Manchester clubs, Tottenham, and Liverpool are all competing to sign Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo, whose £65m release clause becomes active on January 1, though United’s pursuit is complicated by financial constraints impacting their summer plans.
Manchester United is reportedly a “serious rival” to Manchester City in the race to sign Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo.
The 25-year-old forward has a significant £65m release clause in his contract that becomes active on January 1.
Tottenham and Liverpool are also monitoring the Ghana international, but City is currently viewed by some insiders as the strongest contender for his signature.
While Manchester United has a long-term interest in Semenyo and believes the set-price opportunity is something they “must genuinely consider,” financial issues present the biggest obstacle.
A £65m transfer could seriously jeopardize their summer priority: signing a defensive midfielder. United is “reluctant to get involved in a bidding war” due to these constraints.
Despite the swirling transfer speculation, Semenyo’s inner circle maintains that the player is exclusively focused on his training and performance for Bournemouth.
Meanwhile, Spurs have “intensified their interest” in triggering the clause. Arsenal are also observing Semenyo’s development but are currently well-stocked in the wide-forward areas.