A 19 billion striker two years ago, Manchester United are looking to buy for 132.5 billion won
A 19 billion striker two years ago, Manchester United are looking to buy for 132.5 billion won
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The price rose to 132.5 billion won when Manchester United tried to buy a striker who traded for 19 billion won just two years ago.
According to an article reported by Rial Thomas of Sky Sports in the UK on the 18th, Manchester United is leading the race to recruit Bournemouth striker Antoine Semeno (25).
However, top-tier Premier League teams, including Liverpool and Arsenal, are also showing interest in Semeno, which is expected to be fiercely competitive in the summer transfer market. Tottenham Hotspur, who are seeking to appoint Andoni Iraola of Bournemouth, is also eyeing Semeno.
Man Utd likely to spend up to £70m on signing Semeno
Bournemouth are asking for up to £70 million (W132.5 billion) in Semedo's transfer fee. This is similar to the case of Dominic Solanki's £65 million transfer to Tottenham last year, which could include additional options in the basic fee.
Manchester United is in urgent need of a new striker as Marcus Rashford and Antony's departure have become a fact and the transfer of existing offensive resources such as Alejandro Garnacho is expected. Coach Huveng Amorim is attracted to Semeno's versatility and aggressive movements and is considering building a new offensive line around him.
Semeno's life-changing turnaround, from a college-affiliated football team to the Premier League
Semeno is a key striker for Bournemouth, scoring eight goals and four assists in 31 Premier League appearances in the 2024-25 season. In particular, he proved his presence in big games by scoring against top teams such as Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea
Semeno was selected by Bristol City in 2017 while playing for the university-affiliated football academy of South Gloucestershire & Stroud College. Although he was overweight at the time, he lost weight and made his professional debut with the support of the club and personal efforts. After scoring 21 goals in 125 matches for Bristol City, he moved to Bournemouth in January 2023.
Bournemouth spent £10 million (about 18.9 billion won) on signing Semeno. Since then, Semeno has secured his position in the Premier League with 17 goals and 6 assists in 75 games for Bournemouth, and the price is soaring.
Will Manchester United's 'excessive spending' repeat itself again? 바카라
Manchester United have invested a huge amount of money in recruiting strikers in recent years, but have failed to meet expectations. Semeno is certainly an attractive resource, but some point out that the £70 million transfer fee is excessive.
Whether Coach Hoobeng Amorim's plan to build a new offensive line around Semeno will succeed or be recorded as another "excessive spending" depends on the flow of the transfer market. First of all, it is important where Semeno's destination will be decided.