Manchester City will reportedly aim to beat Liverpool, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur to 25-year-old Bournemouth attacker Antoine Semenyo.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Antoine Semenyo is the subject of interest from Manchester City. The Citizens are scouring the market for a versatile attacker and have established contact over a possible move for the Bournemouth attacker. However, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur are also keen on signing the Ghanaian international, who will cost around £65 million.
Antoine Semenyo and his rise
Antoine Semenyo has established himself as one of the most recognisable names in the Premier League since joining Bournemouth from Bristol City in January 2023. The 25-year-old winger did not take long to make his mark, and he has made significant progress in the last three years.
The Ghanaian international has been hot off the blocks in the 2025/26 season, amassing six goals and three assists in 12 Premier League appearances thus far. Meanwhile, Semenyo’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile Premier League clubs, including Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City, and Tottenham Hotspur.
A man in demand
The Ghanaian international has been on Liverpool’s radar for a long time. The continued interest is understandable, as Mohamed Salah is on the wrong side of 30 and approaching the twilight of his career. Additionally, the Liverpool talisman may depart from Anfield next summer. So, the Reds have identified the Bournemouth attacker as a long-term replacement for Salah.
Meanwhile, Manchester United’s interest in Antoine Semenyo makes sense. The Red Devils bolstered their offensive unit by signing Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and Benjamin Sesko in the summer transfer window. However, they need more firepower in January, as Mbeumo will leave for the Africa Cup of Nations. So, Semenyo is a viable target for Manchester United. As for Manchester City, Pep Guardiola wants more firepower in the final third.
So, Semenyo is an option worth considering for Manchester City, and they have made an informal enquiry for him. As for Tottenham, Richarlison faces an uncertain future at the North London club, and the Lilywhites are yet to sign a long-term successor to Son Heung-min. So, Semenyo is a viable target for Tottenham.
Meanwhile, Semenyo has a January release clause of £65 million in his contract with Bournemouth. With Manchester City initiating the move to sign the London-born winger, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Tottenham may fall behind in the race to sign him. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for the 25-year-old Ghanaian international.
