Manchester United are reportedly willing to pip their rivals in the race for Antoine Semenyo by paying a premium for the Bournemouth star.

According to Caught Offside, Manchester United could be prepared to pay big to sign Antoine Semenyo ahead of future windows. The Bournemouth star has fallen swiftly on the radars of big clubs owing to his sensational start to the season, with Liverpool among those admiring the Ghanaian.

Antoine Semenyo’s decision to stay at Bournemouth and sign a new deal surprised many clubs. With the Cherries selling some of their key stars in the window, they were under no real pressure to offload the Ghanaian, and the decision to keep him has already paid dividends following a sensational start to the season.

With the Cherries climbing into a top-four place after seven games, Semenyo’s nine goal contributions have had a huge part to play in their success. Despite penning fresh terms, there are no guarantees that the Ghanian would be at the Vitality beyond the summer, although the long-term contract does allow Bournemouth to demand a significant fee from Semenyo’s suitors.

Arsenal are seen as a suitor, while Chelsea are also preparing to explore a move for Semenyo in the near future. The stock of the 25-year-old in-form Premier League star has risen exponentially, which has seen other teams like Liverpool and Manchester United enter the race.

The Reds are interested, although having overseen a huge spending spree on new attackers, they are unlikely to prioritise another splash on someone like Semenyo. This aspect does allow the likes of Manchester United to stake a relevant position in the race for the 25-year-old in-form Premier League star.

Manchester United to sign Antoine Semenyo?

As per the report, Manchester United are willing to pay a premium fee to lure Semenyo to Old Trafford, which is also a strategy designed to ward off other suitors. The prospect of adding to their expensively assembled attack will be the next step for the Red Devils in their project, although other factors could see them lose out.

The 25-year-old in-form Premier League star may prefer a Champions League team, and currently, there are no guarantees Manchester United will make it ahead of their rivals next year. Bournemouth are not interested in a January sale, which could see many clubs battle it out for Semenyo next summer, although the Red Devils may not be seen as the primary contenders, especially if Arsenal, Chelsea or Liverpool make their moves.