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Man United Step Up Antoine Semenyo Pursuit as January Clause Compresses Transfer Race

Ruben Amorim will proceed only if a deal aligns with Manchester United’s long-term plan.

Overview

  • Manchester United have held direct talks with Bournemouth about a possible January move for Antoine Semenyo, according to Manchester Evening News.
  • Semenyo’s contract includes a reported £60m release clause plus £5m in add-ons that is only active in the opening days of the January window.
  • Fabrizio Romano reports United are in talks with Roma over a Joshua Zirkzee exit to create room, potentially via a permanent transfer or a loan with an obligation to buy.
  • Ruben Amorim described Semenyo as a "special player" and said United would only pursue January additions that fit a long-term vision.
  • Manchester City, Liverpool and Tottenham are also interested, with some outlets suggesting City or Liverpool have spoken to the player, but no agreement or final decision has been confirmed.