Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo has a £65 million release clause active in January, drawing interest from Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, Tottenham, Chelsea, and Manchester City. The 25-year-old Ghana international, who has scored six goals and provided three assists in 11 Premier League appearances this season, has expressed his lifelong support for Arsenal.
Antoine Semenyo, the 25-year-old Bournemouth attacker, signed a new five-year contract in the summer, committing to the club until June 2030. However, the deal includes a £65 million release clause that activates in the January transfer window, potentially allowing him to depart the Vitality Stadium.
Semenyo rejected offers from Manchester United and Tottenham during the summer, opting to stay and extend his stay with the Cherries. Despite this, multiple Premier League clubs are monitoring his situation closely. Reports indicate interest from Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Manchester City.
The forward has impressed this season, contributing six goals and three assists in 11 Premier League matches. Bournemouth's general manager, Tim Bezbatchenko, acknowledged the challenge of retaining Semenyo if elite clubs come calling. "When a club like Real Madrid, Liverpool, PSG come in and they're competing for Champions League positions, who are we to say, 'No, you can't go, you can't fulfil your dream'," Bezbatchenko said on the Business of Sport podcast.
Semenyo, a London native who trialed with Arsenal as a teenager, has openly shared his admiration for the Gunners. In an October 2024 interview with The Athletic, he stated: "I am an Arsenal fan. I don’t conflict the two with my job. It is great to play against Arsenal, a team I have watched all my life and I want to play for the top clubs as well. In order for that to happen I need to prove it."
He added: "Any team that plays Champions League, Europa (League) — that’s the aim. I know that’s not going to come with a click of my fingers, it’s going to take some time. It’s going to take goals. It’s going to take a lot of consistent performances. But I’ve worked all my life for that and I’m just going to continue working hard. That’s my mentality."
Bournemouth returns to action on November 22 against West Ham United, with Semenyo's form continuing to fuel speculation about his future.
