Manchester United and Manchester City are both firmly in the race to sign Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo ahead of the January 2026 transfer window, Sky Sports understands.
The in-form Ghana international has emerged as a top target for both Manchester giants after impressing with his pace, power, and versatility in the Premier League. Semenyo’s performances for Bournemouth have not gone unnoticed, with scouts from both Old Trafford and the Etihad closely monitoring his progress.
Sources suggest Bournemouth are bracing themselves for intense interest, with the potential battle between United and City shaping up to be a major Manchester derby transfer blow for the Cherries. While no official bids have been submitted yet, early groundwork is already being laid behind the scenes.
United view Semenyo as a key attacking reinforcement to add directness and energy to their frontline, while City see him as a dynamic option capable of fitting seamlessly into Pep Guardiola’s fluid attacking system.
With January 2026 still some way off, Bournemouth remain hopeful of keeping hold of their prized asset—however, resisting interest from both sides of Manchester may prove difficult if the bidding war ignites.
This is one transfer saga to watch closely.
