Matthew and John sat down with the Manchester United representatives, ready to negotiate the contract. Matthew was excited to finally be joining his dream club, but he knew that the negotiations could be tricky.
The Manchester United representatives, led by the club's director of football, David Harrison, were experienced and tough negotiators. They knew that Matthew was a talented player, but they also knew that they had to get the best deal possible for the club.
John, Matthew's agent, was equally experienced and determined to get the best deal for his client. He had done his research and knew the market value of Matthew's skills.
The negotiations started with the transfer fee. Manchester United had offered £50 million, but John was holding out for £60 million. The two sides went back and forth, with neither willing to budge.