Five premier league clubs in race for Bournemouth ace

Semenyo future draws Premier League attention as Bournemouth weigh options

Antoine Semenyo’s name is circulating widely as January approaches, and the sense around Bournemouth is one of calm rather than urgency. According to talkSPORT, who first reported the details of this developing situation, the forward is relaxed about his future despite interest from five Premier League clubs and a clearly defined release clause that sharpens the conversation.

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The Ghana international signed a new four and a half year contract in the summer, committing to Bournemouth until 2030. That deal included a £65million release clause, active only at the start of the January window, a mechanism designed to protect the club by allowing time to source a replacement. That fee drops by £5million in the summer, a detail not lost on interested parties.

Semenyo’s form continues to justify the attention. He ended a seven match goal drought by scoring against Manchester United on Monday night, his seventh Premier League goal of the season, adding to three assists from 15 appearances. At 25, he is entering his prime, and Bournemouth know they are under no immediate pressure to sell.

Manchester City seek wide goals

Manchester City’s interest is understood to be driven by Pep Guardiola, who wants greater output from the wide forward positions. The City manager believes goals from out wide are currently lacking.

Savinho, Oscar Bobb and Jeremy Doku have scored a combined four goals across all competitions this season, with Bobb yet to find the net in 14 appearances. Semenyo’s profile, direct, powerful and increasingly decisive, fits the brief Guardiola is looking for, particularly as City continue to evolve their attacking structure.

Manchester United and Liverpool monitor timing

Manchester United previously explored a move for Semenyo in the summer and remain actively interested. Their preference is to act at the end of the season, but January dynamics could force their hand if rivals move to trigger the clause.

Ruben Amorim’s options have been reduced further by Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo being away at the Africa Cup of Nations, a factor that adds context to United’s continued monitoring.

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Liverpool’s interest, meanwhile, is not directly tied to Mohamed Salah’s future. Clubs in Saudi Arabia have shown interest in Salah following recent comments about his treatment, but Liverpool had already been planning for a new winger in 2026 after not replacing Luis Diaz following his move to Bayern Munich. Should Salah depart, Liverpool would look to add both a left sided and right sided option, bringing Semenyo firmly into consideration.

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Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal positions

Tottenham Hotspur remain active in the forward market despite signing Mohammed Kudus in the summer. Under Thomas Frank, Kudus has largely featured on the right, with Spurs keen to add a left winger and potentially a striker next year.

Semenyo’s record against Spurs is curious rather than decisive. He is unbeaten in his last three appearances against them but has yet to score or assist across five meetings.

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Arsenal’s stance is more conditional. Unlike the other clubs, they would only consider a January move if a player leaves. The expectation is for a quiet window, although Mikel Arteta does want a new starting left winger ahead of next season. Those plans would only accelerate if Gabriel Martinelli or Leandro Trossard depart mid season.

For now, Bournemouth hold a strong hand. Semenyo is under contract, performing well, and the terms are clear. Any move will be on their conditions.

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Seeing five elite Premier League clubs circling Antoine Semenyo is validation of how far both the player and the club have come. This is not a bargain hunt or speculative interest, this is a £65million conversation driven by performances, not potential alone.

There is also reassurance in the structure of the deal. The release clause is high, time limited and designed to protect Bournemouth rather than weaken them. That detail matters. It signals a club planning ahead, not reacting late. If someone activates it in January, Bournemouth have clarity and time, and if nobody does, the summer still offers leverage.

As fans, there is an acceptance that players of Semenyo’s level attract attention. What matters is control. Bournemouth are not being forced into a sale, and Semenyo himself appears calm and focused. That stability filters into performances on the pitch.

Losing him mid season would hurt, but only if done without preparation. At that price, with the right recruitment, Bournemouth could strengthen multiple areas while reinforcing their long term trajectory. For now, most supporters will hope he stays until the summer, continues scoring, and keeps proving that Bournemouth can develop players coveted by the very top.