend Morse on this occasion.
So he didn't say anything more and nodded in agreement.
After attending the post-match press conference, Li Shiguang came to Morse's office under the guidance of a staff member.
As soon as he sat down.
Morse went straight to the point: "Li, we have known each other for so long, and I have always regarded you as a friend! Regarding the matter of introducing Torres, I am very sincere. I hope you can give a reasonable price, and I will never bargain!"
Friendship is friendship, and when it comes to business, Li Shiguang has always been ruthless.
He really doesn't want to sell Torres now.
A small part of the reason is that Torres is at his peak, and Leeds United is fighting on three fronts, and it does need enough personnel reserves.
But a larger part of the reason is that in Li Shiguang's view, if Torres continues his current state for another one or two years, he will definitely be able to sell at a higher price!
He ignored Morse's emotional card.
Li Shiguang still maintained a tough attitude: "David... the email I replied to you a few days ago was sent by Alan at my instruction, so for Torres, I have always believed that 80 million euros is a very reasonable price!"
Moors didn't expect that he personally went to the player's tunnel to invite Li Shiguang to talk, but Li Shiguang still opened his mouth with 80 million euros.
His face flushed red, and he looked at Li Shiguang angrily, wanting to say something, but couldn't.
After a while, he saw Li Shiguang still drinking the coffee in his hand.
The old man who has been in control of Liverpool for 16 years seemed to have lost most of his strength. His body, which was originally sitting upright, softened. He leaned gently on the sofa and sighed: "Hey... 80 million euros... Li, this price, with Liverpool's current finances, we simply can't afford it. "
Li Shiguang knew that Morse was talking about objective facts, and he also saw the old man's frustrated look.
But this is a business negotiation, and if he is soft-hearted, he will be the only one who suffers, so he put the water cup on the table, looked at Morse very seriously, and said: "I have also heard about Liverpool's financial situation... David... I treat you as a friend, so I will tell you this. To be honest, let's be realistic. With Torres' performance and data, even if he is not in Leeds United, the price will not be very low... What Liverpool needs now should be those cheap and easy-to-use forwards!"
"For example?"
"For example..." Just as he was about to speak, Li Shiguang suddenly felt something was wrong, "Hey! No! I'm not Liverpool's football director, do I have the right to tell you this? "
Seeing Li Shiguang react so quickly, Morse laughed awkwardly: "Li, all of Europe knows that you are an expert in discovering young talents. We are friends, so don't be so stingy... Just tell me one or two, and save your old friend. This should be no problem..."