"Semenyo has had a fine start to the 2025-26 season for the Cherries, with his eight goals a total only bettered by Igor Thiago (11) and Erling Haaland (19) in the Premier League. The 25-year-old has since been touted for a move away from the Vitality Stadium in January, with the likes of Manchester City and Liverpool also reportedly interested in him. He has a £65m release clause that can be triggered next month, though it has been rumoured that both Manchester United and Chelsea have opted out of a potential transfer."
""I'm focused on Aston Villa. Not on players who can arrive and leave," Maresca told reporters when asked about the links to Semenyo. "I'm in love with the squad we have." Another player that Maresca was asked about during his pre-match press conference was Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers, who starred in their win over the Red Devils on Sunday. Rogers has been directly involved in more Premier League goals than any other English player across the opening 17 matchdays this season (10 - seven goals, three assists)."
"He could become just the third Villa player to net 2+ goals in three consecutive appearances in the competition, after Dean Saunders (1992) and Dion Dublin (1998). "No. Because I love Cole and Cole is my player," Maresca said when questioned whether he would swap Cole Palmer for the in-form Villa midfielder."
Antoine Semenyo has scored eight Premier League goals for Bournemouth this season, placing him behind only Igor Thiago (11) and Erling Haaland (19). The 25-year-old faces January transfer speculation with a £65m release clause and reported interest from Manchester City and Liverpool. Enzo Maresca repeatedly stated his focus remains on Chelsea’s upcoming clash with Aston Villa and expressed confidence in his current squad. Morgan Rogers has been directly involved in ten Premier League goals across the opening 17 matchdays and could join Villa legends with consecutive multi-goal games. Chelsea have lost two of their last three home league matches against Villa; the teams are separated by five points.
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