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Portuguese full-back Nuno Mendes' renewal rumors with Paris Saint-Germain have been ongoing for a long time. In November, Skira exclusively reported that Nuno Mendes was about to reach a renewal contract with Paris, which would end in 2029; at the beginning of December, Le Parisien also stated that the renewal was imminent and would be announced by the end of the year. Now, it is already the end of December, and the winter transfer window is about to open, but the renewal between Nuno Mendes and Paris Saint-Germain is still at an impasse. In fact, there has always been some discussion about Mendes' renewal with Paris. Nuno Mendes has been playing for Paris for three seasons. He was signed by Paris Saint-Germain for a buyout fee of 38 million euros from Sporting Portugal. After signing with Paris, according to disclosures from multiple media outlets and salary statistics, Nuno Mendes' weekly salary is only 27,000 euros, which is slightly higher than the graduates of the youth training program at Paris Saint-Germain. However, Nuno Mendes is now the main left-back for Paris and has even been selected for the Portuguese national team, making this salary seem somewhat meager. Below is a salary table posted by some Paris fans, who also complain about Nuno Mendes' low salary. So, what kind of contract can Nuno Mendes get in Paris? This depends on how they negotiate. If the salary is not satisfactory, Nuno Mendes may feel that Paris is treating him unfairly, and it would not be surprising if he seeks to leave the team.…

On December 29th at 22:30 Beijing time, the 19th round of the 2024-25 Premier League season featured a highly anticipated match between Leicester City and Manchester City. Manchester City, as the reigning champions, are currently facing challenges, with their participation in next season's European competitions in question. After drawing 1-1 at home against Everton, who are fighting relegation, they have only managed one win in their last 13 matches. In their last five games across all competitions, they have drawn twice and lost three times, without a victory, and in the Premier League, they have drawn twice and lost twice in their last four rounds. Leicester City, newly promoted to the league, find themselves in the relegation zone. Under new manager Van Nistelrooy, they won their first match at home 3-1 against West Ham United, followed by a 2-2 draw at home against Brighton. However, they have suffered three consecutive defeats in their last three rounds, conceding at least three goals in each match, scoring only once away against Liverpool. Before the match, Manchester City sat seventh in the Premier League table with 28 points from 18 matches (8 wins, 4 draws, 6 losses), trailing Liverpool, who had played one fewer match, by 14 points, and were six points behind fourth-placed Nottingham Forest. Leicester City, with 14 points from 18 matches (3 wins, 5 draws, 10 losses), were ranked 18th, one point behind Wolverhampton Wanderers, who are outside the relegation zone. In this match, Manchester City lined up in a 4-1-4-1 formation, with Erling Haaland as the center forward, Savigno,…

On the morning of December 30th, Beijing time, the first match of the 19th round of the Premier League took place, with last season's English Championship winner Leicester City hosting last season's Premier League champion Manchester City at home. In the 21st minute, Savigno scored a rebound to score his first goal for Manchester City. In the 40th minute, Bunarnot's header hit the post. In the 74th minute, Savigno completed a pass and shot, and Haaland broke his four-game goal drought. In the end, Manchester City defeated Leicester City 2-0 away from home, ending their four-game winless streak in the league. This was also the second victory in the last 14 games in all competitions for Manchester City, and their first away win in nine games. After this game, Manchester City temporarily surpassed Newcastle and Bournemouth, who have not played this round, to reach fifth place. This game was also Guardiola's 500th match as manager of Manchester City, marking a milestone. In the 10th minute, Vardy cleverly positioned himself to form a one-on-one situation, and Otamendi rushed out to tackle him directly, knocking Vardy down. Normally, Otamendi should have received a red card, and Leicester City would have been awarded a penalty, but Vardy was offside when he received the ball, allowing Manchester City to escape a disaster. In the 19th minute, Gvardiol headed back, almost turning it into an own goal assist, but Vardy's subsequent shot from a tight angle was saved by Otamendi with great effort. In the 21st minute, Lewis passed the ball without stopping, and Foden's…

Newcastle United's forward Alexander Isak has been in scintillating form, scoring 7 goals and providing 2 assists in the last 5 Premier League matches, contributing a total of 11 goals and 4 assists this season. Isak has already scored 24 goals in the 2024 Premier League season, second only to Alan Shearer's record of 27 goals in a calendar year for Newcastle (Shearer scored 27 in 2002). On December 31st, Newcastle will face Manchester United away in the 19th round of the Premier League, and Isak has a great chance to continue chasing Shearer's record. Today, let's talk about this rising star. Isak started his career at Sweden's AIK Solna before moving on to Willem II and Borussia Dortmund. In 2019, Isak transferred to Real Sociedad from Dortmund for a fee of 15 million euros. This transfer did not receive much attention at the time, but it paved the way for Isak's future development. His performance in La Liga has become increasingly stable, showcasing his remarkable scoring ability and maturity. In the summer window of 2022, Newcastle signed Isak for 75 million euros, setting a new record for the highest transfer fee in the club's history. Since joining Newcastle, Isak has played 86 games in all competitions, scoring 47 goals and providing 9 assists, becoming the team's most relied upon weapon in attack. Such explosive performances have also made Isak one of the most sought-after young stars in European football, with teams like Chelsea, Arsenal, and Paris Saint-Germain showing interest. However, Newcastle currently has no intention of letting Isak leave,…

In the 12th round of the Premier League, Manchester City suffered a crushing 0-4 defeat at home to Tottenham, leaving fans still in disbelief after the match. This game saw Manchester City plunge into an abyss while Tottenham delivered a stark contrast, leaving their opponents with hardly any breathing room. From the outset, Tottenham displayed formidable attacking power. In the 7th minute, Maddison's quick reactions in the penalty area led to a brace, quickly securing a 2-0 lead for Tottenham. The mood among Manchester City fans plummeted accordingly. If Ederson's first-half heroics had offered them a glimmer of hope, the second half's onslaught extinguished all illusions. With Tottenham's Poro scoring again in the second half, the scoreline read 3-0. Manchester City found themselves with few counterattacking opportunities, their offense lacking structure and even basic coordination seemed feeble. By the 93rd minute, Johnson's goal sealed the deal, leaving no doubt about the outcome, as Manchester City's 0-4 defeat became a post-match talking point. Currently, Manchester City's state is concerning, having suffered five consecutive defeats across competitions, creating an atmosphere so oppressive it's almost suffocating. Despite this, they remain second in the standings, though Liverpool's lead has widened to 5 points due to playing one more game. Chelsea and Arsenal have climbed to third and fourth respectively, trailing Manchester City by just 1 point, hot on their heels. Brighton and Tottenham's performances are also noteworthy, gradually closing in on the top four, creating a chaotic battle. In another match of the same round, Villa faced Crystal Palace at home, ending in a…

As a four-time Premier League champion, Manchester City has experienced an unusually poor season, with key players such as Erling Haaland, Jack Grealish, and Kevin De Bruyne underperforming. Currently, the team is ranked seventh in the league, having dropped out of the European competition spots. However, Manchester City has had several outstanding players in the past who, due to limited opportunities at the club, were forced to leave and subsequently excelled at their new teams, raising questions about the club's transfer capabilities. Let's take a look at five former players who have performed exceptionally well after leaving Manchester City. Alvarez According to Marca, Atletico Madrid has a win rate of 69.23% this season, setting a new record since Simeone took over the club, currently topping La Liga ahead of Real Madrid and Barcelona. This outstanding performance is closely related to the Argentine forward Alvarez, who was acquired from Manchester City for 75 million euros this summer. Alvarez has scored 12 goals in various competitions this season, making him the top scorer within Manchester City. Since joining Manchester City from River Plate, Alvarez has consistently performed well, contributing 36 goals and 18 assists in two seasons. However, his position at Manchester City was not stable, and he could not secure a regular starting spot. Consequently, he decided to join Atletico Madrid for 75 million euros. Now, with Haaland struggling alone on the front line and new signing Savigno yet to score, Alvarez's versatility and explosiveness would make Manchester City fans miss him even more. Palmer In September 2023, Chelsea acquired Palmer…

As the 15th round of the Premier League approaches its end, the latest championship situation is gradually becoming clear. At this point, Liverpool not only did not participate in the game, but also increased their chances of winning the championship due to the loss of points by other competitors. In this season, some teams that were originally considered favorites for the championship seem to have deviated a bit. For example, Arsenal and Manchester City, whose performances were somewhat unsatisfactory, gave opportunities to other teams, especially teams like Chelsea, whose state is gradually recovering. Despite their consecutive victories, they are still some distance away from the real championship contention. According to the latest analysis by Opta's supercomputer, Liverpool's probability of winning the championship has soared to 81.6%, which means they are almost invincible, at least for now, and have almost widened the gap with other teams. Although Liverpool did not play this round, they were able to further solidify their leading advantage because of the loss of points by their competitors. On the other hand, Chelsea, although they continued their winning streak by reversing the game in this round, their hopes of winning the championship still seem slim. Despite ranking second, their probability of winning the championship is only 2.4%. Looking at Arsenal, although they failed to win against Fulham and lost key points, their probability of winning the championship also dropped to 11.8%. Manchester City's performance is also worrying, with their probability of winning the championship dropping to 4.2%. This is a huge setback for a once-dominant Premier League powerhouse.…

When will Guardiola be able to lead Manchester City to victory? It seems that no one can provide an answer, least of all Guardiola himself. In every match, he strives for victory, but ultimately fails to secure it. His words are not to be trusted. In the 18th round of the Premier League, Manchester City faced Everton at home, a team fighting relegation. Prior to this match, City had lost nine out of their last 12 games. Surely, they were due for a win? However, the match ended in a 1:1 draw, with Haaland missing a penalty that could have been the game-winner. City has only managed one win in their last 13 games, making their chances of defending their Premier League title, which they've won eight times (like Messi), increasingly slim, and their prospects of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League are fading. Post-match analysis saw Guardiola expressing satisfaction, citing that while Arsenal and Chelsea failed to score against Everton, City did manage to find the net. While his statement is technically correct, shouldn't there be higher aspirations? For instance, setting small goals like scoring a goal or earning a point... If these are achieved, wouldn't it be reasonable to expect a win in the next match? If City fails to secure a win by the end of the season, despite recently extending Guardiola's contract by two years and paying a hefty release clause, the club's owner may still opt to dismiss him. While the owner is not short on funds, they are not infinite. Without European competition qualification,…

Barcelona has been going through a tough time recently, suffering three consecutive home defeats and plummeting down to third place in the league table, with their title hopes taking a sharp turn for the worse. This has left Barcelona in urgent need of rebuilding, and they are not wasting any time in making significant moves. First, there are reports that they have reached a preliminary agreement with a Premier League striker who scored an impressive 40 goals in a single season, and this powerful forward is set to join the Camp Nou. Following this, the calls for the return of former Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi are growing louder, with Barcelona showing determination to bring him back, and head coach Hansi Flick expressing his admiration for Messi. Looking at Barcelona's current squad, it appears to be quite impressive on paper, but there are underlying issues. Injuries have plagued the team, with many key players getting injured one after another, leading to more absences from matches and disrupting the team's tactical arrangements, resulting in inconsistent performances. The offensive end is particularly problematic, with over-reliance on young star Ansu Fati becoming increasingly evident. If he is not in top form or suffers an injury, coupled with Rafinha's continued slump, the team's attacking power quickly diminishes. Even a top scorer like Robert Lewandowski, with his excellent shooting skills, finds himself in a difficult position due to lack of support. In this challenging situation, Barcelona has taken decisive action by focusing on Marcus Rashford, the Premier League forward who can create 40 goals in…