Chapter 631: Manchester City lacks ambition, new signings are just two mini Davids?

"Ferguson blamed us, but if he truly wanted to stop it, he could have brought Lehmann to Old Trafford with just eight million euros,"

"We all know Deng Kai is a good lad, he respects his elders, and he's willing to help out with these things. But Ferguson didn't speak up because he couldn't bear to, while Arsenal could, and that's why the deal was successful!"

After this transfer, "Arsenal is willing to spend" became a catchphrase.

It was a term used by fans to mock Manchester United for wanting to maintain their dominance without wanting to spend money.

But no one knew that, years later, it would become one of the phrases most mocking of Arsenal.

Besides Chelsea's signings and Beckham's departure, Liverpool's transfer was the biggest of this Premier League season.

Last season, Liverpool finished three points behind Chelsea, in fifth place, once again missing out on Champions League qualification.