Bournemouth 'accepts' Antoine Semenyo transfer fate as release clause emerges

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Semenyo signed a new contract with Bournemouth in July, which was supposed to keep him at the club until 2030. However, Liverpool and Manchester United could challenge Bournemouth's determination to keep him this winter, with Tottenham also said to be interested, reports the Mirror.

Bournemouth 'accepts' Antoine Semenyo fate Bournemouth has reportedly "reluctantly accepted" that it may not be able to prevent Semenyo from leaving as early as January, according to The Athletic, despite its desire to keep him until at least the end of the season. The report revealed details of his $85M release clause alongside Bournemouth's acknowledgement that an exit could materialize in the next six weeks.

Semenyo scored two goals against Liverpool in the Reds' 4-2 win over Bournemouth in the season-opener (Image: Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images) During a recent discussion, Bournemouth's general manager Tim Bezbatchenko confessed he would find it difficult to prevent Semenyo from joining an elite outfit, specifically referencing Liverpool. Numerous reports suggest that Liverpool are monitoring the 25-year-old, who made a move to Bournemouth from Bristol City for $11M in 2023.