Manchester United are battling Tottenham Hotspur for Bryan Mbeumo, but Spurs may end up focusing on another Red Devils target.
Manchester United have snapped up Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers, but the attacking recruitment does not stop there.
Ruben Amorim is seeking more signings in the final third and United launched a bid for Bryan Mbeumo last week.
Brentford rejected United’s first offer, but Mbeumo wants a move to Old Trafford this summer.
Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with Mbeumo, potentially moving to hijack United.
Bees boss Thomas Frank is on the verge of taking charge at Tottenham, sparking rumours of a reunion with Mbeumo.
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Tottenham Hotspur target Antoine Semenyo amid Bryan Mbeumo rumours
United will hope to fend off Spurs and ensure Mbeumo’s move to Old Trafford isn’t thwarted.
Sky Sports now claim that Tottenham are actually stepping up their interest in signing Bournemouth attacker Antoine Semenyo.
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That may not completely rule out a move for Mbeumo too, but the fact that both players prefer to play on the right flank suggests it’s surely one or the other.
Tottenham have ‘recently done more work’ on Semenyo than Mbeumo, pointing towards the Ghana international being their top target.
Semenyo hit 11 goals and five assists in 37 Premier League games this past season.
Semenyo has been expected to leave Bournemouth this summer, potentially following Dean Huijsen out of the club following his move to Real Madrid.
Amorim is thought to be a big fan of Semenyo, but it’s Tottenham who appear to be making their move – and potentially shutting down the Mbeumo rumours.
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Sky Sports also note that United ‘remain keen’ on Semenyo alongside Tottenham.
Semenyo hasn’t ruled out a move to Old Trafford this summer but would prefer to play for a club in the Champions League.
Tottenham beat United in the Europa League final, booking their place in the Champions League for next season.
United have no European action at all, meaning a move to Manchester may not be Semenyo’s priority.
That’s just as well, really; Mbeumo is United’s top target and we can’t see Semenyo being targeted if the Cameroonian joins.
The main boost here is that Tottenham appear to be focusing on Semenyo rather than Mbeumo, easing some fears from the weekend.