Why Semenyo Is A Top Target For Tottenham, Liverpool, And Man United

‎Antoine Semenyo’s situation at Bournemouth has shifted notably following long-awaited clarification about the release clause in his new contract.

‎For months, it was widely assumed the clause was set at around the mid-£60m mark.

‎However, the timing of its activation and duration had remained uncertain until now.

‎Figures close to Bournemouth have been deliberately coy, consistently downplaying whether a clause would be relevant any time soon and there were assumptions it would not come into effect until the summer.

‎Fresh reports on Monday indicate that the clause is indeed activated for the opening two-week window in January, and it is set at £65 million.

‎This development immediately alters the narrative around Semenyo’s future and presents Bournemouth with a real challenge as interest from clubs able to trigger it begins to materialize.

‎His departure is not guaranteed but the next few weeks could unfold in several directions.

‎Team targeting Semenyo

‎Tottenham are among the teams ready to test Bournemouth’s resolve. They have been tracking Semenyo since the summer and are determined to add another wide forward as they reshape their attack.

‎With the club preparing to be aggressive in the market as they build towards 2026, there is a belief that they could exploit this opportunity.

‎For Semenyo, the chance to work under Thomas Frank at Spurs would be an exciting step up, giving him a bigger platform and a style of play that aligns with his strengths. Tottenham is aiming to raise its competitive level.

‎And Semenyo fits the type of player they believe can drive that progression.

‎Liverpool is confident that it could win the race to sign him and would provide a very different opportunity.

‎Semenyo has been mentioned internally as a possible long-term successor to Mohamed Salah, and although Liverpool were not planning major January signings, the opportunity to move early for a player they rate could alter their approach.

‎For Semenyo, it would be a chance to prove he can excel in a team competing for trophies on several fronts. It would also represent a significant step up in expectations and pressure.

‎However, the situation at Liverpool is complicated by the challenges they have been facing recently.

‎Their squad has grown in numbers and quality but has also become unbalanced in key areas, sparking questions over whether another significant attacking addition in mid-season would be the right move.

‎Manchester United, meanwhile, sees Semenyo as a player who fits their future vision. He is at a perfect stage of his career and they value his versatility and believe he could fill several roles across their attack.

‎He possesses the attributes to function as a No. 10 creator, while also having the athletic profile to cover wing-back duties if required.

‎It wouldn’t be the optimal use of his talents, but United views him as someone who can immediately lift the energy and quality of the side. The biggest hurdle for any prospective move remains the clause itself.

‎Securing Semenyo in January means paying the full £65m upfront and that level of commitment in the January window provides Bournemouth with some optimism that they can hold onto him for the rest of the campaign.

‎They are enjoying an impressive season and hope the player will display loyalty by staying through to the end of it, before reassessing his options in the summer.