Romano denies, Man Utd has no chance with Aleksandar Pavlovic
Romano: Bayern not selling Pavlovic; Man Utd tracking Angelo Stiller, had £50m offer for Antoine Semenyo rejected in January plans.
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Bayern Munich will not sell Aleksandar Pavlovic, ending Manchester United's hopes of signing him in the upcoming transfer window. The Red Devils have turned their attention to Angelo Stiller (Stuttgart) and had a £50m offer for Antoine Semenyo rejected by Bournemouth in the summer.
Romano quashes speculation: Pavlovic won't leave Bayern
On his personal YouTube channel, Fabrizio Romano stressed that the Pavlovic deal to Man Utd is "impossible". He said: "As for Pavlovic, I can assure you that absolutely nothing is going on. Pavlovic is an extremely important player for Bayern, he is very happy here. Bayern will not sell Pavlovic. So, forget about it."
Romano added that Bayern's board sees Pavlovic as a key player for the present and future. With this tough stance, Man Utd are forced to rule out the option of adding a defensive midfielder from the Allianz Arena.
Man Utd change direction: monitoring Angelo Stiller
Despite Pavlovic “closing the door”, Romano confirmed that Man Utd are monitoring Stuttgart’s Angelo Stiller. According to the Italian journalist, the Red Devils are closely monitoring the midfielder’s progress as a more viable option for their midfield reinforcement plan.
The interest in Stiller comes as Ruben Amorim's side have made it three straight Premier League wins after a difficult start, bolstering their confidence to complete their squad in the January transfer window.
Attack: Semenyo and the £50m offer rejected
According to the Daily Telegraph, Man Utd had submitted a £50 million offer for Antoine Semenyo in the summer but it was rejected by Bournemouth. The south coast club then successfully extended the contract of the Ghanaian striker.
The move shows that Old Trafford is willing to spend significantly to improve its firepower, but internal Premier League targets are not easy to reach when opponents keep their key players.
Impact on Man Utd's January plans
Pavlovic’s “untouchability” has forced Man Utd to expand their list of central midfielders. If a solid control structure is the priority in the middle, it becomes interesting to watch Stiller as the Red Devils balance between the short term (maintaining winning streak) and the long term (stabilizing personnel quality).
Above all, the experience with Semenyo reminds Man Utd of the reality of the market: proven Premier League options often come with high costs and strong resistance from their parent clubs. This could have a direct impact on how the Red Devils allocate their budget between midfielders and strikers in January.
The prominent numbers
- 3: Man Utd's consecutive winning streak in the Premier League after a difficult start.
- £50m: The offer for Antoine Semenyo rejected by Bournemouth in the summer.
- 0 progress: Romano insists there has been no progress between Man Utd and Pavlovic.
Notable statements
Fabrizio Romano: “Bayern will not sell Pavlovic... Forget about it.” This view reinforces the message: Pavlovic is a strategic link for Bayern, not on the negotiating table.
The big picture
Man Utd maintain their recovery on the pitch but still need the right pieces in place for long-term stability. Pavlovic is locked down, Stiller is being monitored, and Semenyo has shown the price of proven success. The winter market will be a test of Old Trafford’s recruitment flexibility.
