Antoine Semenyo is one of the Premier League stars who could be on the move in January, with Manchester United and Manchester City also among those who could make a swoop.
Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo could decide on his next club as early as today, it has been reported. The Ghanaian international is one of the Premier League’s hottest players and is likely to leave the Vitality Stadium in January due to a release clause in his contract.
The Cherries will allow potential suitors to speak to the top scorer if they receive a £65m bid, but only if that bid arrives by January 10th. The deal, which was concluded when Semenyo signed a new contract during the summer, is thought to be aimed at giving Andoni Iraola’s side time to find a replacement.
If no deal is reached this season, Semenyo’s release clause is thought to drop to £60m in the summer window. However, Sky Sports reported that he may not wait until the new year to decide on his next move.
Manchester United and Manchester City are among the clubs interested in signing the former Bristol City star, who has scored eight goals and provided three assists in the Premier League this season. Arsenal and Tottenham were also mentioned as possible destinations in the summer, but the Gunners’ signings of Ebele Eze and Noni Madueke make a big-money move seem less likely.
Liverpool were also linked with him during the summer, but he chose to move on to pursue other goals instead. That includes Alexander Isak, who sustained an injury in the Reds’ record purchase and could return in January for Semenyo.
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Semenyo also scored at the weekend, but it wasn’t enough for the win against Burnley. The goal was his second in the same game, after scoring his first for the team in the 4-4 draw away to Manchester United.
After the game against Burnley, Bournemouth manager Iraola was asked about his interest in Semenyo. “He’s a big player for us, it’s not a big secret,” he said.
At the weekend, it was reported that Manchester United are ready to make a “full-throttle” bid for Semenyo. The Red Devils added around £200 million worth of attacking talent in the summer, but one of those new signings, Cameroon forward Brian Mbeumo, is currently absent for the African Cup of Nations.
United manager Ruben Amorim met with Semenyo earlier this year and was successful in moving winger Amad into a similar role, with some suggesting he views the Cherries star as someone who can function as a wing-back.
“The only thing we know is that we will only try to bring in players that we think are the future,” Amorim said in January when asked about new additions. “At the moment we won’t be able to save anything or deal with losing three players to AFCON. Even if we try to take one player, it’s not going to happen. Maybe it’s not a position where we need more.”
“We’re going to call up the best players for our future now and at the end of the season. We don’t know what’s going to happen, but we can do something.”
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