{SOMS} Manchester United - The Flight of the Red Devils

I sat quietly, not saying a word. The reporters threw questions at me from all positions, the camera lights flashing and stinging my eyes. The large logo of Manchester United hung on the wall directly opposite. I wondered how long they would continue to ask questions, and how long it would take before I could get back to training with the group. I heard glimpses of the questions; however it all seemed a blur. “How well do you think you can carry on the legacy of...” One yelled. “Is it true you’re planning on a mass transfer...” Another yelled, holding a notebook in one hand, pen in the other. The collective inquisition of the room studied my every move, however I had no inclination whatsoever to answer the questions. I was told not to answer any questions, no matter how enticing, by the Chairman. More questions were thrown, but I sat quietly, working out a new tactic in my head. A list of transfer targets and potential sales danced and swum in my head, knowing I had a lot to live up to. I was here for a reason. I’m here to make Manchester United Football Club not only the greatest club in the world, but further.

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I stared at the finance report. I’d been given a transfer budget of $22.5 million pounds. I was happy, but I felt it wasn’t nearly enough. I was ready to make changes to this team, and 22.5 million wasn’t going to be enough. I felt it necessary to make use of the transfer marker as best I could. I was planning on buying and selling like a pioneer, making my true dreams come true. The press didn’t matter. I didn’t care what other people thought. This was for the supporters, and only the best would be acceptable. There were many players I had in mind, and many i was expecting to put on the transfer list. I flicked through the notebook i held with me at all times, looking through the names of each player I wished to set a scout on right away. Serge Aurier and Marco Verratti jumped out at me. These two players were aged 16, and the best of their crop. They would be first.

I flicked to the back, and two more names caught my eye. I underlined them and added a note in red pen; TRANSFER. The dead wood would go, and the young blood would move in.

One thing was absolutely certain; Manchester United will become a youth orientated club.

Aurier and Verratti; my first youth targets.