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Manchester City and Manchester United face off in January transfer window battle for Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo – Paper Round


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United face City battle for Semenyo

Both Manchester United and Manchester City are reportedly in the running to sign Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo.

It is claimed the forward has a £65 million release clause which kicks in at the start of January.

The Sun reports: “Manchester United and Manchester City are firmly in the race to sign Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo in January.

“Semenyo has a £65 million release clause in his contract, which becomes active on January 1.

“For City, Jeremy Doku and Phil Foden have been playing wide for the majority of this season with Rayan Cherki making progress recently.

“Savinho – who nearly moved to Spurs last August – Oscar Bobb and Omar Marmoush have mostly been on the outside looking in.”

United keen on midfield trio

Manchester United hope to keep hold of Bruno Fernandes despite speculation of a potential exit, according to The Mirror.

Carlos Baleba, Elliot Anderson and Adam Wharton are all contenders to join the side.

Fernandes gave an interview to Canal 11, claiming “the club wanted me to leave” when they received a bid reportedly worth £100 million from Al Hilal in the summer.
The Mirror writes: “Manchester United have no intention of parting ways with Bruno Fernandes, despite renewed speculation about his future at Old Trafford. Last summer, Fernandes turned down an offer from Saudi Arabia, but his future has once again become a hot topic following the release of an interview with the Portuguese midfielder.

“Last summer, United contemplated signing Carlos Baleba. Brighton slapped a hefty price tag of over £100 million on the midfielder, and United prioritised bolstering other areas of their squad.

“They have also kept tabs on Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson and Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton. Casemiro’s contract is set to run out at the end of this season. While there is an option for a 12-month extension, activating it would mean the 33-year-old remains the top earner in the dressing room.”

Leeds set to sign Morrall from Reds

Liverpool’s teenage winger Kai Morrall appears poised to leave the Premier League side.

The 15-year-old could instead be on the cusp of joining Leeds United in pursuit of first-team football.

The Daily Mail states: “Liverpool attacking prospect Kai Morrall is leaving the club to join Leeds United.

“The 15-year-old winger has come to a mutual agreement with Liverpool to depart, so Leeds will not be required to pay any compensation.

“The Republic of Ireland youth international, who joined Liverpool’s academy at Under-9s level, believes he will have a greater chance of a pathway to first-team football by moving to Elland Road.

“Liverpool are well-stocked in the attacking positions Morrall can play and the chance to join Leeds was viewed as a good opportunity on all sides.”

Arsenal keen on Rodrygo and Valdepenas

As well as Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward Rodrygo, Arsenal are supposedly keen on his team-mate Victor Valdepenas.

The Daily Star reports that the 19-year-old defender is also wanted by two German sides.

The paper explains: “It appears Rodrygo isn’t the only player Arsenal are interested in prising away from Real Madrid – recent reports suggest they’re also eyeing Victor Valdepenas.

“According to ESPN Deportes, the 19-year-old defender is being tracked by Arsenal with Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen also reportedly showing interest.

“However, Madrid manager Xabi Alonso may be determined to retain the youngster after heaping praise on him following his bow against Alaves.”

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