Manchester United might let Antoine Semenyo have his favourite No. 24 jersey as they try to get the Bournemouth attacker to come to Old Trafford in January. Word is the Red Devils want to get the Ghana player from the south coast this winter and may have an advantage over other teams interested in him.

Semenyo, who is 25, has scored six times and assisted with three goals in only 11 Premier League games this season. Because of this, he is being talked about more and more as possibly moving to the Red Devils in the middle of the season, and knowing he could get his usual jersey might help in talks.

The No. 24 jersey is now being worn by goalie Andre Onana, who is playing for Trabzonspor until the season ends. But United might be okay with letting Semenyo have it.

This small thing could be very important in their attempt to get one of the most wanted players in the Premier League right now. Onana's time at United doesn't look good after some mistakes hurt his reputation, and Senne Lammens' success has made his spot even less secure.

The player they got from Royal Antwerp in the summer has been a great addition to United so far. So much so that Onana, who cost £43.4 million when he joined back up with Erik ten Hag, who used to be at Ajax, in 2023, already seems unnecessary.

After it came out that the player has a £65m release clause in his Bournemouth contract, there has been a lot of talk about Semenyo being available in January. The winger signed a new deal on the south coast this summer, but it's believed he only signed it understanding that the Cherries would put in a release clause.

We use your sign-up to give you content you've agreed to get and to understand you better. This could include ads from us and other companies based on what we know about you. More info

That's enough to suggest that Semenyo, who has said before that he would rather join Arsenal, would be willing to move if the right chance comes up. And the £65m price is pretty realistic for the teams that spend the most in England's top league. However, some may argue that relying heavily on targeted ads can lead to a lack of privacy and a sense of being constantly monitored. Additionally, while Semenyo's desire to join Arsenal is noted, numerous factors could influence his decision, including team dynamics and financial stability beyond mere transfer fees.

However, there are still some worries about whether United could spend that much money in the middle of the season. Ruben Amorim's team got Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, and Benjamin Sesko for around £200m total, making some wonder where Semenyo would even fit into the starting lineup without taking out one of those players.

That being said, Semenyo has shown he can play in pretty much any attacking position, even the No. 10 spot. One idea could be to have him take that spot from Bruno Fernandes and move the Portugal star to a deeper spot in the midfield.
But, United supporters may be sad to hear they are not seen as favourably in the battle to sign Semenyo as some other teams. The Athletic says that Liverpool and Manchester City are in front to get him, with both teams probably more appealing to most players right now.

United could also give Semenyo the No. 9 shirt if they want to. The number is open since Rasmus Hojlund went to Napoli on loan during the summer.

Even though it might not seem like a big deal overall, having the correct shirt number really matters to some very talented players. It turns out Liverpool could also give him No. 24, but Josko Gvardiol is wearing that shirt for City at the moment.

Manchester United may face the challenge of competing without a crucial player on Monday during their Premier League match against Everton at Old Trafford.

Recent reports indicate that Matheus Cunha, a forward for Manchester United, suffered a minor head injury and might not participate in the upcoming match against Everton.

The Red Devils aim to avoid a loss for the sixth consecutive match as they host the Toffees in their 12th fixture of the Premier League season.

Ruben Amorim deserves recognition for the enhanced outcomes and performances of his team. However, it is important to note that the recent three victories out of the last five games can be attributed to the summer acquisitions of Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha.

Although Cunha has netted just a single goal this season, his high energy has been crucial to the club's achievements as they strive for a Champions League spot.

According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Amorim might need to face Everton without Cunha, who sustained a head knock in training on Saturday. This injury kept him from attending a Christmas event in Altrincham.

As for who will take the forward position in Cunha's absence, Manchester United is also contending with the injury of striker Benjamin Sesko, who will be sidelined for several weeks, complicating team selection for Amorim.

Mbeumo is likely to take on one of the three attacking positions, while Mason Mount could be considered as a false nine, which would again send Joshua Zirkzee to the bench.

Amad Diallo played in an attacking role in the last match against Tottenham Hotspur on November 8, but since he favours a right-wing position, starting the 23-year-old may require Mbeumo to play as a striker.

All three forwards exhibit versatility, which could lead to a fluid attacking style that might challenge Everton’s defensive setup, although they may struggle with physicality in the box.

Currently, Manchester United sits in 10th place with 18 points, but a victory on Monday could elevate them to fourth position by the end of matchweek 12, merely one point from third-placed Manchester City and two points behind second-placed Chelsea.

The schedule for the Red Devils appears more favourable compared to their rivals for Champions League qualification, especially since they are not engaged in European competitions and have been eliminated from the EFL Cup.

Amorim will likely be optimistic about the performance of teams like Liverpool, as any points dropped by them enhance United’s prospects of finishing in the top four when the season concludes in May.

The potential impact of losing key players like Mbeumo to the Africa Cup of Nations is another consideration, but the team’s growing resilience offers a positive outlook.