Manchester United were held to a 4-4 draw in a highly entertaining Premier League match against Bournemouth on Monday night – and Rio Ferdinand has identified his transfer target
Manager Rio Ferdinand has urged Manchester United to sign Antoine Semenyo after he scored against Bournemouth at Old Trafford. Semenyo continued his impressive campaign by scoring his first goal for the Cherries on an unforgettable Monday night.
The Bournemouth forward took advantage of Luke Shaw’s mistake and ran through, scoring from inside the post into the bottom corner in the 40th minute. His goal made it 1-1 after United had the upper hand in the early stages of the game.
Semenyo has scored seven goals in the Premier League this season and is attracting transfer attention ahead of the start of the new year in January. Clubs including Liverpool and Manchester City are aware that the Ghanaian international has a £65m release clause in his contract with Bournemouth.
However, former United defender Ferdinand wants Semenho to end up at Old Trafford rather than Anfield or the Etihad Stadium, and has made his feelings clear on social media.
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United tweeted: “Goal. Antoine Semenyo is at the level of the visitors.” “Please don’t leave after the game,” Ferdinand replied, adding a crying-laughing emoji.
That was just one of the many things he observed while watching this heated game from home. He was pleased with United’s lead at halftime at 2-1 after goals from Amad Diallo and Casemiro.
“Great 45 minutes under (Ruben) Amorim at Old Trafford… tempo, passing through the line, creating chances. (Aiden) Heaven + (Lenny) Yoro looked confident. Lost concentration on goal, but reacted well!”
Ferdinand is likely to be disappointed with Semenho, given that United spent more than £200m signing Benjamin Sesco, Matheus Cunha and Brian Mbeumo in the summer transfer window. However, Ghana head coach Otto Addo is confident Semenyo will step up from Bournemouth soon.
“He did very well for Bournemouth and with all due respect to Bournemouth and the work they do, it makes sense for him to take the next step,” he told The Athletic.
“Winter or summer, it’s a matter of difference, but it doesn’t make a difference to us. I’m looking forward to him showing the world more of what he’s capable of.”
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