Spurs now willing to pay £43m for “fantastic” forward; Levy determined to win the race
Tottenham Hotspur have identified Bournemouth’s dynamic winger Antoine Semenyo as a prime summer target, readying a £43 million bid to fend off competition from Manchester United for the Ghana international’s signature.
The North London club’s interest signals their intention to add Premier League-proven quality to Ange Postecoglou’s attacking options, despite yesterday’s comfortable 3-1 victory over Southampton that ended their recent winless streak.
Semenyo’s breakout season on the South Coast has captured attention across the division, with 12 goal contributions in 30 appearances playing a pivotal role in Bournemouth’s unexpected push for European qualification.
The 25-year-old’s blend of physicality and technical ability – standing 6’1″ yet boasting explosive acceleration – offers Tottenham a different dimension to their current wide options.
Journalist Thomas Hammond’s “fantastic” assessment after Semenyo’s standout performance against Newcastle in January reflects the growing admiration for a player now considered ready for the next level.
Semenyo’s 2024/25 Premier League Impact
| Metric | Total | Bournemouth Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 8 | 2nd |
| Assists | 4 | 3rd |
| Successful Dribbles | 2.3/90 | 1st |
| Shot-Creating Actions | 3.7/90 | 2nd |
Tottenham’s pursuit comes with caveats. Semenyo’s recent six-game dry spell serves as a reminder of the consistency issues that often accompany developing wingers, while the proposed £43 million fee represents significant risk for a player yet to prove himself at elite level.
However, Spurs’ recruitment team appear convinced his physical attributes and direct style perfectly complement Postecoglou’s high-octane system, offering an alternative to the more technical Brennan Johnson and Dejan Kulusevski.
Bournemouth’s surprising openness to negotiations – despite Semenyo’s importance to Andoni Iraola’s setup – suggests they recognize the economic reality of retaining emerging talents amid interest from bigger clubs.
The potential deal would continue Tottenham’s recent strategy of recruiting from within the Premier League, following successful acquisitions of James Maddison and Guglielmo Vicario last summer.
As Tottenham navigate a challenging run-in featuring trips to Liverpool and West Ham, their summer business is already taking shape.
Semenyo represents precisely the profile of hungry, athletic attacker that could thrive under Postecoglou, provided the Australian remains at the helm.
With Manchester United also circling, this impending transfer battle may reveal much about both clubs’ recruitment philosophies in the post-European qualification scramble.