Chapter One: The One-Euro Verdict

“Demand a weight-bearing MRI and make cartilage damage grounds for cancellation.” On the call, Baldi's agent shouted about insults, then claimed the scanner was unreliable. Five minutes later he withdrew the offer. Only rain could be heard. “Who would you buy?” Su asked. Lin saw a discarded one-euro offer. Relegated Graycastle would give away center-back Marcus Bell if Northport assumed his wages. Twenty-nine, two knee injuries, nicknamed the Captain on Crutches. Lin touched the sheet. [Seller's true intent: remove a dissenting dressing-room leader.] [Compatibility: 94%.] [Next season: league-best aerial success; 34 starts; peak value €18m.] [Risk: ten appearances trigger renewal and a 40% raise.]