Manchester City Plans to Get Two New Midfield Players

Introduction

Manchester City is making big changes to its midfield. The team''s captain Bernardo Silva is leaving. Also, Rodri may leave in the future. The club wants to buy Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest. It also wants Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea.

Main Body

Bernardo Silva was an important player for City. He is leaving. Rodri''s contract is not finished. He might go to Real Madrid. City needs new players. Elliot Anderson plays for Nottingham Forest. He is a good player. He runs fast and passes well. City wants him very much. Enzo Fernandez plays for Chelsea. He won the World Cup with Argentina. City talked about him but did not start talks. His contract with Chelsea is not sure. He might go to Real Madrid too. Chelsea paid a lot of money for him. City may not want to pay that much. Real Madrid also wants Fernandez. Fernandez said he wants to play for Real Madrid. That made Chelsea unhappy. City is looking at other players too. They want to find the best player for their team.

Conclusion

City''s plan has two steps. First, they want Anderson. If they cannot get him, they will try for Fernandez. The answer depends on other clubs. Right now, the Anderson move looks more possible.

Vocabulary Learning

buy
To get something by paying money.購買
Example:The club wants to buy new players.
fast
Moving quickly.快速
Example:He runs fast.
good
Of a high quality or standard.
Example:He is a good player.
leave
To go away from a place or person.離開
Example:Bernardo Silva is leaving.
want
To desire or wish for something.想要
Example:City wants him very much.

Sentence Learning

Manchester City is making big changes to its midfield.
Present continuous tense shows an action happening now.本句使用现在进行时,表示正在进行的动作。
The team's captain Bernardo Silva is leaving.
Present continuous tense for a future plan.本句使用现在进行时,表示一个未来的计划。
He runs fast and passes well.
Simple present tense describes abilities.本句使用一般现在时,描述能力。
City wants him very much.
Simple present tense expresses desire.本句使用一般现在时,表达愿望。
The answer depends on other clubs.
Simple present tense states a fact.本句使用一般现在时,陈述一个事实。