Antoine Semenyo’s future at Bournemouth has rapidly become one of the most closely followed transfer storylines ahead of the January window, with several Premier League heavyweights monitoring his situation.
Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester City are all tracking the forward, and interest has intensified in recent weeks as talk grows around the 25-year-old’s next step.
Although Semenyo signed a new deal with Bournemouth in the summer, reports suggest the contract contains a release clause worth around £65 million.
That valuation has immediately caught the attention of top English clubs, who view it as a realistic fee for a player entering his peak years and continuing to develop. As the winter window draws nearer, the clause has only added to the spotlight surrounding him.
According to details shared on Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, Liverpool are currently seen as the frontrunners in the chase for Semenyo.
While Arsenal and Manchester City remain interested and are still keeping tabs on him, sources claim Liverpool are particularly confident about their chances of convincing the Ghana international to move to Anfield.
This confidence is said to exist even amid Liverpool’s recent dip in form, which many believed could weaken their position in transfer talks.
That belief also matches an earlier Football Insider report from 2 December, which suggested Liverpool were already leading the race at that point.
Still, a major question remains unanswered: would Semenyo be open to leaving Bournemouth midway through the season? Although the release clause allows clubs to open talks, choosing a January move instead of waiting until the summer could play a key role in his decision-making.
The £65 million clause is viewed as affordable for all three clubs, but it remains unclear whether any will activate it in January.
Transfers of that size during the winter window are often complex, particularly when the selling club is keen to retain a key player until the season ends.
Liverpool may also benefit from the involvement of sporting director Richard Hughes, who was instrumental in bringing Semenyo to Bournemouth.
An update from Football Insider in October highlighted Hughes’ strong ties with both the player and Bournemouth’s leadership, hinting that his previous relationship could offer Liverpool a quiet advantage.
With Hughes now overseeing recruitment at Anfield, there is increasing speculation that he could look to reunite with Semenyo if the conditions are right.
While the outcome is still uncertain, momentum behind Liverpool’s interest appears to be building as January approaches.
