3 Clubs That Could Sign Antoine Semenyo in January

The London-born Ghanaian international Antoine Semenyo is making waves in the English top flight, playing a talismanic role for AFC Bournemouth. His explosive runs down the flanks and goal-scoring prowess have put top Premier League clubs on alert. With the January transfer window set to open in a week, clubs are proactively keeping an eye on Semenyo, who is enjoying his best form to date.

In 2023, the dynamic attacker joined the Cherries from Championship side Bristol City & in no time, established himself as a proven forward. While netting 8 goals and providing 3 assists in 16 league appearances for Bournemouth so far in the 2025-26 Premier League, the 25-year-old could be on a move in the winter transfer market to pursue his ambitions.

Reports of Antoine Semenyo transfer have intensified after his £65 million release clause was made aware to its potential suitors. We will be taking a look at potential clubs that Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo could pick as his next club.

Antonie Semenyo's Next Destination: Man City Leading the Race

The upcoming January transfer window will be a crucial period for Andoni Iraola's Bournemouth and Semenyo. The Ghanaian attacker has been one of the top performers in the ongoing Premier League season. He is central to Cherries' attack and brings sheer technicality and versatility to the team. However, Andoni Iraola could be on the verge of losing his talisman if a Champions League suitor arrives. Bournemouth has put a price of £70 million on him, but his release clause of £65 million can be attributed as one of the key reasons behind so many top clubs vying for his services. Big names like Tottenham Hotspur, Man City, Liverpool & Chelsea have emerged as potential buyers, as the Antoine Semenyo transfer rumours continue to swirl.

Manchester City

An exclusive report from David Ornstein for “The Athletic” revealed that Bournemouth star desires to win trophies and is touted to sign for Pep Guardiola's side. However, there is no formal agreement or talks ongoing between the player's camp and Man City. The Sky Blues have one of the strongest lineups of attackers; however, over-reliance on the goals of the best striker in the Premier League, Erling Haaland, has forced them to add more variety to their squad, which could provide goal contributions in double figures. It would be interesting to see where Semenyo will fit in a Manchester City team that is already stacked with attackers like Phil Foden, Ryan Cherki, Jeremy Doku and Omar Marmoush.

Chelsea

Antonio Semenyo's current long-term deal at Vitality Stadium runs out in 2030. Unsurprisingly, one of the biggest spenders in the Premier League, Chelsea, is also in the race. Reportedly, the Blues have also inquired about the winger. However, in a recent turn of events, Chelsea withdrew their interest and is not exploring other options to bolster their already stacked attack.

Liverpool

Do the Reds really need another signing? After a busy summer transfer window, splashing substantial money in the acquisition of record-breaking transfers of high-profile players such as Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike, the Reds don't seem to need another attacker. But Alexander Isak injury vs Tottenham and Salah's uncertain future have forced Liverpool to be active in the winter window. Regardless, in the last few days, talks between both parties have stalled, and have put Man City in pole position to sign Antoine Semenyo.

Other clubs: Man United & Tottenham

Man United had previously tried to land Antonio Semenyo, but their attempts did not bear any fruit. With Matheus Cunha at their disposal, Ruben Amorim's side will not be too keen to participate in the ongoing Bournemouth transfers speculation surrounding one of their best players. North London side Tottenham Hotspur also expressed interest, but dropped it later after reports confirmed that the Bournemouth player is reluctant to make a move to join Spurs.