Semenyo looks set for a move to Manchester City, with a release clause of £65million in his contract that runs to January 10.
Iraola was clear that the Ghanaian would feature against Arsenal on Saturday, and he did, playing the full 90 minutes in the 3-2 defeat.
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He has also said that the plan is for the forward to be available for the visit of Spurs on January 7, too.
Antoine Semenyo. (Image: Richard Crease)
And Iraola confirmed that nothing had changed in that respect after the Arsenal game.
“Yes, I expect [him to play against Spurs,” Iraola said.
“The situation hasn't changed, so he’s our player. I expect him to play against Spurs, yes.
“There is a lot of noise around him. I understand, but this is the situation right now.”