Manchester United is currently the frontrunner in the pursuit to sign Bournemouth`s prominent player, Antoine Semenyo, according to reports.
The 25-year-old forward has demonstrated excellent performance this season, scoring ten goals across all competitions.
It is understood that Semenyo has garnered interest from almost all of the Premier League`s `Big Six` clubs, with Arsenal being the only exception.
However, sources at Sky Sports suggest that Manchester United are currently leading the race to secure his signature.
Ruben Amorim, the manager, is reportedly a significant admirer of Semenyo, who made his move to Bournemouth from Bristol City in January 2023 for a fee of £10.5 million.
Current estimations indicate that acquiring Semenyo could now cost around £70 million, as Bournemouth are expected to resist letting him leave without a substantial offer.
This high valuation might pose a challenge for Manchester United, although negotiations could potentially involve a structured deal with a reduced initial payment supplemented by performance-related add-ons.
The Red Devils are in the market for a forward, particularly with expectations that Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, and Antony might permanently depart from the club.
However, Liverpool also requires a new attacker, setting the stage for a potential competition between them and Manchester United for Semenyo`s signature.
Amorim is urgently seeking new player acquisitions after experiencing his 13th defeat as team manager in a home game against Wolves.
Crystal Palace`s Eberechi Eze is another player reportedly being considered for a summer transfer, potentially in a deal worth £50 million.
Aston Villa also holds an interest in the midfielder and might consider making Rashford`s current loan spell into a permanent arrangement.
