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Tottenham have ‘made an enquiry’ over a possible move to sign Bournemouth’s winger Antoine Semenyo this summer, according to The Athletic.

The Europa League champions will advance to the UEFA Champions League next season. They will need the best possible quality, particularly in attack, to enable them to go the distance in the competition.

One of the forward options being targeted is Semenyo, who has enjoyed a meteoric rise in form since joining the Cherries from Championship side Bristol City in January 2023.

According to the Athletic, Spurs have opened talks after making ‘an inquiry’ over the possible transfer of Semenyo to North London this summer.

The report adds that the London-born Ghana international is intrigued by the prospect of moving to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but Bournemouth’s high valuation of the player has slowed down the deal.

With four years left on his contract at the Vitality Stadium, the report adds that Bournemouth have placed a £70m valuation on the 25-year-old, who is also of keen interest to Manchester United.

Semenyo to Tottenham

Since moving to the South Coast from Bristol City in January 2023, Semenyo has had his most productive spell yet at the Vitality Stadium. The forward registered 13 goals and chipped in with seven assists in all competitions last season—a standout campaign that hasn’t gone unnoticed, with the likes of Tottenham and other top European sides now closely tracking his progress.

On most occasions, Tottenham’s poor season – finishing in 17th place just above the relegation zone – typically puts them at a disadvantage when negotiating for in-demand players like Semenyo.

Still, their Europa League title win means they now have leverage, as they can offer players the prospect of featuring in the UEFA Champions League.

Hence, with enquiries being made, Spurs could be in a good position to complete a swoop ahead of Man Utd, but problems persist in Bournemouth’s steep valuation.

Should Spurs proceed with making a deal, the Ghanaian forward could bring Mbeumo-esque qualities to the club, as his finishing, creativity, and relentless work rate are the characteristics of an archetypal winger that Thomas Frank likes.

Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly ‘keen’ on signing West Ham United star Jarrod Bowen, as per Caught Offside.

After thrashing the Lilywhites 5-1 yesterday, the Reds have become the English champions for the 20th time. They now match Manchester United’s tally.

The Merseyside club last won the title back in the 2019/20 season but couldn’t celebrate it properly due to the COVID-19 restrictions. This time, however, they will fully embrace the occasion.

In the meantime, it has been reported that Liverpool have already started planning to bolster the squad this summer to maintain their level next campaign.

Caught Offside claim that Arne Slot wants a new wide forward, and the Anfield club are keen on signing Bowen. Along with the Reds, Tottenham are in this race as well, but the Hammers have no intention of letting their star man leave with his existing deal set to run until 2030.

Therefore, Liverpool and Spurs are planning to submit a formal £51m bid to persuade the East London club to cash-in on the 28-year-old.

Battle

The Englishman is currently at the prime stage of his career and the Hammers haven’t been progressing at all. They were fighting for European places under David Moyes but following his departure, they are languishing just above the relegation zone this term.

Therefore, he might be tempted to take the next step in his career if he receives a formal offer from Tottenham or Liverpool. Bowen has been a talismanic figure for West Ham in recent years and has been in fine form this season as well, making 17 goal contributions in all competitions.

Bowen is a left-footed right winger but is also comfortable in the centre-forward position if needed. Spurs currently have Brennan Johnson as the first-choice option to deploy on the right flank.

Wilson Odobert is an option for this role, but has been struggling with fitness problems. On the other hand, Dejan Kulusevski can also provide cover in the right flank but has played mainly in a midfield three under Ange Postecoglou.