Ruben Amorim hints at January transfer as Liverpool faces Antoine Semenyo battle

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Liverpool IconLiverpool FC NewsFeaturesTransfersIt's believed Liverpool is interested in Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo alongside Manchester United and Manchester City, with the Ghana international having a release clause in JanuaryRuben Amorim has given an update that could impact Liverpool's transfer plans(Image: Getty Images)Ruben Amorim has suggested that Manchester United might be active in the January transfer window, but not necessarily to fill the gaps left by Amad, Bryan Mbeumo, and Noussair Mazraoui.Instead, the Portuguese manager is keen on bringing in players who represent "the future" of the club. The Bournemouth hotshot has a £65 million ($86.4 million) release clause next month, and it appears the Red Devils will have to fend off competition from Manchester City and Liverpool.Amorim met with Semenyo in London at the end of last season, and it remains to be seen whether this could give United an advantage.

However, the 40-year-old is only interested in players who can contribute to his team over the long haul.Antoine Semenyo in Bournemouth training(Image: Getty Images)We'll see," Amorim said. I don't know what is going to happen, but it's possible that we can do something."Amorim also expressed his desire for Kobbie Mainoo to remain and compete for his place at United.

I think that it's not a bad thing to be on the bench of Manchester United when you are 20 years old," Amorim said."I remember (Cristiano) Ronaldo was on the bench, (Wayne) Rooney was on the bench sometimes. (Juan Sebastian) Veron was not playing."I remember all the history of Manchester United and (there is) nobody this didn't fall (to), so let's continue in trying to avoid the nonsense and the noise."