MU finalize Joao Gomes deal for €50 million, Zirkzee to leave in January.
Manchester United are negotiating with Wolves for Joao Gomes for around €50 million, hoping to finalize the deal before the end of the year. Zirkzee could move to AS Roma; Semenyo and Zeki Çelik are on their radar.
Manchester United are pushing ahead with two key transfer targets: negotiating with Wolves for Joao Gomes for a fee of around €50 million and being willing to let Joshua Zirkzee leave Old Trafford in January. Simultaneously, MU are also monitoring Antoine Semenyo, Jean-Philippe Mateta, and Zeki Çelik as the winter transfer window approaches.
Joao Gomes: Negotiations with Wolves are progressing.
According to Globo, Manchester United are keen to sign midfielder Joao Gomes in the January transfer window. The Old Trafford club have begun negotiations with Wolves for a fee of around €50 million. Both sides are reportedly optimistic about completing the deal before the end of the year.
In addition to dialogue between the two clubs, Man United is also expected to intensify negotiations with the player himself regarding personal terms towards the end of 2025.
Zirkzee: January Doors Open
According to Tuttomercatoweb, Manchester United are ready to let Joshua Zirkzee leave the club as early as January. AS Roma want to bring the Dutch striker back to Serie A and the two clubs are discussing a loan deal with a mandatory buy-out clause if Roma qualify for the Champions League.
This season, Zirkzee – 24 years old – has only played 8% of the total minutes under coach Ruben Amorim. The prospect of leaving to find more regular playing opportunities has become urgent for the striker.
Boosting the attack: Semenyo and Mateta are on the radar.
Antoine Semenyo
According to the Manchester Evening News, Manchester United are very interested in Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth). The 25-year-old winger has recently been linked with several Premier League clubs following his impressive performances. Semenyo's contract at Vitality Stadium includes a £65 million release clause and runs until June 2030.
Jean-Philippe Mateta
According to TeamTalk, Manchester United and several other clubs are interested in Jean-Philippe Mateta. The 28-year-old striker is ready to leave Crystal Palace, while contract extension negotiations between the two sides are reportedly at a standstill. Tottenham and Newcastle United are also closely monitoring the situation.
Right-back defender: Zeki Çelik and the competition.
According to TEAMtalk, Manchester United are interested in right-back Zeki Çelik (AS Roma). However, MU will face competition from Liverpool and Arsenal. The 26-year-old defender's contract expires at the end of the season, and from January, he will be eligible to sign a pre-contract with another club. AS Roma are reportedly interested in extending his contract, but Çelik is not in a hurry to decide.
Movement overview (source, cost, and status)
| Objective/Case | Source | Form/Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joao Gomes (Wolves) | Globo | Negotiations; approximately 50 million euros | Optimism sets the stage for the year to end; MU expected to negotiate personal terms by the end of 2025. |
| Joshua Zirkzee (MU) | Tuttomercatoweb | A loan deal with a mandatory buy-out option is possible (Roma qualified for the Champions League). | Ready to leave in January; has played 8% of the total minutes under manager Ruben Amorim. |
| Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth) | Manchester Evening News | Release clause of £65 million; contract expires June 2030 | MU is very interested. |
| Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) | TeamTalk | Being monitored; Tottenham and Newcastle are also interested. | Extension negotiations stalled; ready to leave. |
| Zeki Çelik (AS Roma) | TEAMtalk | Right-back; contract expires at the end of the season; eligible to sign in advance from January. | MU interested; competition from Liverpool and Arsenal. |
The January transfer window promises to be busy at Old Trafford: a central midfielder like Joao Gomes could provide an immediate boost to the midfield, while paving the way for Zirkzee's departure would reshape the attacking lineup. The remaining targets give MU flexibility in their choices when the transfer window opens.
