Antoine Semenyo transfer race heats up as arch-rivals set to battle for Bournemouth winger

"Antoine Semenyo is set to have his pick of several Premier League clubs should he leave Bournemouth in January, according to a new report. The Ghanaian brought an end to his ten-match goal drought on Monday night as he helped Bournemouth battle for a well-earned point at Old Trafford, holding Manchester United to a 4-4 draw. Semenyo signed new terms in July, but his updated deal featured a release clause worth 65million, which will reportedly be valid until January 10."

"That is according to Italian transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, who adds that Manchester United and Man City are set to go toe-to-toe to win the winger's signature. Liverpool are also in the mix, while Tottenham were understood to hold an interest last summer. The final decision will fall to Semenyo to pick his next side, though. Romano adds that Ruben Amorim is a big fan' of Semenyo as a player, particularly due to his positional versatility."

Antoine Semenyo is a Ghanaian winger who ended a ten-match goal drought by scoring in Bournemouth's 4-4 draw at Old Trafford. He signed new terms in July that include a 65million release clause valid until January 10. Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool are among Premier League clubs interested in his signature, with Tottenham previously linked. Ruben Amorim values Semenyo's positional versatility. Pep Guardiola also admires him, although City may be less in need of a winger given the form of Phil Foden and Rayan Cherki. Semenyo could nonetheless provide competition for Savinho and Jeremy Doku. Liverpool showed interest after Semenyo scored a brace at Anfield, while Liverpool's new forwards have yet to fully click.

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