"Man Utd in the conversations they had with Antoine Semenyo made clear that they were even prepared to change the system to welcome Semenyo. So Semenyo was not going to play wing-back. The idea of Man Utd was to open doors to a different system with Semenyo up front. But despite an important financial effort because United, especially yesterday, made an important financial effort to try to get the player... despite their tactical effort to welcome Semenyo and find the best tactical way, they didn't get the green light from Semenyo."
"Semenyo has decided to join Manchester City from Bournemouth in the January transfer window for £65million, but Man Utd made a play for him."
Antoine Semenyo agreed a move from Bournemouth to Manchester City for £65million during the January transfer window. Manchester United pursued Semenyo and presented a significant financial offer in an attempt to sign him. Manchester United proposed changing their tactical formation so Semenyo would play up front instead of as a wing-back, explicitly offering system adjustments to accommodate him. The club intensified its financial push, especially in the final stages, and explored the best tactical solution to welcome Semenyo. Despite those tactical and financial concessions, United did not receive Semenyo's approval and he moved to Manchester City.
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