Chapter 705 - 13: Isabella’s Ecstasy! Arsenal’s Transfer Market Moves! Ma’el’s ‘Temptation’! (Part 2)

Isabella snapped back to reality after watching for a long time, lowered her head to look at Ma’el who was asleep in her arms, and a special feeling arose in her heart.

Is it pride that her boyfriend stands alongside these world-famous and powerful names?

Proud that he is loved and respected by these people, proud that he has achieved such dazzling accomplishments at just 18, becoming the hottest superstar in sports?

Or does she just see him as the person in her arms, as the little boy with an angelic face sleeping before her?

Perhaps it’s all of them, and it’s this sense of dissonance that makes each moment spent with Ma’el feel fresh and novel, also giving her a sense of having encountered the luckiest thing in the world.

So, does this count as she has scored the boy every girl dreams of dating, or, did the dream boy of all girls score her?

"Hmm...~~!" Isabella bit her lower lip and smiled happily, regardless of which it was, it’s something that could make a person laugh in their dreams, something others covet.

I must cherish this well, do what I should, provide Ma’el with the companionship he desires and watch him continue to grow, step by step achieving his ultimate dreams.

Perhaps one day they will part ways, perhaps one day, they will marry in a garden under the blessings of family and friends, have a few children, and live out their old age peacefully.

"He he....." Isabella laughed again, just fantasizing about these things made her feel soft all over and intoxicated.

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June 26th, with the summer transfer window open for over ten days, many teams have already made significant moves.

Heavyweights like Paris, Chelsea, Manchester City, and others have recklessly splashed tens of millions of Pounds, beginning to dominate the transfer market by acquiring their desired players.

At this time, the financial fair play regulations had not been introduced, club oversight was limited, and in most cases, if the owner wanted to spend money, he was certain to succeed.

Because of this, Arsenal, having just resolved its financial issues this year, made moves without any hesitation.

As if venting years of pent-up frustration, the club immediately threw out several bombshells.

"£16.5 million! Arsenal brings in technical Midfield Cazorla from Malaga! The Spanish star is at his peak and a regular for the Spanish national team, the best choice to enhance bench depth!" — London Evening Paper

"£13 million! The team signs Cologne Forward Podolski, hoping he will achieve excellent results across all fronts with Arsenal in the new season!" — Arsenal official media with pictures

"£27 million! Arsenal makes an irresistible offer to Brazil International for Oscar’s transfer! This surpasses Chelsea’s previous £25 million bid!" — Brazil Sports Network

"Rare sight! Arsenal and Chelsea are competing for players, and Arsenal has the upper hand in transfer bids! Wenger is determined to strengthen Midfield bench depth while preparing for future succession!" — The Times

"Rumors indicate Arsenal is also interested in Portugal Right Defender Joao Pereira! Brazil Central Defender Thiago Silva! The Kroenke family plans to invest heavily to compete for the Champions League title!" — Italy All Sports

When people saw the first news about Arsenal acquiring players, most felt a sense of disbelief.

Wasn’t it said that after the penny-pinching Kroenke family fully acquired the club, they would turn into vampires like Manchester United’s the Glazer Family?

What’s going on now?

Have they really fulfilled their promise, beginning to invest heavily to strengthen the club’s bench depth and fighting power?

And as each confirmed news piece and more rumors slowly emerged, people gradually accepted this fact, realizing that Kroenke was serious.

"Spring has arrived!!"

This phrase appeared in every Arsenal community and forum, becoming the most talked-about topic for Arsenal fans that day.

The Guardian quickly published a medium-length article, budgeting Arsenal’s lineup for next season.

"At the Goalkeeper position, I believe the combination of Szczeny and Fabianski is sufficient, in the short term it’s hard to find a better first and second choice than these two, even if you do, it’s unlikely to be poached.

"Based on last season’s performance, I’d rate Arsenal’s reserves in this position 4 out of 5."

"..."

"At the left Defender position, Arsenal should similarly maintain their current setup, they have three available players: Kyle Walker, Gibbs, and Andre Santos.

"Kyle Walker is a strong player who defends and attacks, Gibbs is more balanced, an excellent backup choice, and Santos is offensively inclined, a good option to supplement the lineup, I’d rate them 4.5 out of 5 in this position.

"For the Central Defenders, Arsenal has Koscielny, Vermaelen, Mertesacker, Zhu Lu, and Squillaci who is about to return from injury, as well as the rumored Thiago Silva.

"If D Silva comes, I’d rate this position 5 out of 5, if not, it’s reduced to 4.5.

"Right Defender, the combination of Sagna and Jenkinson seems a bit thin, but don’t forget, Kyle Walker and Santos have no issues playing this position.

"Again, if the Portugal international Joao Pereira comes, I’d rate this position between 4.5 and nearly 5, if not, it’s 4.5.

"This may be controversial, but I’d like to say, after building confidence over a season, enhanced by European Cup training, Sagna has shown sharpness in both defense and attack, proving he can hold this position.