23 Dec 2025 17:23:33
I’m not saying don’t rate Semenyo because I do but I am struggling to see the hype.
He’s 25 and at the top of his game, playing in a system that plays to his style.
There’s perhaps another level to come from him but I just see him as a solid player.
I’d be happy if we signed him but would see it as raising the floor not the ceiling. Whereas Olise looked like someone who’d have done both.
Every big club wants him. I can see him doing well at Liverpool or Chelsea too.
I’m kind of confused myself. What am I missing?
Perhaps what I’m saying is I don’t see magic but I see a system player who’s consistently 7-8/10 weekly.
It maybe naive but I’d go for Vinicius Jr if I wanted a LW and work back from his level/availability.
23 Dec 2025 17:37:20
I see him as a Nuno Mendes type. I think he's absolutely perfect for us. On the right we see Amad and Mbeumo interchange position a lot. If we'd this on the left we'd be really strong. Semenyo ranks very highly in duels, tackles, and you can see his workrate is very high.
A wingback role would suit him really well. I can also see scenarios where Cunha, Mbeumo and Semenyo are the front 3.
23 Dec 2025 19:41:52
Appears from Ornstein that Semenyo has chosen City. Disappointing but I find it hard to summon respect for players making that sort of choice. Anyway we move on, and I hope we do get reinforcements in this January.
23 Dec 2025 20:57:36
I think he would be tailor-made for this United side, quick, strong, plays on the front foot, and capable of playing anywhere across the front line or at wingback in our system.
He'd be a beast, and he's getting better and better every year. But alas he'll go to City and I expect he'll do great things there. Like signings before him he might take a season or so to settle into Peps system, but I think he'll do great there.
23 Dec 2025 22:02:17
Hmmm I’m still not convinced or convinced he’s Wing Back but I’d love us to be in a position that Semenyo was the level of cover/back up.