BBC Sport pundit implores Man United to sign £70m forward who ripped them to shreds amid growing interest
Man United could sign the £70m forward as an alternative to Matheus Cunha should they fail to sign the Wolves attacker.
Man United have been strongly linked to signing Wolves attacker Matheus Cunha this summer, with reports suggesting that they are ‘close’ to securing the Brazilian, who has had a superb season at Molineux this year.
However, their problems up front won’t be solved by just signing one attacker, as evidenced in their most recent game against Bournemouth when they failed to net a second, resulting in a 1-1 draw at the Vitality Stadium.
During the game, one Bournemouth player had a superb game against them, causing the United defence problems all game long. The Red Devils have been urged to sign the attacker this summer, especially if they fail to sign Cunha.
Deeney urges United to sign Semenyo
During the game against Bournemouth yesterday, United struggled to contain winger Antoine Semenyo, who scored the opening goal after 23 minutes at the Vitality Stadium. United have been previously linked to Semenyo, alongside the likes of Arsenal and Tottenham after the Ghana international has had a breakout season with the Cherries this year.
Semenyo has scored nine Premier League goals this season, which is more goals than United’s top scorer in the league this season (Bruno Fernandes on eight). Former PL striker Troy Deeney has urged United to sign Semenyo after his performance on Sunday afternoon.
The pundit included him in his Team of the Week for BBC Sport, suggesting that a move to Old Trafford would be ideal for the 25-year-old. Deeney said: “I'm so impressed every time I watch him.
“I played against him at Bristol City and didn't think he would be able to go on and do what he's doing in the Premier League, but he is going from strength to strength. Manchester United need to be looking at him - he is powerful and drives, that's what they need.”
Reports emerged earlier in April suggesting that both United and Tottenham are willing to offer £43 million in order to sign Semenyo, however, it is not yet understood as to whether that would be enough for Bournemouth to sell him.
United see Semenyo as Cunha alternative
Amid the current reports about a deal with Wolves for Matheus Cunha, the Athletic’s David Ornstein has said that United are keeping an eye on Semenyo as a potential alternative, should they fail to sign Cunha. He told NBC Sports: “The priority for United in this upcoming transfer window is attack. Their main focus for the No. 10 position is Matheus Cunha of Wolves. He has a £62.5m release clause.
“He wants to come, we’re told, but personal terms would still need to be agreed, which is not a formality. Let’s see if other clubs come in for him as well, but there is optimism at Old Trafford that they can land him. They have alternatives; the likes of Antoine Semenyo of Bournemouth and Tyler Dibling of Southampton, but Cunha is the one they are focusing on. It’s not close just yet, but I could see this one developing rapidly.”
As things stand, a successful signing of Cunha looks a lot more likely than Semenyo coming to Old Trafford, however, if the likes of Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund are sold, United could make a move for both attackers.