Antoine Semenyo: United have an ace up their sleeve in transfer race | OneFootball

Manchester United could do with attacking reinforcements given the current situation within the squad.

This is not a line Ruben Amorim would have thought would materialise ahead of the January window as INEOS brought in three high-profile stars to bolster the forward positions.

However, one of them, the club’s top striker Benjamin Sesko, has picked up a knee injury and is expected to be out for a month, depending on how his rehabilitation goes.

To make matters worse, the Red Devils will be without another summer signing, Bryan Mbeumo, as well as key ace Amad from December to early January for AFCON.

Former manager will try to push Antoine Semenyo towards United

The United head coach will need help, and Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo has been earmarked as a potential target should the 20-time English league champions need to dip into the transfer market.

INEOS had tried for the Ghanaian in the summer as well, but his valuation meant a deal never materialised. And now, multiple clubs are eyeing the 25-year-old.

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The Cherries talisman has six goals and three assists already this season, and if not in the winter, he is sure to depart in the summer.

United will have a tough battle on their hands if they are to land the Ghana international. However, as per The Athletic podcast, the Old Trafford side will receive help from one of Semenyo’s key confidants.

Dean Holden, who is currently Hull City assistant manager, had managed the versatile attacker during his time with Bristol City.

United must not miss out

Holden is a United fan, and is in regular contact with the Premier League superstar. He told the podcast that he will do his best to ensure his former player lands up at the Theatre of Dreams.

“We still speak quite a lot, so I’ll certainly be trying to pull him towards Manchester United’s direction, because obviously as a kid, supporting Man Utd, I would love to see him there.

“I think he’s a player that could play for Man United.”

Interestingly, Antoine Semenyo has a release clause worth £65 million in his contract that can be triggered during the early stages of the January window.

It will drop down to £50 million in the summer. United need to act fast if they are to win the race.

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