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Four Prem clubs in Semenyo transfer battle but Arsenal will only move on one condition

Antoine Semenyo is calm about his future amid interest from five Premier League clubs, talkSPORT understands.

The Bournemouth forward is waiting to see which sides activate his £65million release clause in January.

Antoine Semenyo of Bournemouth during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Bournemouth at Old Trafford on December 15, 2025 in Manchester, England

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Semenyo is attracting interest from five Premier League clubs ahead of the January windowCredit: Getty

That fee will drop by £5million in the summer and is only active at the start of the window to give the Cherries time to sign a replacement.

Semenyo penned a new four-and-a-half year deal with the club in the summer through to 2030.

However, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal are all already showing interest in him.

The 25-year-old ended his seven-match goal drought by scoring against the Red Devils on Monday night.

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His effort was his seventh in the Premier League this season, with Semenyo adding three assists in his 15 appearances.

With interest in the Ghana international growing, here is the latest on his five potential suitors' transfer pursuits.

Manchester City

City's interest in Semenyo has been driven by manager Pep Guardiola.

The Spaniard is desperate to add a winger to who is squad who can add goals from the wide forward position.

Guardiola feels this attribute is lacking in current options Savinho, Oscar Bobb and Jeremy Doku.

The trio have scored a combined four goals across all competitions this term, with Bobb yet to find the target in 14 appearances.

Antoine Semenyo of Bournemouth during the Premier League match between Bournemouth and Chelsea at Vitality Stadium on December 6, 2025 in Bournemouth, England.

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The Bournemouth forward will have a £65million release clause at the start of the windowCredit: Getty

Manchester United

United previously launched an approach for Semenyo in the summer and are once again showing an active interest in a move.

The Red Devils would prefer to launch their bid during the summer transfer window ahead of next season.

However, they could be forced into making their move in January if their rivals activate Semenyo's release clause.

Ruben Amorim's attacking options have also been depleted with Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo both at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Liverpool

Liverpool's pursuit of Semenyo is not directly linked to the future of Mohamed Salah.

Clubs in Saudi Arabia have shown an interest in the Egyptian in recent weeks after his recent comments over his treatment by the club.

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool in action during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Brighton & Hove Albion at Anfield on December 13, 2025 in Liverpool, England

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Salah's uncertain future will not affect Liverpool's pursuit of Semenyo in 2026Credit: Getty

The Reds had already been in the market for a new winger in 2026, though, after not replacing Luis Diaz after his move to Bayern Munich.

As well as signing a new left-sided option, Liverpool would also add a right winger if Salah were to leave Anfield.

Tottenham Hotspur

Despite signing Mohammed Kudus in the summer, Spurs want to sign at least two more forwards.

The former West Ham winger has predominantly featured on the right under Thomas Frank this season.

Spurs are looking to add a new left winger to their ranks and are also likely to target a striker at some point next year.

Semenyo is unbeaten in his last three appearances against the north London club but has yet to register a goal or assist in five career meetings.

Antoine Semenyo of AFC Bournemouth celebrates scoring a goal to make the score 1-1 during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Bournemouth at Old Trafford on December 15, 2025 in Manchester, England.

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Semenyo has scored seven league goals this season following his strike against UnitedCredit: Getty

Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo

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Semenyo's future will be a huge talking point in January

Arsenal

Unlike the other four clubs showing an interest in Semenyo, Arsenal would only consider a move if a player is sold next month.

Instead, the Gunners are expecting a quiet January transfer window.

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Mikel Arteta's side do want a new starting left winger ahead of next season, though.

They would only bring those plans forward to January if either Gabriel Martinelli or Leandro Trossard leave the Emirates Stadium mid-season.

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