Manchester United are reportedly ‘strong’ in the race to sign AFC Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo. Air sports.
After suffering from goalscoring problems last season, the Red Devils decided to strengthen their front line last summer by signing Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo.
As a result, they have improved massively in the attacking third this season, scoring 30 goals in 16 Premier League matches. Only Manchester City have scored more than them so far.
However, United are struggling defensively, scoring 26 goals in the league. Despite scoring four goals against the Cherries on Monday night, they only managed to come away with one point.
Now, Air sports report that Man Utd are looking to address their defensive weaknesses by signing a new defensive midfielder next year. However, they have long been interested in Semenyo and do not want to miss the opportunity to sign him on a permanent fee next month.
He has a £65 million buyout clause in his current contract, which comes into effect early next year, with his existing contract running until 2030 at the Vitality Stadium.
United are ‘strong’ in the race to sign the Ghanaian, but sealing the deal won’t be easy with Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool also in the race.
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Moreover, Arsenal are closely monitoring his situation, but they may not formalize their interest as they already have sufficient resources in the wide forward position.
Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim has spoken highly of Semenyo, describing the 25-year-old as a “special player” ahead of Monday night’s match.
While United are not in danger of breaching FFP rules, Semenyo’s contract triggering his release clause could have an impact on how much they could spend next summer to revamp the midfield department.
The Bournemouth star has established himself as one of the most sought-after players in the Premier League after putting in impressive performances so far this season.
The 25-year-old is a versatile wide forward and is currently in the prime stages of his career. So he would be a big step forward for Man Utd if they finally manage to lure him to Old Trafford in January.
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