Semenyo was wanted by Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur in the summer. Though the signed a new contract until 2030, there is a limited-time release clause worth \u00a365million, as reported by David<\/a>. The figure drops even lower in the summer.<\/p>\n Semenyo has recently been linked to Liverpool, Manchester City and Spurs.<\/p>\n Here, The Athletic\u2019s experts explain whether the 25-year-old would fit in at their clubs \u2014 and why he might benefit from a longer stint at Bournemouth.<\/p>\n Manchester UnitedWhy would they want him?<\/p>\n Semenyo is an intelligent, two-footed ball carrier with plenty of speed to burn, so he ticks many boxes on Ruben Amorim\u2019s shopping list. The head coach is well acquainted with the goalscoring threat of Semenyo, who scored against United home and away last season.<\/p>\n He would ideally work as the right-sided attacking midfielder in United\u2019s 3-4-3, but can play on either wing and has the defensive acumen to adapt to one of the wing-back positions. Amorim is fond of two-footed wide players<\/a>, allowing him to coach greater rotations between his front three and wing-backs in the final third and better break down stubborn defences. The Ghana international\u2019s pacey dribbling and much-improved shooting form, as demonstrated in the graphic below, which shows how he has become more selective with his shots, would also make him another excellent counter-attacking option on a team that is at its most dangerous in attacking transitions.<\/p>\n Furthermore, he would fit into INEOS\u2019 recent approach to the transfer market as a young, Premier League-proven football player with a desire to work hard in and out of possession.<\/p>\n Can they afford him in January?<\/p>\n At \u00a365million, a January deal would be difficult. United spent more than \u00a3200m on a trio of attacking purchases in the summer, so might have to wait to make another big signing in the forward positions.<\/p>\n United held talks on Semenyo<\/a> before signing Bryan Mbeumo in the summer, having decided Bournemouth\u2019s \u00a370m valuation was too high.<\/p>\n Amorim will likely be underpowered in attacking areas following Mbeumo and Amad\u2019s departure for the Africa Cup of Nations (Semenyo\u2019s Ghana did not qualify for this year\u2019s edition), but may have to make-do with existing options within his squad, rather than push for another attacker.<\/p>\n That Semenyo\u2019s best position is taken by Mbeumo at United further complicates matters. Semenyo fits within United\u2019s squad, but to properly use him in the starting line-up, the club may first have to solve issues in central midfield, most likely with another expensive signing.<\/p>\n Carl Anka<\/p>\n Tottenham HotspurWhy would they want him?<\/p>\n Spurs were in the market for a left-winger in the summer, with Semenyo one of their early targets. After he signed a contract extension in early June, their focus was directed toward Manchester City\u2019s Savinho, but their interest could be revived.<\/p>\n Having addressed the right side of their attack by signing Mohammed Kudus<\/a>, adding an outstanding forward to play on the opposite side should be among their top priorities in the forthcoming window. Semenyo fits into Tottenham\u2019s plan to complement their young talents with international stars coming into their prime years, and would bring an X factor to an attacking line that has relied heavily on Kudus and Xavi Simons, who is adjusting to English football<\/a>, to create.<\/p>\n Given Spurs\u2019 need for an outstanding left-winger and their longstanding interest, pursuing Semenyo seems a no-brainer.<\/p>\n Can they afford him in January?<\/p>\n Alongside and after the pursuit of Simons, Tottenham were in the market for further attacking reinforcements, eventually completing the deadline-day signing of Randal Kolo Muani on a season-long loan deal.<\/p>\n They are on track to comply with the league\u2019s profit and sustainability regulations, so Spurs could explore a deal to sign Semenyo in January. Due to the pressing need for a left-winger and the opportunity to sign one of the league\u2019s outstanding players at a price many consider to be below market value, Spurs fans will be keen to see their club approach this deal with urgency.<\/p>\n Elias Burke<\/p>\n LiverpoolWhy would they want him?<\/p>\n Liverpool only have two senior wingers that head coach Arne Slot trusts \u2014 Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah. Opting against signing a like-for-like replacement for Luis Diaz, who was sold to Bayern Munich in the summer, has left them short in wide areas.<\/p>\n Had Salah and Gakpo replicated the form that helped Liverpool win the league last season, then this may be a different debate. Instead, both have struggled and Slot has been reluctant to use Federico Chiesa or 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha. Liverpool played down any links to wide players in the summer as they wanted to avoid blocking Ngumoha\u2019s pathway<\/a>, but that has been detrimental in the short term.<\/p>\n Summer arrivals Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike could shift to the left, but it is neither player\u2019s natural position.<\/p>\n Slot wants his wide forwards to carry a goal threat and be strong in one-on-one situations, an area Semenyo excels in. His pace would be a welcome addition to Liverpool\u2019s front line, and he is two-footed, so could play on either flank. As the graphic below shows, Semenyo is positionally versatile.<\/p>\n Andoni Iraola\u2019s Bournemouth are a pressing side who are strong in transition, and those characteristics were pivotal to Liverpool\u2019s success last season. He would also add another piece to the \u2018Life after Salah\u2019 jigsaw Liverpool are putting together.<\/p>\n Can they afford him in January?<\/p>\n Given the club spent just under \u00a3450million on new players in the most recent transfer window, you might assume the answer would be no.<\/p>\n However, their attempts to sign Marc Guehi on deadline day showed there were more funds available for the right player. That was helped by what was recouped from player sales, a figure that could rise to \u00a3260million.<\/p>\n Liverpool remain in a strong financial position, but the bigger question is whether a winger would be the club\u2019s top priority in January. If they do make a new signing, centre-back depth \u2014 especially after Giovanni Leoni suffered a long-term knee injury in September<\/a> \u2014 may be what they decide to address instead.<\/p>\n One of Liverpool\u2019s problems this season<\/a> is appearing to have changed too much, too quickly. Another big-money addition does not guarantee all of their issues will be fixed.<\/p>\n Andy Jones<\/p>\n Manchester CityWhy would they want him?<\/p>\n A hallmark of every Pep Guardiola team has been incisive wide players who can eliminate opponents in one-versus-one situations and contribute double figures in goals.<\/p>\n![\"\"\/](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/antoine_semenyo_all_shots-1.png\")
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