Manchester United Eye January Move for Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo
Manchester United is reportedly considering a January transfer for Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo, aiming to outpace Liverpool and Manchester City in acquiring one of the Premier League’s standout wide players.
As per TEAMtalk, United has been keeping a close watch on the 25-year-old Ghanaian international for several months and is now contemplating making an offer, despite their initial focus on bolstering their midfield during the winter transfer window.
Insiders at Old Trafford have suggested that manager Rubén Amorim is open to diversifying the club’s recruitment approach in January if the right attacking option presents itself.
Although Amorim has previously emphasized the necessity for a ball-carrying midfielder, the opportunity to sign a versatile winger like Semenyo, who has proven himself in the Premier League, is becoming increasingly appealing.
Amorim Sees Tactical Opportunities in Semenyo
Amorim views Semenyo as a player capable of providing tactical versatility, serving not just as a right winger but potentially as a wing-back due to his remarkable speed, ability to press, and defensive contributions.
This season, Semenyo has emerged as one of Bournemouth’s key attacking assets, having scored seven goals and provided three assists in 15 league matches.
He notably scored during the thrilling 4-4 encounter at Old Trafford earlier this week.
At 25, Semenyo is approaching the prime of his career and has earned accolades for his powerful runs, calmness during transitions, and ability to stretch opposition defenses.
Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola has referred to him as a “difference-maker,” but acknowledged that retaining essential players during the January window may be challenging, should significant offers materialize.
Intense Competition for Semenyo
Both Liverpool and Manchester City have shown long-term interest in Semenyo. For Liverpool, his name has come up again amid ongoing uncertainties regarding Mohamed Salah’s future. Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola reportedly sees Semenyo as a viable rotational player to alleviate the workload on Phil Foden and Jérémy Doku.
However, United’s readiness to act swiftly could position them favorably in the pursuit.
Amorim is eager to infuse new energy into a squad seeking greater consistency as discussions for a January transfer continue.
Bournemouth is anticipated to demand approximately £65 million, aligning with Semenyo’s reported release clause.
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