Manchester United are set to pursue a move for Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo next month, but manager Ruben Amorim insists the club will only pursue signings that align with their long-term vision. The forward has a £65m release clause built into his contract, which is only valid during a specific period in January, giving the Cherries enough time to secure a replacement. United are not the only ones chasing them, with Manchester City, Liverpool and Tottenham also circling the 25-year-old.
Speaking ahead of United’s thrilling 4-4 stalemate with Bournemouth on Monday, Amorim described Semenyo as a “special player” and witnessed the threat of the Ghanaian international who scored his seventh goal of the season. The versatile attacker could slot in at wing-back if United secure his signature, but he will face stiff competition for his signature next month. Despite losing three players to the African Cup of Nations, Amorim vowed there would be no panic buying in January, suggesting future deals may not necessarily address the most pressing needs.
United are planning a midfield shake-up ahead of 2026, but have accelerated their interest in Semenyo after he is expected to leave Bournemouth in January.
“The only thing we know is that we will only try to bring in players that we think are the future,” Amorim said.
“To deal with losing three players for AFCON, nothing will save us at this moment.
“That’s not going to happen. Even if we bring in one player, it probably won’t be in a position where we need more. We’re going to bring in the perfect player for our future now and at the end of the season.”
“So we don’t know what’s going to happen, but there’s a chance we can do something.”
