Football: I can see player entries.

Chapter 102 The Footsteps of the Top League (Part 1)

Just as Li Yanqing was setting goals for Sun Yan and Li Yichuan.

Emirates Stadium.

Wenger was standing on the sidelines, watching the players train with a somewhat blank expression.

"Hey, professor, you've been spacing out a lot lately."

"What happened?"

Legendary goalkeeper Lehmann, now Arsenal's assistant coach, inquired with concern.

"Oh, nothing special, it's just something that happens often to someone who's almost seventy."

Wenger's expression was somewhat forced, and anyone could tell he wasn't telling the truth.

Their performance this season was initially quite good, but they faltered again towards the end of the season.

They suffered an embarrassing away losing streak.

The FA Cup is nothing special; the prize money is only two million pounds, and he and his players are not lacking in this honor.

So for them, the important thing is still to fight for fourth place.

The benefits of qualifying for the Champions League are far greater than winning an FA Cup.

"Well, this clumsy lie can't even fool myself."

Not long after, Wenger gave a bitter smile.

"Jens, do you remember how long it's been since we've really focused on a match?"

Since 2012, when he said "winning the top four in the league is the same as winning the championship," or since he sold Vieira in 2006?

Building this stadium, which can accommodate 60,000 spectators, is key to Arsenal maintaining its status.

However, the heavy responsibility of paying off the debts also weighed on Wenger's entire coaching career.

He has done his best, but it is extremely difficult to both earn enough money for the club and maintain the team's performance.

“You’ve done a great job,” Lyman said sincerely.

"I don't think there's anything shameful about losing to Burton."

"They demonstrated a very tenacious fighting spirit."

"And you don't allow the players to get injured in the FA Cup at all."

“Of course, losing a game is always a normal thing,” Wenger said, not denying Lehmann’s words.

"But I've done miracles here, remember?"

“Of course, 49 unbeaten games.” Lyman smiled; that was a classic, legendary story.

"Pires, Ljungberg, Cole, Evila, Henry, Bergkamp..."

"Fans still remember them fondly."

“Yes, yes.” Wenger finally broke into a genuine laugh; that story was definitely his pride.

"I spoke with Burton's head coach earlier."

"We'd like to see if we can bring some of the best young men from their team here."

"But he firmly rejected me."

"To be honest, this reminds me of that time when I also didn't want Cole to leave..."

"Did he bring back those old feelings for you?" Lyman joked.

"A little, but more than that, it made me realize that I'm getting old."

"I'm already very old..."

"You want to retire?" Upon hearing this, Lyman immediately became anxious.

"No, it's not time yet. We still need your guidance here!"

"I made the decision to retire a long time ago." At this point, Wenger suddenly became serious.

"I will leave here when this season ends."

“I thought I had done everything I could.”

"But after this game, I think I've found my rhythm again."

"Let these old buddies fight with me one last time."

“Alright.” Lyman knew he couldn’t change the old man’s decision and could only accept the outcome.

"However, winning the league title is impossible now, Manchester City has already left us far ahead."

"There's still a good chance of finishing in the top four, as long as the guys pull themselves together now."

"They've already lost to Championship teams, what face do they have not to fight?" Wenger has great confidence in his players; their ability is not the problem, the problem lies in their mentality.

"Now we have a reason to fully activate them, Jens!"

......

On April 11, the off-season ended, and Burton Athletic played Ipswich Town away.

Ipswich Town were powerless against a Burton Albion team that had surged in strength and was in high spirits.

Quinn is used to playing as the midfield maestro on his own, and he delivered a top-class performance with one goal and two assists in this match.

Nasri and Li Yanqing applauded for him from the sidelines.

Although they eventually managed to pull back one point, they still won 3-1.

On the 22nd, they will play against Brentford at home.

Jamie completely broke through the opponent's defense in the first half, showcasing his incredible dribbling skills.

The opponent's performance was even worse than Ipswich's, and they barely had any chances to shoot throughout the entire match.

It's worth mentioning that Sun Yan scored a goal after making a run into the box during the match.

They are now only three points behind third-placed Stoke City.

"Li, there's something you need to know."

Barker has rarely come to see Li Yanqing lately; he's been busy with sponsorships and transfers.

"Luton Town doesn't want to sell James Justin, but the player himself is still very interested."

"He said he was willing to cooperate with our operations if we ultimately upgrade."

"However, he also made a demand: he wanted us to leave the other side with at least £1.5 million in transfer fees."

"One and a half million?" Li Yanqing stroked his chin, thinking for a moment.

He's not too worried about the upgrade right now.

Judging from the team's performance, as long as they are in good form, they are basically invincible in the Championship.

Moreover, Swansea and Stoke City are not in good form, having failed to win their last two matches.

There is a good chance that they will all be pushed into the playoffs.

So he spends most of his time thinking about how to strengthen the roster.

He has already decided to contact Tottenham's Danny Rose and Chelsea's David Luiz for the defense.

Even if they all come, plus Bradford, Turner, and Sun Yan, there will only be five usable defenders.

Justin is still worth buying.

He's only nineteen years old and he's also thinking about his club; he's a good young man.

For this person alone, 1.5 million is not expensive.

“Okay, Barker, I’ll leave this to you.”

"This young man is good; I want him."

"Also, please contact Felchar for me; I haven't heard from him again!"

"Now is the time when we need him..."