Liverpool, Manchester City, and Tottenham are ahead of Manchester United in the race for Antoine Semenyo
Manchester United watch the situation around Antoine Semenyo with keen interest, even though Sky Sports has reported that Liverpool, Manchester City, and Spurs sit closer to the front of the queue. The story has gathered pace because Semenyo has kept his form steady for Bournemouth, and his sharp movement and precise finishing continue to draw scouts from several major clubs.
Moreover, the 25-year-old has struck six Premier League goals this season, and only Erling Haaland and Igor Thiago sit ahead of him in the scoring list, which strengthens the sense that he has reached a higher level across the past two campaigns.
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Meanwhile, the report noted that Semenyo did not ask to leave and felt irritated by claims suggesting otherwise, and this reaction keeps the discussion going that stretches back to the summer, when no proposal came his way as United chose Bryan Mbeumo and Spurs moved for Mohammed Kudus.
Liverpool, Manchester City, and Tottenham are ahead of Manchester United in the race for Antoine Semenyo.
No move materialised for Semenyo in the summer as United signed Bryan Mbeumo
Consequently, the 25-year-old winger signed a new contract running to 2030, and Bournemouth felt satisfied because they kept a key figure during a difficult period for many mid-table sides.
Even so, a January move could still happen, since Spurs want a forward who can play on the left, while Liverpool and City think ahead to future changes in their front lines.
The Red Devils are also facing competition for their other transfer targets. Reports have revealed that Barcelona are ready to trigger the £57m release clause of Harry Kane. United are also targeting Elliott Anderson with a €100 million move to strengthen the midfield.
What are the realistic chances for the Red Devils?
The Ghana winger possesses the pace, physical strength, and clever movement which can cause trouble to defenders, and he is equally adept at striking the ball precisely with either foot. The 25-year-old can swiftly shift direction, press with intent, and push through tight gaps without losing his stride.
The Ghana winger is sensational with his work-rate and hence will provide any side with an attacker who forces defenders to make mistakes, and in turn creates chances for other players in his team. The Bournemouth winger is also consistent at this stage of his career, and all these qualities make him a prized target for any club that wants more threat in their attack.
Even so, United sit some distance behind their rivals in this chase, and that gap only widens once the wider picture becomes clear. They recently added Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha, and those signings ease the pressure to bring in another forward. Meanwhile, Liverpool, City, and Spurs hold stronger positions both in form and in structure, and each offers a much clearer and more attractive setup for a winger entering his best years.
Liverpool, as defending champions, carry a level of momentum and stability that instantly strengthens their pitch to any top attacker, while City remain the team most players associate with winning major trophies, and Spurs provide a settled, well-organised side under Thomas Frank now.
Although Bournemouth stand firm with a steep asking price, those clubs can meet that figure without hesitation, and Semenyo’s prime years suit teams already competing for honours. In our view, he will lean toward a side chasing trophies now, and that path moves him far closer to Liverpool or City than to a United project still trying to steady its footing.