Even though Ghana international Antoine Semenyo has stated that his focus is on his current club, AFC Bournemouth and not other clubs or links to them.

However, the new development surrounding his future with the English club is that Manchester United has emerged as the frontrunner to sign the Ghanaian prodigy.

In late October, The Telegraph reported that Bournemouth reportedly rejected £50 million offers from both Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur for Semenyo during the summer transfer window. However, the Old Trafford hierarchy appears to have not given up on the chase; they are back with hopes of signing Semnyo this winter, with suggestions that they could have an edge over rival clubs also pursuing the 25-year-old forward.

Semenyo’s impressive form has attracted interest from several clubs. Antoine’s form has been consistent even during international games. Last season, he scored six goals in nine appearances and provided three assists. His only contender this season has been Man City’s Erling Haaland, who has a higher goal record ahead of Semenyo.

The forward’s contract at Bournemouth includes a £65 million release clause, which has further fueled transfer talk. Semenyo signed a new deal over the summer with the clause in place.

Manchester United could offer Semenyo the No. 9 shirt, left vacant following Rasmus Hojlund’s loan move to Napoli. However, he remains a target for other top clubs, including struggling Liverpool, and Arsenal are reportedly monitoring his situation.

Semenyo missed Bournemouth’s 2-2 draw with West Ham due to injury, but is expected to return for their upcoming match against Sunderland.

Addressing these links, during an interview with Sky Sports, which was aired on October 30, Antione mentioned that he has seen the reports, but denied the purported links, saying he is enjoying his stay at Bournemouth.

“I don’t think about it too much,” he said. “I try to stay present as much as I can. You see the news all the time, I see it as well, I’m not oblivious, but I try to keep focused. I’m enjoying my football here. If I’m not scoring goals, all of that goes away. I try to stay present, do the best I can for the team, score goals, and whatever happens in the future happens,” he noted.

Semenyo explained that he was convinced to stay after being encouraged by the club’s vision and summer recruitment.

“When they all left in the summer, there was a lot of interest and back and forth with the club. But I knew in my head that the manager’s got something up his sleeve this year.

“How we finished off the season last year was so good, and we could continue, especially with the players we’ve brought in as well. I wasn’t too sure at the start, but we’ve kicked on like a house on fire. I’m glad I committed to staying here because I’m enjoying every moment,” he added.

In an interview with Sky Sports aired on 4th November, Semenyo revealed his ambitious goal target for the season in the Premier League.

During an interview with Sky Sports, he revealed that, each campaign, he writes a goal target he seeks to achieve by year's end. This year, he wants to attain 15 goals, having notched 11 Premier League goals last year and eight in the previous year (2023). Antoine highlighted his commitment to constant self-improvement.

“Every year, I write my goals, what I want to achieve.“I always want to do better than what I’ve done in previous seasons. I set a challenge for myself this year, and I really want to push myself. I think I am a good finisher. Fifteen goals would be great,” he told Sky Sports.

He continued, “I can help the team in many ways, and credit to the manager [Andoni Iraola] and all the players, they’ve been so helpful”.

Despite interest from top clubs in Europe, he decided to stay at the Vitality Stadium, signing a new long-term contract that included a pay rise. His contract with Bournemouth’s expiry was set for 2026; however, in July, he extended his contract until 2030.

Meanwhile, Semenyo was recently subjected to racism during a clash on Friday, August 15, against Liverpool.

During the first half of the Premier League opener, Semenyo was preparing to take a throw-in when a 47-year-old man passed some offensive comment at him. According to reports, Semenyo asked that the man repeat what he said; he did and even threw gum at him.

He immediately reported it to referee Anthony Taylor, who paused the match in the 28th minute. Subsequently, he was seen out of the stadium by the police and held in custody for a racially aggravated public order offence, according to the Merseyside Police on Monday.

He has, however, been granted bail on the following conditions that, not attend any regulated football match in the UK and be prohibited from going within one mile of any designated football stadium. A police investigation into the incident is ongoing.