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.