"Who?" Yang Yang asked with concern.
Van Gaal did not answer directly. Instead, he thought for a moment, considered his wording, and then spoke.
"We're considering two options. One is the conservative route, pursuing immediate results by bringing Huntelaar in from Schalke 04."
Everyone was very familiar with the center forward. He was a Dutch international and a striker developed by Ajax.
"We all know that he hasn't been happy at Schalke 04. Although he once rediscovered his peak form there, he's long since declined. Even so, at nearly thirty-four, he still has decent ability. He's also called out to them several times, hoping to return to Ajax."
This was also a tradition in European Football, regarded as returning to one's roots. Even Yang Yang himself had once considered returning to Ajax to retire after growing old.
But did Huntelaar fit Ajax's long-term plans?
That was the question.
Seeing that Yang Yang had not responded, Van Gaal knew what he was thinking.
In fact, it was not just Yang Yang. Quite a few core executives, including Van Gaal and Van der Sar, had the same doubts. Huntelaar was simply too old. Although his return would fulfill the wishes of the fans and many club executives, it was difficult to determine whether he could provide the team with the necessary competitiveness.
And his salary was not low, especially at Ajax.
"We also have several younger options." Van Gaal changed the subject and gestured for everyone to look at the screen in the meeting room. A match compilation of a player soon began playing.
"This player is called Erling Haaland. He won't turn seventeen until July. He came through Norway's Bryne FK, then transferred to Norwegian powerhouse Molde during the transfer window at the start of the year. Molde's head coach is