"Manchester United are vying with Liverpool and Manchester City to sign Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth in early January, with Ruben Amorim having first expressed an interest in the 25-year-old last summer. The forward is thought to favour joining Liverpool, with City his second choice, so United's head coach faces a fight to convince him. Semenyo, who scored in Monday's 4-4 draw at Old Trafford, has a release clause understood to be slightly less than 65m, with the sum including loyalty money and agent payments."
"It has to be triggered early next month, the Guardian understands. Tottenham are also interested but appear to have a slim chance of landing the former Bristol City player. The Liverpool manager, Arne Slot, is intent on acquiring Semenyo as the successor to Mohamed Salah, and City have made contact with the player and his representatives. Although City's manager, Pep Guardiola, is contracted until June 2027, there is uncertainty regarding his future."
"Amorim wants Semonyo to strengthen his options at wing-back and forward. Before United's draw with Bournemouth Amorim described the Ghana international as a special footballer. Amorim wants him to operate primarily as a left wing-back or No 10. At left wing-back, Patrick Dorgu, Amorim's first signing last January, has failed to impress and his other option, Diogo Dalot, is primarily a right-back."
Manchester United, Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham are among clubs pursuing Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo ahead of the January transfer window. Semenyo is thought to favour joining Liverpool, with City his second choice, and his release clause is understood to be slightly under 65m including loyalty and agent fees. Ruben Amorim wants Semenyo to operate as a left wing-back or No 10 to strengthen options at wing-back and forward. Patrick Dorgu has failed to impress at left wing-back and Diogo Dalot is primarily a right-back. Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo are at the Africa Cup of Nations, while Ghana did not qualify so Semenyo is available. United sit sixth and are enjoying their best run under Amorim, losing once in 10 games.
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