Man United "willing" to pay £43m to sign 25-year-old star but face potential "battle" with Tottenham
The winger has scored seven goals and provided four assists this season, attracting transfer interest from Premier League clubs.
Man United are expecting to make several summer signings this season after a year in which they have struggled especially in attack with both creating chances and scoring goals.
They are due to sign a striker but also need players who can feature in the two attacking roles on either side of the number nine in Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-3 formation. The Man United boss is currently playing a combination of Alejandro Garnacho, Bruno Fernandes and Mason Mount in those spots.
However, Garnacho could be on his way out in the summer amid reported interest from both Chelsea and Serie A side Napoli. They could sell him for over £60m to generate ‘pure profit’ regarding Profit and Sustainability Rules as he is an academy product. If they do sell Garnacho, they will need to find a replacement for the 20-year-old.
Man United set to battle Spurs for Semenyo
The Red Devils have been linked to several attackers heading into the summer transfer window, including the likes of Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford and Matheus Cunha from Wolves, however, they are now reportedly keen on another Premier League star.
According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Man United want to sign Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo and are expected to battle against Tottenham to land him this summer.
The 25-year-old has made 30 Premier League appearances for the Cherries this season, scoring seven goals and providing four assists. He has helped Andoni Iraola’s side become one of the most exciting attacking teams in the division.
The report says that both United and Spurs are willing to pay £43 million to sign Semenyo, but it is not yet understood as to whether that would be enough of a fee to tempt the Cherries to sell him.
He is the sort of player that could have a similar impact for United as Amad Diallo does, as he has a lot of pace, and likes to break free down the wing, getting in behind the defence either with a view to scoring or playing the ball into the middle of the box for a striker to finish.
Semenyo could replace Garnacho
If United are able to sign the 25-year-old winger, he could provide United with a financial option to gain some profit whilst still replacing any outgoing player.
Recent reports suggested that Napoli are prepared to pay around £67 million to sign Garnacho, who has struggled to find consistent form this season under Ruben Amorim, and could be on his way out to generate ‘pure profit’.
If that is the case, and United are able to sign Semenyo for less than £50m, they would make at least a £15m profit by selling Garnacho and signing the Cherries’ winger assuming that Bournemouth would be willing to sell him for between £43m and £53m - a reasonable fee for Semenyo after this season.