Forward thought to favour move to Liverpool
Release clause understood to be a bit less than £65m
Manchester United are vying with Liverpool and Manchester City to sign Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth in early January, with Ruben Amorim having first expressed an interest in the 25-year-old last summer. The forward is thought to favour joining Liverpool, with City his second choice, so United’s head coach faces a fight to convince him.
Semenyo, who scored in Monday’s 4-4 draw at Old Trafford, has a release clause understood to be slightly less than £65m, with the sum including loyalty money and agent payments. It has to be triggered early next month, the Guardian understands. Tottenham are also interested but appear to have a slim chance of landing the former Bristol City player.
The Liverpool manager, Arne Slot, is intent on acquiring Semenyo as the successor to Mohamed Salah, and City have made contact with the player and his representatives. Although City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, is contracted until June 2027, there is uncertainty regarding his future. The Catalan may consider departing this summer but this should not impact any decision Semenyo makes.
