After eliminating Arsenal in the third round of the FA Cup, Manchester United has received another piece of good news. The club has signed its first new player under new manager Amorim, who is Paraguayan left-back Diego Leon. Currently, this 17-year-old youngster has completed the medical examination and signing procedures and officially joined the team. Recently, according to Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United paid a base transfer fee of 4millionforLeon,plusaneasy−to−reachfloatingclauseof4 million for Leon, plus an easy-to-reach floating clause of 4millionforLeon,plusaneasy−to−reachfloatingclauseof1 million, and a more challenging bonus clause of $3.5 million. Although Leon has already signed with Manchester United, due to age restrictions, he will temporarily be unable to officially register as a Manchester United player. This Paraguayan teenage talent will only be able to officially join the Manchester United first team after turning 18 in April 2025. Before that, he will return to Paraguay to continue playing for Cerro Porteno and accumulate more match experience. After officially signing with the club, Leon visited the legendary Old Trafford stadium. Additionally, he took photos at the Carrington training base with fellow South American players Lisandro Martinez and Garnacho. Interestingly, even Manchester City's Belgian superstar Kevin De Bruyne met and took a photo with this future "Red Devil" star. Leon's signing with Manchester United coincided with the team's fierce confrontation with Arsenal in the third round of the FA Cup. Although he was unable to watch the game on-site, Manchester United achieved victory under Amorim's leadership, adding joy to the new signing's arrival. It is reported that Leon's joining is just…

In today's football world, top-class center forwards have always been a rare commodity. Those who exist are often the main strikers in the top five leagues and rarely leave their teams under normal circumstances. As a result, top-class center forwards in the transfer market are almost non-existent. However, Zhekerai Shi, the forward from Sporting Portugal of the Portuguese Super League, is a sought-after striker. As the highest-valued player in the Portuguese Super League, his desire to play in one of the top five leagues is well-known. The management of his parent club also knows that they cannot keep their star player, so they treat any interested big-name clubs equally, hoping for a bidding war that would bring them a substantial profit. Multiple media outlets have reported that Manchester United manager Amorim wants to bring his protégé Zhekerai Shi to Old Trafford to solve the team's weak front line. However, Manchester United is still observing the situation, with little actual action despite much noise. Recently, Bayern Munich from the Bundesliga and Barcelona from La Liga have joined the race aggressively. Although Bayern has the powerful Kane and Barcelona boasts the rejuvenated Lewandowski, both are over 30 years old. No one knows how long they can maintain their current form. Therefore, signing Zhekerai Shi now to prepare for the future is a wise move. Moreover, Sporting Portugal's asking price is not too high, around 80 million euros. In today's football market where player prices are often inflated, bringing him to the team at such a price seems like a good deal. Last…

For Manchester United, it seems that they have gradually regained their form after remaining undefeated in the past two strong confrontations. Looking at the situation faced in various competitions, in the Premier League, they are 12 points away from the top four, and if they want to catch up later, they not only need to perform exceptionally well but also need several main competitors to falter. In cup competitions, Manchester United still has a chance to win the championship. In the eyes of the outside world, if they can eventually win the domestic cup championship in such a transitional season, it will also be a good result. At the same time, in the first transfer window after Amorim took over the team, Manchester United is brewing several important transfers. The "Teng-style recruitment standards" have been completely rejected. In the past two and a half seasons, former Manchester United manager Ten Haag had a high say in recruitment, and the team completed several big-money transfer signings. However, judging from the actual results, these players were mostly unsuccessful, including some typical failure cases. Especially Anthony. This Brazilian winger almost put Manchester United in a situation of "losing everything." In this transfer window, several teams have inquired about Anthony's situation and are expected to send an official offer to the Red Devils, but they estimate Anthony at only 20 million euros. Besides Anthony, other players such as Zirkzee, Malacia, and Mount have basically been abandoned. Currently, the "Teng-style recruitment standards" have been completely rejected. According to the "Evening News," Amorim has communicated with…

For an entire hour, Manchester United played with only ten men and managed to defeat Arsenal through a penalty shootout, advancing to the FA Cup's round of 32, a result that many did not expect before the match. This is also the second time in two years that head coach Amorim has eliminated Arsenal via a penalty shootout; the first instance occurred in the Europa League at the Emirates Stadium, where Sporting CP from Portugal knocked out their opponents in the round of 16, with Martinelli being the only player from both teams to miss his penalty. If we exclude penalties, Manchester United has been unable to secure a victory in any of their six games since their comeback against Manchester City. However, in the recent two matches against Liverpool and Arsenal, fans have expressed satisfaction, at least seeing some hope. Additionally, by trusting two players, Amorim has received positive returns, something that Ten Hag was unable to achieve during his two-year tenure. Maguire, who faced much controversy under Ten Hag, had his captain's armband taken away and endured widespread criticism. Despite this, the former captain remained diligent and did not publicly utter a single word of dissatisfaction, serving as a model for other players. Even when he was on the brink of leaving the team, Maguire continued to work diligently, giving his all whenever he took the field. One wonders if Rashford felt any emotional impact upon witnessing this display. Earlier, Manchester United activated an extension clause, ensuring that Maguire would remain with the club for at least another…

Recently, Manchester United has made an eye-catching move in the winter transfer window, planning to exchange young player Ghanacho for Paris Saint-Germain's left-back Nuno Mendes! This player swap operation not only refreshes our understanding of the transfer market but also sparked considerable discussion: Is Manchester United accelerating the strengthening of their defense or making plans for future development? There are many unknown factors behind this deal, including the potential of the players themselves and the practical pressures faced by the team, involving much more than just the value of Ghanacho and Mendes. Ghanacho is truly a promising talent. If you've seen him play, you'll find that this kid is no simple matter. He's fast, dribbles smoothly, and has delicate footwork, especially in terms of ball-carrying breakthroughs, capable of tearing apart the defense. However, his shooting efficiency is quite low; although he sometimes has strong impact, he fails to seize scoring opportunities. This is also the concern of many Manchester United fans who have high hopes for him, fearing that he might become a typical example of "having talent but not achieving results," as in football, whether one can score goals is the ultimate truth. As for Nuno Mendes, you may not be too familiar with him, but if you know European football, you definitely know about him. This youngster has been quite impressive at Paris Saint-Germain. His €60 million price tag isn't just for show; as a left-back, he's not only steady in defense but also poses a significant threat in attack, providing strong support from the flank. Especially his…

Before the third round of the FA Cup at home against Manchester United, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta declared his goal of winning the title, which was not problematic in itself. The reigning champions, Manchester United, had an even stronger desire to win the title, as it would mean securing qualification for the Europa League next season. Apart from the forward Marcus Rashford, who has been largely sidelined and is rumored to be leaving during the winter transfer window, Bruno Amorim brought all his best players, clearly intent on facing Arsenal head-on and striving to advance to the next round. Arteta's resources are actually quite limited; he lacks a player like Erling Haaland, a formidable force up front. Gabriel Jesus, though a natural center forward, has been out too often due to injuries and does not have a high goal tally. Kai Havertz has been playing as a makeshift center forward, but he is not a natural striker. The winger Bukayo Saka, capable of both scoring and assisting, has been out for some time due to injury, greatly affecting the team. Arsenal's goal is to win the Premier League title, so why bother fighting for an FA Cup that carries much less weight than the Premier League? Unlike Manchester United, Arsenal does not need to win the FA Cup to secure Europa League qualification; it is almost certain that they will qualify for the Champions League next season. At this point, there is really no need to engage in a fierce battle with Manchester United. In the previous Premier League match,…

Barcelona has actually performed quite well this season, but due to a lack of experience among these young players in the middle of the season, their results have also experienced a decline. However, Barcelona is now also seeking to strengthen their team. Among them, Barcelona suddenly launched a strong pursuit of Rashford because everyone knows that after Amorim took over Manchester United, Rashford completely fell out of favor. The new Manchester United coach is very dissatisfied with players who have problems with their attitude. Therefore, they want to use Rashford as an example and directly clean him out. So currently, Manchester United is not prepared to continue giving Rashford any opportunities. As the crown prince of Manchester United, Rashford has ultimately fallen into the result of being cleaned out. It is really sighing for the fans. But now it seems that Manchester United is also ready to handle this forward who was once valued at 100 million euros at a low price. Rashford has received high appreciation from Barcelona's coach Flick. He is very hopeful to sign Rashford as a reinforcement. In fact, when Flick coached Bayern Munich back then, he had a special preference for Rashford. Now that he can get this player at a low price, he is naturally willing to take a risk. Flick can then arrange for Rashford to play as a left winger or central midfielder, or even as a substitute for Lewandowski to play as a center forward. This signing is quite cost-effective. In fact, Rashford's abilities are still there. Now it's time for…

In the third round of the FA Cup, Arsenal faced off against Manchester United. This match was a marketing success for the FA, generating high levels of interest, traffic, and anticipation. Despite the unexpected outcome, Arsenal's young lineup, with an average age of 24.4 years, created a storm of youth. Even with Dalot's red card and the referee's controversial bias, they managed to defeat Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, potentially leading to another season without major trophies for the Gunners. The higher the expectations, the greater the disappointment! This double blow of physical and emotional intensity undoubtedly affected the Arsenal fans who stayed up late to watch the game. One might ask the loyal members who pay to watch matches: will they continue to do so next year? Arteta's tactical arrangements were problematic; the Spaniard is too obsessed with wing play. Sterling and Havertz crowded the right flank, while Martinelli and Trossard did the same on the left, creating a squeeze on ball possession. There was no one in the middle to receive passes, making crosses ineffective and lacking threat. The players lacked chemistry, and the wing play failed to produce the desired results. Arsenal's current style is too formulaic and rigid, failing to adapt to opponents or their own player's conditions. Arteta is not blameless, and calls for his dismissal are growing louder. Many fans miss the Arsenal of three years ago, a team that played with creativity and vitality, free from the pressures of winning titles or the fear of losing. At that time, discussions among fans centered…

After a brief winter break, the Saudi League reignited with Al-Nassr securing a 3-1 victory over Al-Ahli, marking a successful start. Mane scored twice in the match, while Cristiano Ronaldo also opened his scoring account for the new year with a penalty kick. This particular penalty kick was significant as it marked Ronaldo's 917th career goal and his 60th goal in the Saudi League, coincidentally occurring in his 60th appearance in the league. This means he averages one goal per game in the Saudi League, making him the third-fastest player in league history to reach 60 goals, with an additional 15 assists. It is also his 24th consecutive calendar year scoring goals. However, as usual, this penalty kick provided detractors with ammunition to criticize Ronaldo, claiming that he only scores from penalties. Out of his 11 league goals this season, six were from penalties, and some have even calculated that since the 2022 World Cup, 27% of his goals have been penalties. Despite the criticism, Ronaldo, who is accustomed to media scrutiny, remains unaffected. He maintains a positive attitude during training and matches, often seen smiling on the field. This resilience not only helps him stay focused but also translates into increased publicity and financial gain. In fact, he topped the football income chart in 2024 with earnings of 260 million euros, significantly ahead of others. Some question Ronaldo's contributions beyond scoring penalties. While detailed tactical analysis is beyond the scope of this article, it can be summarized that Ronaldo's mere presence on the field demands constant attention from defenders,…

This season, Mourinho has led Fenerbahçe to great success, ranking second in the Turkish Super League. He is doing what he has always been good at, which is leading small-market teams to achieve excellent rankings. As a man who has won the Champions League twice, he is not comparable to coaches who are just blooming in the greenhouse area. Mourinho has once again proven himself in the Turkish Super League. This is already the fourth league he has switched to. When it comes to the competition for the world's number one coach, he and Guardiola are always the topics that cannot be avoided, and currently, it seems that Mourinho has taken the lead by one step over Guardiola. Because Guardiola has always coached top teams, whether it was during the Barcelona Dream Three dynasty, the prestigious Bayern Munich, or the newly emerging Manchester City in the Premier League, his teams have always had top-level players. Mourinho, on the other hand, first led the little-known team Porto to win the Champions League, then welcomed the treble at Inter Milan, followed by taking over Real Madrid, who were eliminated in the round of 16 every year in the Champions League, and then moving on to Manchester United. The teams he went to, even if they were top clubs, were in their low periods. And he helped all these teams complete their rebuilding, he is simply a genius coach. The value of Mourinho's second place in the league with Manchester United is still rising. I wonder if there is any coach now who…