Stefan Borson: This is how much Bournemouth could accept for Antoine Semenyo after Liverpool swoop
Liverpool are among a host of Premier League clubs to have been linked with Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo.
Football Insider revealed on Monday (13 October) Liverpool are leading the race to sign Semenyo as they look to bolster the left-hand side of their attack.
Arsenal are also in contention to sign Semenyo, while Manchester United have held a long-term interest in the Ghana international.
However, Semenyo agreed a new deal at Bournemouth in July, keeping him under contract at the Vitality Stadium until 2030.
Bournemouth could agree £75m Antoine Semenyo deal
Former Man City financial adviser Stefan Borson exclusively told Football Insider Bournemouth could demand up to £75million for Semenyo following his form this season.
The 25-year-old has registered six goals and three assists in eight appearances for Andoni Iraola’s side in the opening weeks of the campaign.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider about Bournemouth’s negotiating position, Borson said: “Well, look at what they did this summer.
“I mean, they were one of the biggest sellers and they sold I think it was four players for over €50m (£43.4m), so they’re building themselves a very impressive trading business.
“I think it’s clear that Semenyo is going to be one of the targets for the summer that everybody’s going to be interested in.
“I think £75m feels like the absolutely achievable level for a player that’s got the demand that he’s got and the quality that he seems to be demonstrating week in, week out.”
Former Everton CEO Keith Wyness told Football Insider Semenyo could reject a move to another Premier League club in favour of remaining at Bournemouth.
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Bournemouth generated more than £200m in transfer fees from player sales in the recent summer transfer window, with Illia Zabarnyi, Dean Huijsen and Milos Kerkez all leaving the Vitality Stadium.
Borson said: “Bournemouth know exactly what they’re doing right now. They are in a very good spot in terms of buying players. They have a top coach and they are impressive on the pitch.
“They are arguably the best performer so far this season, given their budget and who they’ve played. If you look at some of these games, I mean, even Liverpool away, they maybe should have got something there. They’ve been very impressive so far. The win at Spurs as well.
“They’re on their game at the moment and, if you’re on your game, you’re negotiating from a strong position and, if he doesn’t have a release clause, then they’re going to get at least £75m from Semenyo I would think.”
Bournemouth currently sit fourth in the Premier League table after picking up 14 points from their opening seven games of the season.
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