Tottenham Hotspur could jump ahead of Liverpool in the race for an exciting Premier League winger if they make their move early.
One can argue that Antoine Semenyo is currently the best attacking player outside of the so-called ‘big six’ clubs, which is perhaps why he is attracting so much transfer interest.
According to reports, Tottenham are battling the likes of Liverpool and Man City for the Bournemouth winger, who has almost five years left on his contract at the Vitality Stadium.
It has been claimed by some sources that Liverpool view Semenyo as the heir to Mohammed Salah, but Spurs have just received some good news regarding the Reds’ pursuit of the player.
Liverpool not likely to challenge Tottenham for Antoine Semenyo in January
Some sources have suggested that Liverpool’s struggles of late could convince them to swoop for Semenyo in January, but one journalist has now questioned that claim.
The Daily Mail’s Lewis Steele has now suggested that while the Reds are fans of the Ghana international, they view him as a target for next summer, although he did not rule out the possibility of them making a move for the 25-year-old in January.
In a Q&A column on Mail Sport, Steele explained: “I saw some rumours doing the rounds this week that Semenyo has handed in a transfer request at Bournemouth. I asked about that and was told it was not true.
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“Liverpool and others are certainly keen to sign him in the summer, and it is understood the Cherries would ask for around £75million – a fee that could rise if his early-season performances continue.”
“I can’t see Liverpool moving for Semenyo in January, but we have seen in the past how they are prepared to ‘bring forward’ summer business in the winter window if it suits.”
Spurs baulked at Bouremouth’s asking price for Semenyo
It has been reported over recent days that Semenyo is the kind of marquee attacking signing Tottenham are keen on during the January window.
Relaying the above information by Steele about Liverpool’s pursuit of the Cherries star, TEAMtalk asked their transfer correspondent Fraser Fletcher about the transfer race.
Fletcher said: “Tottenham Hotspur have been admirers of Semenyo for longer than Liverpool. They scouted Semenyo extensively during the summer transfer window, but baulked at Bournemouth’s lofty valuation, which exceeded £70m.
“Thomas Frank’s side, seeking to add depth behind their strike force, had him high on their wishlist but prioritised other deals. However, their admiration persists, and a renewed push could materialise if they address squad imbalances in the coming windows.”