Man Utd Targets Astonishing £88m Double Signing in Premier League That Will Shock Man City and Tottenham

Manchester United are reportedly targeting both Tyler Adams and Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth, with sources indicating the club leading the race for Semenyo.

Bournemouth has offloaded players like Dean Huijsen, Milos Kerkez, and Illia Zabarnyi this summer, and faced inquiries for Semenyo. Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur expressed interest in the winger, but Bournemouth managed to secure him with a new contract.

January could bring further challenges for Bournemouth, as Semenyo’s renewed contract contains a £65 million (€74.5m / $87m) release clause.

United have revived their interest in Semenyo, who may be joined at Old Trafford by central midfielder Adams.

The Daily Mail reports that United have internally discussed the potential acquisition of Adams in the upcoming year.

This 26-year-old is viewed as a viable option to fill Casemiro’s role as the No 6.

After recovering from a back injury early last season, Adams has become a standout player for Bournemouth.

He is adept at regaining possession through duels and tackles, while also demonstrating composure on the ball. Adams’ defensive acumen allows teammates such as Semenyo, Justin Kluivert, and Marcus Tavernier to excel offensively.

His performances have impressed United scouts, leading to discussions about initiating transfer negotiations next month.

With Elliot Anderson and Adam Wharton considered unavailable, United is shifting focus to more affordable midfielders like Adams, Joao Gomes, and Conor Gallagher, as sources have confirmed.

Carlos Baleba has also been linked, though United has cooled interest in the 21-year-old due to his recent form.

While Adams’ exact price has yet to be disclosed, Bournemouth is expected to seek a profit on the £23 million they invested in him from Leeds United in August 2023.

Man Utd competing with Man City, Tottenham for Antoine Semenyo

On the topic of Semenyo, sources reveal that Man Utd is considering activating his January exit clause.

While Ruben Amorim’s side added Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha in the summer, they still aim to enhance their attack with Semenyo.

With Mbeumo and Amad Diallo likely departing for AFCON, acquiring Semenyo could be essential for United's ambitions of climbing the Premier League standings and achieving European qualification. Semenyo, who represents Ghana, surprisingly did not qualify for AFCON.

United faces stiff competition from Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, and Liverpool for the talented attacker.

Particularly, they will need to outmaneuver City, as reported by Fraser Fletcher for us, confirming that Pep Guardiola’s team is leading the pursuit.

Upon learning of City’s interest in Semenyo, Liverpool opted to shift their focus to Real Madrid's Rodrygo instead.

Tottenham has also made Semenyo their primary target for January as they seek to bolster their inconsistent forward line.

The 25-year-old's preferred destination remains uncertain, although Ghana manager Otto Addo asserts that he should ‘take the next step’ soon.

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