Premier League outfit ‘braced’ for bids for in-form ace after David Ornstein confirms Man United ‘interest’

Bournemouth are starting to concede that they mightn’t be able to see out the campaign with Antoine Semenyo in their ranks.

In a summer that saw the Cherries forced to part ways with the likes of Dean Huijsen, Milos Kerkez and Illia Zabarnyi, keeping hold of their forward talisman was the best piece of business they could’ve done.

Not only did they manage to avoid Semenyo being sold, but they also tied him down to a bumper five-year deal, keeping him tied to the Vitality Stadium until 2030.

Antoine Semenyo being targeted by a host of suitors

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However, recent revelations regarding the player’s release clause have prompted speculation that he won’t be seeing out the deal – and could even be on the move only six months after putting pen to paper.

Indeed, Semenyo’s scintillating Premier League form has caught the attention of a host of sides across the division, especially since they learned he will be available for £60 million (plus £5 million in add-ons).

*Semenyo’s league record in 2025/2026 thus far

Manchester United were hot in pursuit of the Ghanaian in the summer, so much so that Ruben Amorim even held one-on-one talks with Semenyo to gauge where his head was at, although nothing materialised from the discussions.

What David Ornstein had to say about Semenyo/United

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The Old Trafford faithful have since been crossing their fingers that INEOS would revive their approach mid-season. If David Ornstein’s latest admission (Monday evening) is anything to go by, there’s certainly a chance.

“Interested clubs are said to include the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City, and Tottenham [Hotspur]. I think Man United’s interest is ongoing, but I don’t know of them activating anything at this time. We are not sure of the player’s preference right now,” the transfer expert told NBC Sports.

In the meantime, the Dorset outfit are said to be ‘braced’ for incoming bids, according to The Telegraph journalist Mike McGrath.

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