Manchester United’s pursuit of Antoine Semenyo was relentless, with reports indicating that the forward became a key target for the club as early as March.
The English Premier League giants are understood to have agreed personal terms with the Ghanaian marksman, making their intentions clear to AFC Bournemouth.
However, the club was unwilling to go beyond £55 million in negotiations, setting a firm ceiling on their valuation.
In a notable turn of events, manager Ruben Amorim personally took Semenyo out to eat at the end of the season.
According to reports, the dinner was more about character than tactics as the Portuguese tactician wanted to get to know the player on a personal level before giving his permission.
The pursuit underlined the Red Devil’s ambition to strengthen their attack, with Semenyo seen as a potential long-term addition capable of thriving under Amorim’s leadership.
Semenyo had a fine season for AFC Bournemouth last term, scoring 11 goals and 6 assists in 36 appearances.
