Antoine Semenyo: Major update on Newcastle deal – sources
Bournemouth are susceptible to losing star man Antoine Semenyo amid interest from Newcastle United, sources have told Football Insider.
That is despite the 24-year-old only signing a fresh five-year deal with the Cherries in July.
Newcastle, Tottenham and Arsenal are among the clubs monitoring Semenyo’s situation on the south coast after his impressive start to the 2024-25 campaign.
Sources say Bournemouth are likely to be powerless to avoid bigger fish stealing the Ghana international away if his good form continues – with interest from top clubs “no surprise”.
He has started all seven of the Cherries’ Premier League fixtures so far this term, notching three goals and one assist.
Semenyo joined the club from Bristol City in January 2023 and has now scored 12 goals in 55 games at the Vitality Stadium.
Bournemouth could be forced to sell Newcastle target Semenyo
The 24-year-old is now an experienced international with Ghana, notching two goals in 21 games since making his senior debut in June 2022.
He primarily plays as a right winger but can also line up on the left and as a centre-forward.
Newcastle are on the hunt for attacking reinforcements to bolster their ranks as they look to become an established power in English football.
Meanwhile, Tottenham raided Bournemouth in the summer window to land Dominic Solanke for a reported fee of £65million.
In other news, Newcastle’s top signing priority revealed.
CHERRIES have announced a partnership with a top-flight Japanese club, Kyoto Sanga.
The two clubs will share best practice in youth development and coaching, while offering training and development opportunities.
They will also combine their scouting networks and share each other’s promotional material, where appropriate.
Kyoto Sanga was founded in 1922 and is the oldest club competing in the J League.
AFC Bournemouth president of football operations, Tiago Pinto, said: “This is an exciting step in our efforts to expand the club’s global network. We will work closely with Kyoto Sanga in this strategic partnership, continuing with our aim of identifying and improving talent around the world.
“Discussions have been constructive throughout and we’re looking forward to creating a positive and long-lasting impact between the two clubs.”
Kyoto Sanga president, Akira Iino, said: “We are very honoured to be partnering with AFC Bournemouth, a club with a rich tradition and history. AFC Bournemouth competes in the English Premier League, one of the world’s most prestigious leagues, and has global resources as a group, which Kyoto Sanga F.C. considers to be a respected partner with much to learn.