Manchester United are now leading the race for a "world-class" star, and they are prepared to make a huge bid in the January transfer window.
Man Utd keen to strengthen attacking options in January
There was certainly no shortage of attacking quality on show at Old Trafford on Monday night, with Man United drawing 4-4 in a thriller against AFC Bournemouth, and Bruno Fernandes continued his fantastic form.
Indeed, the Portugal international bagged his fifth Premier League goal of the season, while also registering his seventh assist, but he now finds himself in a difficult position, with his recent comments leaving the United hierarchy 'frustrated'.
Fernandes suggested he felt he was being forced to move to Saudi Arabia, which hasn't gone down well, although there are no plans to sell him anytime soon.
With the 31-year-old playing in a slightly deeper role this season, Mason Mount has been utlised further forward, but the Red Devils are now looking to sign a new attacker, with Ruben Amorim clearly keen to deepen his attacking options.
Mason Mount scores for Man United
According to a report from Spain, Man Untied have now taken the lead in the race for AFC Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo, whose £65m release clause becomes active in the January transfer window.
United are prepared to spend big to get a deal over the line next month, despite his release clause dropping in the summer, as they look to beat the likes of Manchester City, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur to his signature.
The Red Devils' sporting directors have taken a liking to the Ghanaian due to his versatility, while he has also displayed a keen eye for goal in the Premier League this season...
"World-class" Semenyo tearing it up in the Premier League
The London-born forward is the joint-third top scorer in the Premier League this term, having already scored seven goals, most recently finding the back of the net in the Cherries' 4-4 draw at Old Trafford.
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He's one for the future.
Lauded as "world-class" by teammate Justin Kluivert, the signing of the 25-year-old has also been endorsed by United legend Rio Ferdinand.
Man United opted to recruit proven Premier League players in the summer, signing Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, and the latter has made a flying start to life at Old Trafford, chipping in with seven goals and one assist in all competitions.
Semenyo could be a similar type of signing for United, given his exploits with Bournemouth this season, and the Red Devils should shell out the £65m next month, rather than waiting until the summer, at which point a rival Premier League club could swoop in.