Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo has been linked with a move to the Premier League’s elite, with Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City reportedly interested in the Ghana international
Ghana manager Otto Addo says Antoine Semenyo is ready for his next move amid Liverpool transfer links. The Bournemouth star is facing increasing speculation over his future at the Cherries after a superb 18 months.
The Athletic had previously suggested that the Cherries were growing increasingly resigned to parting ways with the 25-year-old in January,when a £65 million release clause becomes active. According to reports elsewhere, Liverpool are among the frontrunners for the forward.
The forward has been in scintillating form this campaign, fuelling talk of a departure, having netted six times with three assists provided across 13 Premier League appearances.
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Addo has claimed it’s only a matter of time before Semenyo secures his big-money switch.
“He has done very well at Bournemouth, but with all the respect for Bournemouth and what they’re doing, surely it is natural for him to take the next step,” he told The Athletic.
“Whether its in the winter or summer, it is a difference question but it won’t make a difference for us. I’m looking forward to him showing more of what he can to the world.”
Sky Sports have also reported that Manchester City have Semenyo on their radar.
Tottenham Hotspur attempted to lure the striker to north London during the summer but were unsuccessful in their pursuit as he penned fresh terms at the Vitality Stadium.
Following last campaign’s 11-goal haul, Semenyo found the net twice in their season curtain-raiser against Liverpool before Arne Slot’s team struck late to avoid embarrassment after throwing away a two-goal advantage.
He has been touted for a potential January switch to Anfield as Mohamed Salah’s future on Merseyside remains unclear, despite penning a fresh two-year contract earlier this year.
The Egyptian player is due to participate in the Africa Cup of Nations this month, following an under-par start to the season.
He has faced criticism for not matching the performance that helped Liverpool clinch the Premier League title last season.
It’s reported that Semenyo’s £65m release clause has a deadline, which is designed to give Bournemouth ample time to find a replacement.
When asked about potential additions in January, last month, Slot said: “This is one of the questions I didn’t expect. There are so many games before that.
“In the position that we are in, it’s the last thing on my mind. Maybe not for Richard (Hughes, sporting director) but it’s not a topic at all for me at the moment.
“We have three centre-backs, maybe Ryan (Gravenberch) and Wata (Endo) as well. Maybe you are not aware of it yet, but we have other positions that are maybe more of an issue.”
