Man Utd are “not in active talks” to sign Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.
The Red Devils are known to be big fans of the Ghanaian international, but speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano said the player is expected to move elsewhere in January:
“Manchester United, at this stage, are not in active talks for Semenyo because their focus is on investing big money in different positions, like a new midfielder.”
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“Liverpool and Manchester City, both clubs remain well informed on the release clause of Antoine Semenyo, valid in January. So keep an eye on that situation.”
Fans on X are not overly fussed that Semenyo is no longer a target, with most agreeing that strengthening the midfield is the top priority:
He’s nothing special
— Tom (@Tomlovesunited) December 2, 2025
Midfield 1st
— barry woodhouse (@bazar1985) December 2, 2025
We need a midfield with a higher urgency than Senenyo unfortunately. Really good player though.
— Ian 🇱🇻🇱🇻 (@Ian1978Jambo) December 2, 2025
Great player but I think centre midfield needs to be addressed first , also a wing back
Not getting a winger to adopt to a wing back
— Scotty (@Scott7862766749) December 2, 2025
Our focus should be on the midfield and defense. Strengthening both will empower the forwards we already have.
— John (@UTDBenjaminJ) December 2, 2025
It would be a great signing, but I feel as if midfield is more important Rn
— Cristiano 🇵🇹 (@Cristiano_alv94) December 2, 2025
Semenyo’s release clause made him a tempting target
It has been confirmed by multiple sources that the 25-year-old can be signed for £65m in the first two weeks of January.
A clause included in the contract that Semenyo signed in the summer means that any team could make an approach and pay the requisite fee. However, it doesn’t appear as if Ruben Amorim’s side will be in the running for his signature.
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