Manchester United, Newcastle and Tottenham are all interested in Antoine Semenyo this summer, but the Ghana star will now stay at Bournemouth in the long term
Antoine Semenyo would like to continue his growth in Bournemouth after he had pushed the interest of rival Prime Minister League clubs to sign a new five-year contract with the Cherries.
A whole series of top flight clubs, including Manchester United, Newcastle and Tottenham, are all interested in the Ghana star after Semenyo, 25, enjoyed his most productive Premier League season under Andoni Iraola in the past term.
Last month it was reported that Bournemouth was firm at their £ 70 million appreciation of the former Bristol City star after losing both Dean Huijsen and Milos Kerkez already this summer; A price that it was said to 'scare' the vovers of Semenyo.
But now a transfer has been taken from their hands with Semenyo that put pen on paper for a deal until 2030.
Semenyo explained his decision and told AFCB.CO.UK: “I grew so much in the club, both on and off the field, and I am really happy that I have signed for the return for the preseason.
“From the fans to the staff and my teammates, I can't talk high enough about the people around the club. It is a great place to be and I am excited to return to Bournemouth and the hard work with the new season around the corner.”
Bournemouth's President of Football Operations, Tiago Pinto, added: “Antoine has been crucial for the progress of the club and is an important member of the project here at Vitality Stadium.
“We have a great relationship with Antoine and we look forward to continuing that as we hope to build on a record-breaking season. His dedication to the club corresponds to our ambition and I am delighted to see what can be achieved when we prepare for the new campaign.”
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While Manchester United and Tottenham would have said that they have cooled their interest in Semenyo after asked about the versatile attacker, who scored 13 times last season, the links to Newcastle went on in recent days.
Since then, United has a movement for Bryan Mbeumo – their No.1 goal – while Tottenham has been associated with Ebereechi Eze in recent days.
Newcastle is now haunting Anthony Elanga and has submitted an offer for the Nottingham Forest Winger, who has made an impression on the Reds since Manchester United leaves in the summer of 2023.