Antoine Semenyo could leave Bournemouth next January, with Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United said to be interested in the forward.
With a number of Premier League clubs vying for Antoine Semenyo, it remains unclear where he will end up when the January transfer window closes. The Bournemouth forward has been a revelation in the Premier League this season, with his once erratic shooting in the final third now a thing of the past.
Semenyo has eight goals and three assists in 16 appearances, sparking interest from the club in securing his presence. Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool, Tottenham and Manchester City all have strong links, but it appears that only three clubs are still in contention.
Semenyo has reportedly ruled out a move to Spurs and it is unlikely that Arsenal will make a serious move to sign him in January, when he is reportedly keen on a move. According to Sky Sports, Chelsea entered the fray after conducting an investigation and assessing the potential terms of the deal.
read more: Chelsea shock Antoine Semenyo transfer in race involving Manchester United and Liverpoolread more: Manchester United could sign Bruno Fernandes replacement after contract refusal
According to Sky Sports, Chelsea entered the fray after conducting an investigation and assessing the potential terms of the deal. Recently released footage of Semenyo referring to Chelsea as “we” while recalling Didier Drogba’s unforgettable goal could help the Blues secure a potential move.
However, it appears that this may have been a gaffe as Semenyo, who was spotted at the Emirates Stadium, had previously vowed to support Arsenal. In a 2024 interview with The Athletic, he said: “I’m an Arsenal fan.
“I don’t contradict my job with these two things. It’s great to play against Arsenal. They’re a team I’ve watched all my life and I want to play for a top club too. To do that I need to prove it.”
Asked if it was his dream to join the Gunners, Semenyo replied: “Yes, that’s the goal for any team in the Champions League or Europe (League). I know it’s not going to come easily. It’s going to take time.”
“It’s going to take goals. It’s going to take a lot of consistent performances. But I’ve been working towards that all my life and I’m going to continue to work hard. That’s my mentality.”
Semenyo is set to be selected by three Champions League teams, provided he is prepared to trigger the £65m release clause in his contract in early January. After some outstanding performances, the Cherries seemed resigned to losing him, but Andoni Iraola couldn’t say for sure otherwise.
“At the end of the day, in this situation, as the coach, I have no control. I understand that when we sign a contract, both parties are happy,” he said at a press conference.
“But as a coach, all I can say is that I hope we don’t lose him, because he’s very important to us. But you never know what will happen.”
Join our new WhatsApp community and receive Mirror Football content every day. Community members also receive special offers, promotions, and advertisements from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can always check out. If you are interested, please read our privacy notice.
Sky Sports Premier League and EFL package discounts
£43
£35
sky
Get the deal here
Sky has reduced the price of its Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle ahead of the 2025/26 season, saving members £192 on their bill and offering more than 1,400 live matches from the Premier League, EFL and more.
Sky will broadcast at least 215 live Premier League matches next season, with an increase of up to 100 more.
