Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on Manchester United’s pursuit of Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo.
Antoine Semenyo is the most wanted player in the transfer market and Manchester United are determined to win the race for his signature.
Despite the news Semenyo has turned down a move to Tottenham Hotspur, the winger is still expected to leave Bournemouth in the January transfer window.
Semenyo’s £65 million release clause is extremely tempting to clubs, and Manchester United are willing to strike a deal.
United are battling rivals City to win the race for Semenyo, Fabrizio Romano explains via YouTube.
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Fabrizio Romano explained that Manchester United see Antoine Semenyo as perfect for the type of player the club are trying to recruit.
He explained: “Ruben Amorim wants signings for the future, signings for the long-term.
“In case of January signings, he wants important players for the present and the future.”
“In this way, Man United are pushing, and pushing, and pushing to try and get a deal done for Antoine Semenyo.
“Man United against Man City, this is the situation today, Manchester battle.”
Romano added that there has been progress in terms of the talks between United and Semenyo’s representatives.
“Today contact took place between Semenyo’s camps, Man United and Man City. The two clubs are pushing.
“Presenting their projects, presenting their technical view, presenting their financial opportunities for the player.”
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Speaking before Antoine Semenyo scored against Manchester United in a dramatic 4-4 draw at Old Trafford, Ruben Amorim expressed his admiration for the player.
Amorim said: “They [have a] top manager, a top team, I really like the team and the top player I think is a special player.”
Semenyo has struck eight goals in 16 games for Bournemouth this season, also providing three assists.
His versatility will provide a real threat on the left side of the pitch to match the dynamism Amad brings on the right.
United desperately need to sign a central midfielder too, but the Semenyo situation appears to be taking priority.
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