Antoine Semenyo is no longer just a feel-good story at Bournemouth and has turned into a real problem for Premier League giants. The Ghanaian forward is firmly on the radar of Manchester City and Manchester United for the January window, interest revealed by Fabrizio Romano, and that completely changes the weight of his name on the market. Semenyo brings numbers, impact in big games and consistency in a league that rarely forgives dips in form. That’s why the question now isn’t whether he’ll leave Bournemouth, but who’s willing to pay the price and take the risk.
The forward has ten direct goal contributions in 15 Premier League matches this season, production that backs up what he showed last year, when he finished with 13 goals and seven assists across all competitions. He was a key figure in the campaign that saw Bournemouth post the highest points total in the club’s history in England’s top flight.
Numbers, contract and a high-value asset
Bournemouth recognized what they had early on. In July 2025, the club extended Semenyo’s contract through 2030 and set a release clause of £65 million. At Premier League financial levels, especially among clubs fighting for titles and European spots, that figure isn’t a deal-breaker. According to the English press, the clause allows the player to leave in the opening weeks of the January window, which explains the early movement from interested clubs.
According to Fabrizio Romano, representatives from Manchester City and Manchester United reached out to the player’s camp earlier this week to gather information about a potential deal. For City, one stated priority for the window is signing a forward who operates out wide. Semenyo’s name fits that need, not because of rhetoric, but because of the role he currently plays at Bournemouth.
Competition grows and Bournemouth hold their ground
Interest isn’t limited to the two Manchester clubs. The Guardian reported that Tottenham are also monitoring the situation, though they’re seen as having less leverage to push a deal of this scale. In addition, the forward appeals to Arne Slot, Liverpool’s head coach, who is keeping an eye on the market for attacking options.
Bournemouth, for their part, show no sense of urgency. The club protected itself contractually, set a clear release clause and understands that interest is likely to increase as the window approaches. There’s no sign of a discounted deal or an easy negotiation. The picture is straightforward, anyone who wants Semenyo has to meet the terms.