MU must do everything possible to recruit this player.

MU is among the clubs that require urgent reinforcement during the mid-season, and this is the player they need to acquire right away.

The winter transfer window will open in just a few weeks, and MU is one of the teams that urgently need to bolster their squad during the season. The Red Devils do not need a young talent with potential, but a top-class attacking star who can make an immediate impact and maintain consistent performance throughout each match.

In this context, Antoine Semenyo emerges as the most promising candidate. There are many reasons why the Red Devils should invest heavily. Soon, Noussair Mazraoui, Bryan Mbeumo, and Amad Diallo will depart for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), leaving MU’s attacking options extremely thin.

At the striker position, Joshua Zirkzee and Benjamin Sesko have yet to make a significant impression in England (Sesko has just returned from injury). Matheus Cunha shows excellent individual qualities but lacks efficiency in front of goal, while Mason Mount has yet to regain his Chelsea form.

MU needs proven quality players; they cannot rely on temporary fixes. Semenyo meets this requirement as he is aiming for his second consecutive double-digit goal season in the Premier League, with 7 goals and 3 assists in 15 matches for Bournemouth this season.

Notably, Semenyo scored in both matches against MU last season, and recently equalized in the 4-4 draw at Old Trafford, extending his scoring streak against the Red Devils to three consecutive games. He is clearly a tough "thorn" for Ruben Amorim.

At the international level, Semenyo has not shone as brightly as at club level (3 goals, 1 assist in 32 appearances for Ghana). However, after the 2022 World Cup and AFCON 2024, he will aim to make his mark at the 2026 World Cup. If Semenyo excels on the biggest stage, Bournemouth — where he is contracted until 2030 — could demand a sky-high price. Therefore, MU cannot wait any longer. It is time for them to pull the trigger and bring one of the Premier League’s best players to Manchester United.

“If you can’t beat them, buy them” is a motto that has led many big clubs to success. For example, Bayern Munich signed Mario Götze from Dortmund and dominated the Bundesliga for 11 straight seasons. PSG acquired Kylian Mbappe from Monaco after missing out on the Ligue 1 title.

Like top strikers such as Robert Lewandowski and Borja Mayoral, Semenyo stands out for his positioning, ability to beat the offside trap, and timely runs into the box before finishing with composure. These world-class qualities make his initial £10 million price tag seem like a bargain, and explain why most ambitious Premier League clubs are interested in signing Semenyo.