Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Man United and City Lead Race for Bournemouth's Semenyo
Antoine Semenyo is a football player who plays for Bournemouth.
He has a release clause of £65 million that becomes active in January 2026.
Two big clubs, Manchester United and Manchester City, are interested in signing him.
Semenyo has scored 8 goals and provided 3 assists this season.
Manchester United sees him as a good fit for their team, not just as another attacker but as a dynamic left wing-back.
Other clubs like Liverpool and Arsenal admire him but are not pushing for a January move.
Semenyo is focusing on the two options of City or United.
This transfer could happen if the clubs agree on the terms.
Manchester United and Manchester City are leading the race to sign Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo, whose £65 million release clause activates in January 2026.
Semenyo has impressed with 8 league goals and 3 assists this season, offering versatility and end product.
Manchester United views Semenyo as a dynamic left wing-back, a role currently filled by Diogo Dalot, and sees him as an upgrade over Patrick Dorgu.
Liverpool and Arsenal admire Semenyo but are not pushing for a January move, while Tottenham's interest has cooled.
Semenyo is focusing on two options: Manchester City or Manchester United, and will have to decide between the two.
- Who
- Antoine Semenyo, a 25-year-old winger from Bournemouth
- What
- A potential transfer to either Manchester United or Manchester City
- When
- January 2026, when his £65 million release clause becomes active
- Where
- From Bournemouth to either Manchester United or Manchester City
- Why
- Semenyo's versatility, goal-scoring ability, and potential fit in Manchester United's system as a dynamic left wing-back
- Player
- Antoine Semenyo
- Current Club
- Bournemouth
- Release Clause
- £65 million
- Release Clause Active
- January 1-10, 2026
- Interested Clubs
- Manchester United, Manchester City
- Player's Age
- 25
- Player's Stats
- 8 league goals, 3 assists this season
- Potential Role at United
- Dynamic left wing-back
