Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has broken his silence on Antoine Semenyo ahead of the Red Devils’ Premier League encounter with Bournemouth on Monday.
Antoine Semenyo has been linked with Manchester United and the 25-year-old Bournemouth forward has deeply impressed during his spell with the Cherries.
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“Fortunately for Manchester United, Bournemouth are not the team they once were.
“I just think they are really struggling at the moment and this is the best time for Manchester United to face them at home.”
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The Ghana international has netted six times and registered three assists in 15 matches across all competitions in the 2025-26 campaign for Bournemouth.
Semenyo is under contract with Bournemouth until 2030 and the Cherries ace is a key first-team player for manager Andoni Iraola at the Vitality Stadium.
The Ghana forward reportedly carries a hefty £70m price tag on his shoulders, with Bournemouth keen to fend off rival interest from other Premier League sides.
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Ruben Amorim asked about Man Utd’s interest in Bournemouth and Ghana star Antoine Semenyo
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Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Ruben Amorim was asked about the identity of a Bournemouth player who he felt was ‘special’ ahead of Monday’s match.
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The 40-year-old Manchester United manager confirmed that he was referring to Semenyo and broke his silence on whether or not he wanted him in his team.
“No, that’s not that case,” Amorim said, as per Manchester United’s official website.
“I think there are a lot of special players in the league.
“What I feel is that, to summarise, they [have a] top manager, a top team, I really like the team and the top player I think is a special player.”
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Antoine Semenyo’s ‘audition’ at Old Trafford begins in Man Utd’s Premier League encounter with Bournemouth
Bournemouth will travel to Old Trafford on Monday evening and Semenyo will be under the spotlight for United fans amid the transfer links to the Red Devils.
The Cherries are 15th in the Premier League table and Andoni Iraola will be looking to Semenyo to make a major impact against United in their forthcoming encounter.
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The Red Devils are expected to strengthen key areas of Amorim’s first-team squad next summer, with a midfielder expected to be a top target for the club.
However, a strong showing from Semenyo could once again intensify the transfer rumblings between United and the Cherries ace for the remainder of the season.
The ball is now in Semenyo’s court to show exactly why Amorim thinks so highly of the United-linked forward in the Premier League clash at Old Trafford.
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