In the past two days, Spanish media "Daily Sports News" exposed a heavy transfer news: Barcelona plans to put the team star Araujo on the market for sale in the winter window and has been actively looking for suitable buyers. It is no coincidence that several giants are just eager to strengthen the central defender position, and they have contacted Barcelona. Araujo was once highly regarded by the Barcelona management and coaching staff and was cultivated as the core of the defense last season. However, times have changed, and Barcelona's decision to give up on him now is mainly due to two considerations. Firstly, his attendance rate is indeed worrying. This season, Araujo has been plagued by injuries and only played one game for the team. Injuries are worse than tigers, and even if he recovers, it is still unknown how much of his form can be restored. Moreover, Barcelona currently has an abundance of talent in the center-back position, with young players emerging, causing Araujo's playing order to drop significantly. Overall, selling him to recover funds is not an unwise move. Secondly, Araujo's "explosive" attribute cannot be ignored. Fans familiar with him know that in daily games, Araujo is a top central defender, possessing all the qualities of an excellent central defender. However, in key battles, his rashness and aggressive defensive tactics tend to hold the team back. In the national derby, he made multiple mistakes when facing Vinicius; in last season's crucial match against Paris Saint-Germain, it was because of his recklessness that Barcelona lost the excellent opportunity…

Can Arsenal compete for the title without a striker? This is a realistic and heart-wrenching question. The consecutive injuries of Saka and Jesus have caused the team's offensive firepower to falter, while Havertz has been described as "causing anxiety" with no contributions in attack. For a moment, Arsenal manager Arteta was pushed to the forefront of the "striker shortage." Facing the critical stage of the championship race, Arsenal, who are usually shrewd, suddenly decided to take a tough stance - they plan to spend 100 million euros to bring the "annual top scorer" Zhe Kailai Shi to the Emirates Stadium. If this transfer goes through, he will not only become Arsenal's "firefighter" but also potentially take on the title of the "100 million euro king" of the Premier League winter window. However, the question remains: can Zhe Kailai Shi withstand the weighty 100 million euros? Is Arsenal's gamble a lifesaver or a burden? This season's Arsenal almost made people relive the dream of the "invincible battleship" of the 2003-04 season. They started strongly and performed well in the Champions League group stage. However, just as things were looking up, the consecutive injuries of Saka and Jesus dealt a heavy blow to the team. Saka, in particular, is almost the soul of Arsenal's attack. Once absent, the team's counter-attacking ability seems to be drained. As for Havertz, his performance has been mediocre at best, with some shots even leading fans to doubt whether this 100 million euro signing is just "going through the motions." Arsenal currently urgently needs a killer who…

At 1:30 AM Beijing time on January 19th, Arsenal will face Villa at home. In this season's Premier League, Arsenal has performed outstandingly and is currently ranked at the top of the leaderboard. On the other hand, Villa has been in poor form recently, experiencing a streak of winless matches. Therefore, for this match, Arsenal has a clear advantage. Looking at the lineup, Arsenal boasts many accomplished players who have excelled in both offense and defense. While Villa also has some excellent players, their overall strength still falls short compared to Arsenal. Moreover, Arsenal's performance at home has always been very stable, which is one of the key reasons for their good results. In recent matches, Arsenal has achieved consecutive victories, with high team morale. In contrast, Villa has suffered consecutive defeats away from home, with their confidence taking a hit. Under these circumstances, Arsenal is more likely to win the game. Of course, the outcome of football matches is often unpredictable, and we cannot overlook the challenges that Villa may pose. However, based on the current situation, Arsenal holds an advantage in this match and is expected to secure a victory. The predicted score could be 2-0 or 3-1.

Journalist Han Bing reported that January 17th will be a historic moment for world football: Manchester City officially announced a ten-year contract extension with Erling Haaland, lasting until the summer of 2034. This contract surpasses Chelsea's Palmer and Jackson (nine years) to become the longest professional player contract in world football history. The Daily Mail revealed that Haaland's weekly salary in the renewal contract has increased from 375,000 pounds to 500,000 pounds, making the Norwegian the first Premier League star to earn 500,000 pounds per week. The total contract value, including only the base salary, will reach an astonishing 260 million pounds. If various competitive and personal honor bonuses, as well as image rights revenue are included, Haaland's weekly income will reach a staggering 850,000 pounds! British media disclosed that Manchester City agreed to advance the effective date of the renewal contract from this summer to the beginning of the current season to demonstrate sincerity. This means that over the next ten years, Haaland's annual income at Manchester City will exceed 52 million euros, with a total contract value of 524 million euros. This is one of the highest-value contracts in world professional sports. Although the total amount is not as high as Messi's highest four-year contract at Barcelona (555 million euros), Messi's contract includes a massive 115 million euro renewal bonus and a 78 million euro loyalty bonus, which is not included in Haaland's renewal contract. This contract also surpasses Cristiano Ronaldo's two-and-a-half-year contract with Riyadh Victory (500 million euros). At least in the football world, Haaland's super-long-term renewal…

Yesterday, Manchester City announced the renewal of their contract with Erling Haaland, signing a new deal that lasts for 9 and a half years, ending only in 2034. Today, The Daily Mail has revealed details of Haaland's new contract. In the summer of 2022, Haaland joined Manchester City. Over the past two and a half seasons, he has consistently been a top striker and a nightmare for Premier League defenders. To date, Haaland has made 126 appearances for City, scoring 111 goals, helping the team win two Premier League titles and one Champions League trophy. Despite a slight dip in form this season, Haaland's abilities are unquestionable. On Transfermarkt, his market value remains at 200 million euros, making him the most valuable player in football. It's worth noting that Haaland is currently only 24 years old, with significant room for further improvement. To keep Haaland, Manchester City has shown great sincerity. According to The Daily Mail, Haaland's income at City has always been high. Before the renewal, his weekly salary and bonus totalled an impressive 860,000 pounds. After the renewal, Haaland's weekly salary has increased, approaching 1 million pounds per week, though it does not exceed 1 million pounds. What does 1 million pounds mean? It equates to 8.91 million Chinese yuan. Averaged out daily, that's 1.27 million yuan. In other words, Haaland can easily earn 1.27 million yuan just by opening his eyes each day. Manchester City has offered a contract full of sincerity, and Haaland has also shown enough sincerity to the club. The Mail reports that Haaland…

On January 17th, Beijing time, Manchester United made a comeback victory against Southampton in the Premier League. In the first half, Ugarte scored an own goal during a corner kick defense, leaving Manchester United trailing 0-1. However, Amad Diallo came to the rescue, scoring a hat-trick and helping the Red Devils secure a 3-1 win. While Solskjaer's signing of Diallo has brought joy to the fans, Ten Hag's introduction of the Danish striker has left them frustrated. In 8 games, Diallo has scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists, revealing his true form. Ten Hag seems to have made a mistake, with a £73.9 million investment going down the drain. In early 2021, Manchester United signed Diallo from Atalanta for a transfer fee of 21.3 million euros. This season, with more opportunities, Diallo has exploded, scoring 9 goals and providing 7 assists by the halfway point of the season. He has performed exceptionally well against strong teams like Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, and Liverpool, becoming the first player to complete a hat-trick for Manchester United since Cristiano Ronaldo. Similarly, both Diallo and Hojlund transferred from Atalanta to Manchester United, but while Diallo has shown incredible talent, Hojlund has increasingly disappointed United fans. In the match against Southampton, Hojlund completed only 2 key passes, had 1 shot on goal, successfully contested 2 out of 10 duels, touched the ball 17 times but lost possession 6 times, and was substituted by Zirkzee just 8 minutes into the second half. After Hojlund's substitution, Manchester United turned the game around. Hojlund is quite active…

Tactical Deployment Proves Effective: How Ipswich Capitalized Recently, the match between Manchester United and Ipswich ended in a 1-1 draw, exposing several tactical issues within the Manchester United squad. Under the meticulous guidance of McKenna, Ipswich skillfully exploited United's weaknesses, making it difficult for the Premier League giants to progress. McKenna, a seasoned coach who spent years at United, has a deep understanding of the club. He aimed to target United's weaknesses tactically, achieving significant results. Before the game, McKenna and his team thoroughly analyzed recent match footage of United, ultimately deciding on two strategies: high pressing and wing attacks. In practice, Ipswich players quickly closed down United's ball carriers, not giving them space. This relentless approach paid off, as Ipswich capitalized on United's left flank vulnerabilities. The trio of Eriksen, Dalot, and Garnacho struggled with coordination, providing numerous opportunities for the opposition. Ipswich launched 18 attacks from United's left side, with five directly threatening their goal, causing concern among fans and the coaching staff. United's left defensive line became an open corridor for Ipswich's attacks. Eriksen and Dalot's defensive coordination was lacking, failing to effectively block the opposition's advances. Despite Garnacho's contributions in attack, he did not provide enough support defensively, exacerbating the crisis on the left flank. Tactical Dilemma in the Front: Lack of Support and Coordination Defensive issues were not the only problem; United's front-line performance also appeared weak. Rashford, the center-forward, possesses speed and technique but lacks in physicality. His frequent runs could stretch the opposition defense, yet he struggled to deliver the decisive blow alone,…

Recently, rumors about Liverpool in the transfer market have sparked widespread speculation and attention. As the transfer window is about to close, many people are starting to pay attention to whether Liverpool still has the opportunity to bring in new players in the remaining days. Despite the pressing time, the possibility of Liverpool bringing in players remains a topic of discussion. Recently, Liverpool's squad has experienced some injury issues, putting pressure on the team. Facing fierce competition in the Premier League and the upcoming Champions League matches, the team needs sufficient depth and strength to ensure outstanding performance in games. Therefore, bringing in new players has become a matter of concern for both the team management and fans. Despite limited time, the possibility of Liverpool bringing in players in the remaining days still exists. The football transfer market is unpredictable, with many deals completed at the last moment of the transfer window. The team's management and coaching staff usually step up their efforts during this period, searching for suitable targets and negotiating. However, achieving the goal of bringing in players is not an easy task. It is necessary to find players who fit the team's tactics and needs, as well as to go through a series of complex processes such as negotiation and signing. Therefore, Liverpool needs to efficiently complete these steps within the limited time to ensure that the team can bring in the required players before the transfer window closes. Fans also hold different opinions on the possibility of Liverpool bringing in new players. Some believe that although…

Manchester United's Diawara completed a hat-trick in just 12 minutes, leaving fans who left early feeling disappointed! Manchester United faced Southampton at home, with the bottom-placed Saints giving United enough of a threat from the start, but only managing to score an own goal created by Uga. Fans criticized Menu, Hojlund, and Jolo, and if not for Onana's heroic performance, United would have been overwhelmed in the first half. In the second half, substitute Anthony missed the best chance to score! Other players' shots were also saved by Ramsdale. Some fans left the stadium cursing. They couldn't see any hope for United. Some even began to doubt that the problem with United wasn't with Ten Hag. It's always in despair that one bursts forth. Diawara broke through on the flank, turning a dead horse into a live one! In the 82nd minute, Diawara suddenly accelerated and bravely entered the fray, taking advantage of the confusion in Southampton's backline to score! This goal was thanks to Zirkzee's quick pass, as Southampton's defense quickly retreated but failed to cover all angles on Diawara's side! After feinting, Diawara chose to shoot himself, catching Southampton off guard and equalizing the score. Diawara continued to accelerate, and he and Eriksen actually completed a wall-pass combination. After passing to Eriksen, Diawara quickly darted forward to seize the space and drop point. Eriksen played a direct overhead pass behind him to Diawara, and United managed a crazy high-speed combination in the final moments, completely stunning Southampton. Diawara scored his second goal, achieving the "flow" style of play.…

In January's winter transfer window, Manchester United has yet to make any signings or clearances. However, the first player set to leave United during the winter window is becoming increasingly clear: compared to Rashford, Casemiro, and Garnacho, it is Anthony who is closest to departing. On January 17th, multiple media outlets including Spain's Marca and Britain's Daily Mail reported that Manchester United and Betis are accelerating the loan deal for Anthony. The 24-year-old Anthony is considered one of the worst signings in Manchester United's history. In the summer of 2022, United spent a hefty sum of 95 million euros fixed plus 5 million euros variable to bring Anthony from Ajax. Over the course of two and a half years at United, Anthony has never proven his worth. In the 2024-25 season, Anthony made only 13 appearances for United, scoring just 1 goal, with no goals in 7 Premier League matches. Under Amorim, Anthony has had no opportunities. Leaving United to find playing time is the best choice for Anthony. Marca revealed that La Liga's Betis is pushing for the loan deal for Anthony. Last December, Betis contacted United to discuss the loan of Anthony, and by the end of December, Betis had submitted an offer, hoping to secure Anthony on loan during the winter window. United is willing to loan out Anthony but hopes that Betis will increase the loan fee and take on more of the salary. Spanish media reported that Betis is preparing to submit a second offer in hopes of quickly completing the loan deal for Anthony.…