Due to Lewandowski showing signs of aging, Barcelona needs to find a suitable center forward rotation or a qualified central attacking player. Considering Barcelona's limited budget, obtaining Rashford through a loan might be a good solution. If this transfer is completed, it has the potential to benefit Barcelona, Manchester United, and Rashford in the next six months. Lewandowski's value at Barcelona extends beyond scoring goals; he also contributes significantly through his frequent withdrawals, ball control, and link-up play. Rashford possesses some ability to withdraw into midfield, although he does not typically occupy the central position, often positioning himself closer to the midfield flanks or even the wings. However, one crucial aspect is that Rashford performs well with long passes and ball distribution after withdrawing, and he can quickly return to the front line. This makes Rashford a tactically reasonable choice as a rotational option for Lewandowski. There is an issue, though: Rashford is reluctant to participate in defense. He has low efficiency in high pressing and often stands still when tracking back on the flanks. This makes it challenging for Rashford to play as Barcelona's winger or as the central striker for the full 90 minutes (without high pressing, dribbling can lead to easy turnovers). He is more likely to be used as a substitute. It's worth noting that in recent matches, Lewandowski is often substituted around the 60-70-minute mark, which has become Flick's standard practice. This provides Rashford with stable playing time and a defined role as a late-game substitute. Another important point is that Rashford's value lies in…

Translation of the article content: Kobbie Mainoo is expected to join Chelsea. A commentator claims that the prospect of Kobbie Mainoo leaving Manchester United to join Chelsea has come as a "surprise" to both sides, as he "would not make it into the team." During the 2024/25 season, Mainoo made an extraordinary breakthrough for his childhood club, Manchester United, and shone for England at last year's European Championship, becoming one of the best young players in the Premier League. Despite this, there are reports that the Red Devils are willing to let Mainoo leave this year as they seek to raise funds for a major rebuild. The midfielder is one of Manchester United's most valuable assets, and selling him would be pure profit. Several clubs may want him, but Chelsea is reportedly "leading the race" to sign him. While there are reports that Manchester United would sell Mainoo if a suitable offer were made, they are also in contract negotiations with the midfielder, and whether he will leave remains to be seen. Chelsea's interest in Mainoo has surprised former England international Paul Robinson, who believes the Manchester United star would not start ahead of Romeo Lavia. Robinson told Football Insider: "Chelsea will definitely surprise us." "But look again at the midfielders Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez. As I said, they are currently injured in that position, but when everyone is healthy and Kobbie Mainoo is on the field, will he join the team? No, he won't. "In my opinion, Lavia is one of the best players in the Premier League…

In the FA Cup third round match between Arsenal and Manchester United, United's head coach Amorim finally demonstrated his true coaching prowess. Facing a strong Arsenal team, he meticulously planned highly targeted tactics that allowed the team to respond freely on the field. Even when Dalot was unexpectedly sent off in the game, Amorin remained calm and made a series of precise adjustments, successfully helping ten-man United eliminate Arsenal, who were second in the league, reigniting hopes for United's revival. Previously, in the away game against Liverpool, Amorim adopted a high-pressure tactic, delivering United's best performance this season. As a result, some United fans believed that in the FA Cup match against Arsenal, United should continue with the previous tactics, suppressing the opponent with high morale and not allowing Arsenal to pass comfortably. However, Amorim did not adopt this suggestion. After the start of the game, United's overall defense deeply retreated and did not actively engage in high-pressure tactics. Amorim knew that Arsenal's overall passing rhythm and counter-pressing ability were superior to Liverpool's. If they rashly adopted high-pressure tactics, it would leave gaps at the back and create attacking space for Arsenal. The facts proved that Amorim's tactical arrangements were effective. Under United's tight defensive system, Arsenal's offensive options were limited, forcing them to resort to crossing tactics, which is not what Havertz is good at. Therefore, Havertz missed several excellent scoring opportunities in this game. Previously, when Amorim first coached United, there were doubts about his lack of tactical adjustment ability, sticking to the 343 formation. Now it seems…

17:10 - Araujo has decided to leave Barcelona in the winter window, but the club is not willing to sell unless they receive a bid of 70 million euros. Juventus believes that Barcelona's asking price is too high and the club's finances cannot afford such a high transfer fee. 17:00 - According to Real Madrid's team reporter, the club has decided to re-evaluate their recruitment situation in the winter window, and Florentino will meet with Ancelotti in the coming days. Ancelotti is unwilling to arrange Bale as the right-back in major matches, and Real Madrid will also try again to sign Arnold in the winter window. 16:58 - Napoli has begun contact with Manchester United, with Conte requesting the signing of Ghanacho to replace Kvaratskhelia, for which Manchester United is asking for 50 million euros. Paris Saint-Germain is negotiating with Napoli, who currently values Kvaratskhelia at 90 million euros. 16:52 - Al Nassr has expressed interest in Nunez, with Liverpool asking for 85 million pounds. Liverpool has contacted Haji Diouf's agent and learned that Slavia Prague is asking for 25 million euros for the player. 16:26 - Bayern Munich has offered a renewal salary of 25 million euros to Alphonso Davies, second only to Harry Kane within the team. Alphonso Davies' agent is currently in Madrid, where Real Madrid has also made an offer, but the salary package is not as good as Bayern's. 15:50 - Kyle Walker is willing to listen to Milan's offer, with Milan negotiating with Manchester City in hopes of signing the player without a transfer…

In the third round of the FA Cup, Manchester United defeated Arsenal 6-4 on penalties to advance to the next round. Brazilian winger Antony was included in the squad for the match but did not get the chance to play. This is also the second consecutive game he has been left out. Reports suggest that Manchester United have given the green light for the 24-year-old player to leave during the winter transfer window, with several European teams including West Ham United, Real Betis, and Marseille expressing interest in loaning him. West Ham United were the first club to officially express interest in Antony. They are looking to strengthen their attack by bringing in a player who can provide pace in the final third. The Hammers believe that this Brazilian player will fit well into Potter's tactical system, who has been searching for a winger capable of making an impact in the Premier League. On the other hand, Real Betis have shown great interest in signing the Brazilian and view Antony as an ideal choice to bolster their squad. Real Betis have been seeking to enhance their attacking power by bringing in internationally renowned players, and they see the former Ajax player as a luxurious reinforcement on the right wing. Antony's characteristics are very suitable for Pellegrini's tactical system; he is a left-footed player adept at playing on the right flank, with speed being his main advantage in overwhelming opponents' defenses. Meanwhile, Marseille has also shown interest in the Brazilian winger. The French club is looking for players who can make…

In the recently concluded third round of the FA Cup, the match between Manchester United and Arsenal was akin to a prelude to the final. Despite Dalot being sent off with two yellow cards after 60 minutes, ten-man Manchester United eliminated the Gunners through a penalty shootout. The Red Devils displayed a spirited performance at the Emirates Stadium, with another highlight being the referee, who was also disheartened by United's advancement. This is not the first time that Amorim has eliminated Arteta's Arsenal. In the 2022/23 season, while leading his former club Sporting Portugal, they met in the Europa League Round of 16. The first leg ended in a 2-2 draw at Sporting's home ground, followed by a 1-1 draw at the Emirates Stadium. Subsequently, Portugal won the penalty shootout 5-3, with the Portuguese emerging victorious. Nearly two years later, Arsenal's elimination from the FA Cup closely resembled their defeat in the Europa League, with the indecisive Arteta once again experiencing the bitter fruit of Amorim's tactics. After the match, Manchester United highlighted "justice" on their official media. No other team has united fans from various leagues against them like Arsenal, who seem to rely solely on set pieces and the favor of referees, as if they are incapable of anything else. Some polite fans suggest that Arteta has exhausted his talents, questioning the use of the term "talent" in the first place! The average age of the players who took the field for Manchester United in this match was only 24.4 years old. Among them were Menu (19), Jolo…

Manchester United has officially announced that 22-year-old Ivorian winger Amad Diallo has successfully completed a contract extension, which will last for 5 years and 6 months, extending until June 2030. Notably, this new contract does not include the common one-year priority renewal clause typically seen in contracts for Red Devils players. "I have had some amazing moments at the club, but I believe there is much more to come, and I am very ambitious about the game," said Diallo after signing the contract alongside Technical Director Jason Wilcox. Prior to the contract extension, Diallo was operating under the terms of his original contract signed when he moved from Atalanta to Manchester United in 2020, with a weekly salary of less than £30,000. Reports suggest that his new contract has increased his weekly salary to between £90,000 and £120,000, which is not excessive considering he will be at the prime of his career at 28 when the contract ends. If he performs exceptionally well during this period, Manchester United could consider raising his weekly salary to between £150,000 and £180,000, leaving room for future salary adjustments. After loan spells at Glasgow Rangers and Sunderland, Diallo returned to the Manchester United first team last season and demonstrated his potential. He scored crucial goals against strong teams like Manchester City and Liverpool. This season, Diallo has made 27 appearances across all competitions, contributing 6 goals and 7 assists. However, he was surprisingly benched by Ten Hag. Fortunately, interim manager Van Nistelrooy reactivated him, allowing Diallo to shine under new coach Amorim. Despite Manchester…

It always seems like Manchester United's recent transfer market operations are akin to a blind gambler fumbling with cards, with all the talented "good cards" at hand but always playing the wrong card at critical moments. Many people see Meunier as the young man who represents the future of Manchester United's midfield, but he may actually be heading to Chelsea? Hearing this news, many fans probably feel not just uneasy but angry: why do the talented players cultivated by our youth training system always end up being handed over to others after being nurtured for so long? Can Meunier become the next Pogba? This is a challenge facing the management of Manchester United. Who is Meunier? For many Manchester United fans, this name has already been deeply rooted in their hearts. This 20-year-old defensive midfielder is not only fast and has a broad vision, but also dares to launch bold attacks in the midfield. His growth trajectory is also a highlight of Manchester United's youth training system. However, the problem is that his future may no longer belong to Manchester United, but rather to our "competitor" - Chelsea. It is rumored that Chelsea has set its sights on Meunier, and the reason is that the renewal negotiations between Manchester United and him did not go well. Not only that, Meunier did not get enough playing time this season, and his form also showed some ups and downs. Coupled with the fact that Casemiro currently firmly occupies the starting position in the team, Meunier has almost no room for development. Imagine,…

Manchester United, the Premier League powerhouse, changed its head coach at the beginning of this season, with Portuguese manager Amorim taking over and continuing to use his favored 3421 formation. However, the results have not been ideal, and the team has slipped to 13th place in the league, with a significant number of players not fitting Amorim's tactical requirements. Due to previous excessive spending in the transfer market, Manchester United does not have much funds left to support Amorim in improving the squad. Therefore, to buy new players, they first need to clean up some high-paid surplus players. Rashford, Antony, Zirkzee, Eriksen, Lindelof, Mount, and others are all potential candidates for sale. However, the first player to leave Manchester United in the winter window is none other than Casemiro, once known as the "world's best defensive midfielder." The Saudi Public Investment Fund has finalized Casemiro's move, but which specific team he will play for has not been determined. The transfer fee is set at 25 million pounds, and Casemiro can earn a weekly salary of 650,000 pounds (about 40 million euros per year). The 32-year-old Casemiro has had an extremely brilliant career. He started at Sao Paulo in Brazil's Serie A and joined Real Madrid at the age of 20. In ten seasons, he played 310 times for the La Liga giants, scoring 31 goals and providing 28 assists. Casemiro, along with Modric and Kroos, formed a midfield trio considered one of the best, with Casemiro at his peak being both offensive and defensive, earning him the title of "world's…

It has been some time since the beginning of 2025, yet Liverpool has yet to secure their first victory, marking a significant failure for Slot in 2025. After drawing with Manchester United in the double red derby and losing away to Tottenham in the League Cup, it is understandable that Liverpool did not manage to take all three points as they did not have the advantage of time and place. However, what truly concerns Liverpool is the renewals of Arnold and Salah. If these two matters are not resolved quickly, Liverpool may experience a period of adjustment over the next few seasons, and the team will also need to find a successor for Van Dijk, who is getting older. According to foreign media reports, Van Dijk's renewal has been completed and only awaits an official announcement. As the dual captain of Liverpool and the Netherlands, Van Dijk possesses excellent physical fitness and maintains a high attendance rate. His renewal ensures that Liverpool will not need to introduce a starting center-back for the next 2-3 years and also guarantees that the team's defensive quality will not fall too low. During Klopp's early tenure at Liverpool, the team's defense was quite poor, and the squad depth was insufficient for multi-front battles. It was not until Van Dijk arrived that Liverpool could maintain a top position in the league year after year. Van Dijk has now been with Liverpool for seven years, during which he has hardly missed any games, serving as a reliable pillar of Liverpool's defense. At the same time, his…