Tottenham are planning to steal a march in their pursuit of Antoine Semenyo.
The Bournemouth star is set to be a wanted man in the January transfer window as significant attention turns his way from the Premier League and beyond.
Signing a new contract over the summer, Semenyo has gone on to score six goals in 13 appearances this term to put him firmly on the radar of some of football's biggest clubs.
Hailed as a 'world-class' star by teammate Justin Kluivert, the forward could have his pick of the bunch in just a few weeks' time.
Tottenham Plot Semenyo Move
Tottenham are set to intensify their interest in Semenyo next month, according to Sky Sports News.
Spurs, who were put off by Bournemouth's £70million+ valuation over the summer, are reportedly ready to trigger the new release clause in his Bournemouth contract. That clause is said to be £60million plus £5million in bonuses.
Thomas Frank's side are desperate for a left-sided attacker and have identified Semenyo as the ideal man to step into their side. However, if Spurs think they'll have things all their own way, they'll be sadly mistaken.
Liverpool and Manchester City were also credited with an interest in the 25-year-old just last month, while Arsenal have also kept an eye on his progress. The Gunners are unlikely to make a move though, given the wealth of attacking options at their disposal.
Semenyo Would Be A Perfect Fit For Spurs
Tottenham's interest in Antoine Semenyo is no surprise at all. An injury to Dominic Solanke and the patchy form of Richarlison means that Frank has no proven goalscorer in his team. That's clearly affecting the team's performances.
Spurs are also lacking a top quality left-sided attacker since the decision to allow Son Heung-min to leave the club for the MLS over the summer. It means that the north London side are painfully short in that area.
A deal to sign Semenyo will certainly be expensive, but Spurs have no choice but to pay.
A move to Liverpool or Manchester City may be more appealing for the forward on paper. However, I just can't see him getting sufficient game time at either of those clubs. At Tottenham, however, Semenyo would be the lead man.
That would be the perfect role for the 25-year-old as he moves into the prime years of his career. With the right players around him and the trust of his manager to be a key star, Semenyo could take his career to the next level by moving to Spurs.