Man United revive Antoine Semenyo chase as rivals circle Bournemouth star

Manchester United have revived their interest in Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo. However, such ambitions are fiercely contested by three Premier League rivals, Manchester City, Liverpool, and Tottenham Hotspur, who are also keenly monitoring the Ghanaian forward.

Semenyo, who scored a brilliant equaliser against United in the Premier League on Monday night at Old Trafford in Bournemouth’s 4-4 draw, reportedly has a release clause of £65 million in his contract that becomes active on January 1.

The 25-year-old ended his eight-game goal drought with a right-footed low shot in the area to level things up for the Cherries in the first half, in a pulsating game that ended with both sides sharing all three points.

His consistency has not gone unnoticed since the start of last season. Forcing the likes of Liverpool, Man City, United, and Tottenham to be admirers of his mesmerising display.

United are considered serious rivals by both City and Spurs; however, Liverpool is believed to still be in the background for the Ghana international.

Meanwhile, United have not been actively in the market for a new forward in January, although the chance to sign Semenyo next month—at a fixed, attractive price—is now seen as an opportunity the club is keenly looking at.

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Sky Sports sources confirm the Red Devils have long-standing interest in Semenyo, the Bournemouth forward who has bagged 29 goals in over 100 appearances for the Cherries.

United head coach Ruben Amorim is prioritising midfield reinforcements, but United’s limited financial firepower could deal a major blow to their summer spending plans.

Arsenal were seen as an interested party in Semenyo’s development, but have since revamped their wide and forward areas with five players who can play wide-left.

Amorim described Semenyo as a “special player” in his press conference ahead of Monday’s thrilling 4-4 draw with Bournemouth at Old Trafford.

“It is a top team, top manager with a special player,” Amorim said of Bournemouth, without clarifying which player he was referring to.

Asked if his comment was about Semenyo, he added: “Yes.”