‌£80 Million! Manchester United's Desired Striker Priced at a Hefty Tag; A Major Squad Overhaul Needed to Sign Him On January 4th, Beijing time, British media iNews' famous journalist Peter Hall updated the latest transfer situation between Sporting Portugal striker Zekai Rais and Manchester United. According to his report, Manchester United manager Amorim sees Zekai Rais as an ideal center forward and is eager to reunite with his former disciple. However, Sporting Portugal has set a price tag of £80 million, which means that if Manchester United wants to successfully acquire this tough player, they must first clean up their existing squad to raise funds. After taking over Manchester United midway through the season, the ambitious Amorim led the team in 11 matches across various competitions, winning only 4 but losing a full 6, with a win rate of just 36.3%. Especially in the last 4 games, Manchester United suffered 4 consecutive defeats, putting Amorim on the hot seat. And it doesn't end there, because in the upcoming Premier League and FA Cup matches, Manchester United will face two strong opponents, Liverpool and Arsenal, and a six-game losing streak may just be a matter of time. Currently, Manchester United's biggest problem is their lackluster offensive methods, with several frontline players' states failing to satisfy. In the last round of the Premier League, they suffered a humiliating 0-3 home defeat to Bournemouth, with forward Zirkze being substituted after only 33 minutes, but despite Manchester United's adjustments, they ultimately failed to score even a single goal. In this situation, despite facing financial…

January 4th Selected 5 Football Matches Analysis: Newcastle United, Bournemouth, Brighton, Venezia, Crystal Palace Tottenham Hotspur's strong attacking ability and Newcastle United's tenacious defense may make this match very close. Although Tottenham has an advantage in attack, their defensive problems may be exploited by Newcastle United. If Newcastle United wants to achieve a good result away from home, they will focus more on defensive counterattacks. Considering various factors, this game is optimistic about Newcastle United's ability to successfully win away. Recommendation: Negative Number of Goals: 1, 3 Score: 1-2, 0-1 On one hand, Bournemouth's injury list is still long, and they cannot play with the strongest lineup in many positions. On the other hand, their recent two home games have not been impressive, ending only in draws. In this situation, Bournemouth can still get three levels of support, which shows that Iraola really has some skills. Let's follow the data and support Bournemouth for this match. Recommendation: Win Number of Goals: 3, 4 Score: 2-1, 3-1 Although the Seagulls are not considered top-tier Premier League teams, they are definitely among the best in the second tier, with good configurations. Based on the current state gap between the two, Arsenal could have offered higher odds, even as visitors, but they haven't, so confidence is average. This is also because they may hold back, and this game may not be as exciting. Recommendation: Draw or Win, leaning towards Draw Number of Goals: 2, 3 Score: 1-1, 1-2 Other matches: 008 Venezia vs Empoli Recommendation: Win or Draw, leaning towards Win Number of…

In the Premier League arena, new stars emerge like bamboo shoots after rain, but few truly stand out quickly. Dean Huysen, the young defensive star of Bournemouth, is one such player who catches the eye. According to the latest report from Spanish media Fichajes, this 19-year-old Dutch defender has caught the attention of Real Madrid, with an English club even setting a price tag of over 60 million euros for him. This figure is undoubtedly astronomical for a 19-year-old defensive player, but Huysen's performance makes people believe that he is fully capable of justifying this price. Since transferring to Bournemouth for 15 million euros a few months ago, Huysen has quickly become a cornerstone of the team's defense, his rapid progress surprising even the management of Bournemouth. Looking back at Huysen's career, his rise was not achieved overnight. When he first joined Bournemouth, he was perhaps seen as a promising young player, but no one expected him to become an indispensable part of the team in such a short time. His debut was not flashy, but as time went on, he gradually demonstrated his abilities in matches. His calm and stable defensive style, along with his excellent tactical intelligence, showed his potential to become a top-class defender. In the first half of the season, Huysen's performance was nothing short of impressive. His consistent play in the backline earned Bournemouth many points. Whether facing challenges from strong teams or maintaining a solid defense against weaker opponents, Huysen could handle it with ease. His defense was not only stable but also full…

According to the latest reports, Premier League giants Liverpool and Manchester United will compete for Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkes in January. The 21-year-old player transferred to the Cherries from AZ Alkmaar for a fee of 17.87 million euros in the summer of 2023. This Hungarian defender has been impressive this season at Bournemouth, achieving an 82% pass accuracy rate in the Premier League and averaging 4.4 interceptions per game. Additionally, Kerkez likes to make forward runs and deliver crosses into the box, which has resulted in him contributing 8 assists and 5 goals in 57 matches for Bournemouth. According to Caught Offside, both Liverpool and Manchester United are looking for a quality left-back in January, and Milos Kerkez is one of their top targets. However, it is reported that Bournemouth will demand 50 million pounds to part ways with the Hungarian player. Although Liverpool has two excellent left-backs in Robertson and Tsimikas, the former is already 30 years old. Head coach Arne Slot seems keen on signing Kerkez as a future reinforcement. Ruben Amorim's team is lacking in left-back options, with Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia also lacking form and fitness. Last season, both spent most of their time receiving treatment, and this season they have struggled to make an impact. This season, Shaw and Malacia have played in 3 and 5 club games respectively. So far, neither has scored for Manchester United. According to Caught Offside, other Premier League teams such as Chelsea, Arsenal, and Tottenham Hotspur are also monitoring Kerkez's situation. However, Manchester United and Liverpool are the…

The Christmas matches in the Premier League have arrived, with several top teams' performances drawing attention. Liverpool defeated Leicester City 3-1 in the 18th round, while title contenders Chelsea lost 1-2 to Fulham. Additionally, Manchester City drew 1-1 with Everton, Tottenham lost 0-1 to Nottingham Forest, and Manchester United suffered a 0-2 defeat against Wolverhampton Wanderers. This season's Premier League standings have become chaotic, with Italian giants Juventus letting go of one player, which has also affected the Premier League landscape to some extent. Juventus took a significant loss by selling their top central defender for 15.2 million euros, who is now shining in the Premier League and has become the core of his new team's defense. In the latest Premier League standings, Liverpool tops the table with 42 points from 17 rounds, followed by Chelsea with 35 points from 18 rounds, Nottingham Forest with 34 points from 18 rounds, and Arsenal with 33 points from 17 rounds, ranking second to fourth. Newcastle and Bournemouth both have 29 points from 18 rounds, ranking fifth and sixth. Manchester City, Fulham, and Aston Villa all have 28 points from 18 rounds, ranking seventh to ninth. Furthermore, Tottenham has 23 points from 18 rounds, ranking 11th, and Manchester United has 22 points from 18 rounds, ranking 14th. Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth are two dark horses in this season's Premier League. The former finished 17th last season, while the latter finished 12th, both showing significant improvement this season. In the latest round, Bournemouth drew 0-0 at home against Crystal Palace. In this match, Bournemouth's…