Premier League heavyweights Manchester United could amp up their pursuit of RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande as the Red Devils seem to be missing out on a switch for Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo in the winter transfer window.
Reports suggest the possible transfer of the 19-year old Ivory Coast international from the Bundesliga to the PL outfit could be in the region of the £62M mark.
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Manchester United might consider entering the market for a couple of midfielders, depending on their outgoing transfers, as Ruben Amorim and his team aim to target Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson as their first choice. Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton and Brighton
player Carlos Baleba are also on United’s transfer target list.
Manchester United are currently sixth in the table with 30 points from 19 matches, level on points with fifth-placed Chelsea but behind due to goal difference.
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United managed only a point at Old Trafford against bottom-placed Wolves, with Joshua Zirkzee’s opener being equalised by Ladislav Krejci.
The Red Devils were without the services of eight players for this fixture, including skipper Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro (suspended), and Kobbie Mainoo, along with Bruno Fernandes, Harry Maguire, and Matthijs De Ligt (all injured). Additionally, Noussair Mazraoui, Amad Diallo, and Bryan Mbeumo are participating in the AFCON.
Premier League leaders Arsenal ended 2025 on a high note with a resounding 4-1 victory over Aston Villa at the Emirates, bringing their season’s total to 45 points from 19 matches. They are five points ahead of second-placed Manchester City, who have a game in hand against Sunderland on Friday.
Despite their defeat to Arteta’s men, Aston Villa, who had climbed to third place due to their impressive form leading up to the game at the Emirates, remain third with 39 points. Fourth-placed Liverpool, with 32 points from 18 matches, face Leeds on Friday.
