Liverpool put on red alert as Antoine Semenyo's release clause comes to light
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Antoine Semenyo has been linked with a number of Premier League clubs and could yet leave Bournemouth despite signing fresh terms with the CherriesLiverpool were linked with Bournemouth's star forward Antoine Semenyo earlier in the year and fresh developments could open the transfer door. The 25-year-old, who had impressed last season with 11 goals, signed a new contract over the summer, which is believed to include a release clause.Semenyo has already netted six times this season and provided three assists in just seven appearances, including two against Liverpool, sparking renewed speculation about his future.
The same outlet reports that Bournemouth are believed to value their star player at around £75million - a sum which would represent a record sale for the club.READ MORE: Liverpool stance on £75m Premier League ace after failed Man Utd transfer meetingREAD MORE: Malick Fofana agent makes Liverpool transfer admission - 'This is the season'It's suggested that Bournemouth agreed to the clause as the best way to secure Semenyo on a longer-term contract following his standout performances last season.Arsenal were also linked with the London-born star last season, but their summer business - adding Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke as well as starting striker Viktor Gyokeres - have seen those links die down. Spurs have been mentioned too, though they added Semenyo's Ghana team-mate Mohammed Kudus to their ranks this summer, among others.Manchester United continue to be linked despite spending £200m on new attackers over the summer, while Liverpool were similarly active.
Semenyo featured in four of the six qualifying games as Ghana finished bottom of their group behind Angola, Sudan and Niger, failing to even earn a win."I've grown so much at the club, both on and off the pitch, and I'm really happy to have signed ahead of returning for pre-season," Semenyo said when his new Bournemouth deal was announced in July. It's a great place to be and I'm excited to get back to Bournemouth and continue the hard work with the new season just around the corner."He kicked off the season with a bang, netting twice against Liverpool on the opening weekend as Bournemouth rallied from 2-0 down to draw level at 2-2, only to suffer a late defeat.He also found the back of the net against Brighton and Leeds, before contributing two goals and an assist in a comeback victory over Fulham just prior to the international break."Semenyo is in a very good spot, he is improving every season," Cherries boss Andoni Iraola told Match of the Day following the 3-1 victory over Fulham.