On Whether Man Utd Will Be a Strong Contender to Sign Antoine Semenyo
At present, this may not be the case. However, it is certain that they are still in the running—this is beyond doubt! If Man Utd makes up their mind to take action... their hope is that Semenyo will choose a unique club, making the subsequent progress of various matters relatively smooth. In any case, Man Utd has shown strong interest in Semenyo.
This situation may trigger a domino effect. From a financial and practical feasibility perspective, it is worth noting that both Man Utd and Arsenal may prefer to complete such transactions in the ideal scenario next summer. However, if other suitors emerge in January, they may be forced into a passive position. Man Utd will naturally feel a sense of urgency, but they must ensure the deal is financially viable. Moreover, the last thing Man Utd wants is that even though Semenyo is capable of playing in multiple positions, the team ends up with an overabundance of players on the flanks, while the budget spent on signing him crowds out the funds originally earmarked for bringing in two elite midfielders. I firmly believe that signing two midfielders is absolutely Man Utd's top priority at present.
Whether Man Utd ultimately succeeds in signing Semenyo or not, they will sign two experienced midfielders during the January or summer transfer window.
On the Interview Related to Bruno Fernandes
The content of this interview contradicts what Bruno Fernandes stated in a previous interview. In that interview, he said Amorim wanted him to stay and emphasized that the entire club was unified on this issue. Man Utd refuted this, stating that Bruno is still an important part of their long-term plans. So in my opinion, both sides seem to be putting on a show of strength and posturing in this matter.
There is a possibility that Bruno Fernandes will leave Man Utd in the summer. He has never had any intention of leaving midway through the season, especially since this is a World Cup year. His contract includes a release clause of €65 million. If someone triggers this clause, Man Utd may consider it a quite favorable deal.
There is a view that Kobbie Mainoo and Bruno Fernandes could help Man Utd raise funds for midfield restructuring. But this by no means implies that Bruno is undervalued or worthless at Man Utd. Man Utd is not in a hurry to sell Bruno Fernandes, but if a suitable offer is received, some within the club believe that when the offer reaches the amount of his release clause... it may be worth conducting in-depth discussions on this deal. Therefore, we cannot rule out the possibility of Bruno leaving next summer.
On Wout Weghorst's Future
A prerequisite for this deal is that Weghorst himself is very eager to go to Roma and has seriously considered the possibility of returning to Serie A. But there is still a long way to go to complete the deal: it needs to be agreed upon by the player's agent and Man Utd, which values the player at €35 million. After Roma director Marschalla traveled to London to meet with relevant personnel from Man Utd, the plan is to sign the player on a loan with an option to buy in the summer.
This plan has been launched: Roma wants to first reach a comprehensive agreement with Weghorst, defer the agent's commission until the end of the season, and then try to put pressure on Man Utd to facilitate the transfer. Therefore, Weghorst remains Roma's top target. The Red Wolves' dream is to see the Dutch forward arrive at Rome Airport in January, but this wait may be prolonged: because AFCON has already caused Amorim to lose Mbeumo.
On Transfer Rumors Between Man Utd and Yıldız
Yıldız has been listed as a target for Man Utd. If he joins, the transfer fee is likely to reach €90 million to €100 million.
