Premier League Giants Set for Transfer Battle as Antoine Semenyo’s £65m Release Clause Activates in January
The January transfer window is shaping up to be a blockbuster, as Antoine Semenyo is expected to attract a wave of bids from Premier League rivals once his £65 million release clause becomes active.
According to Sky Sports, the Bournemouth forward’s clause—£60m guaranteed plus £5m in achievable add-ons—will only be valid for a limited period in the winter window, creating what insiders are already calling a “transfer race against the clock.”
Semenyo, who signed a new five-year contract with the Cherries in the summer, has been one of the Premier League’s standout performers this season, scoring six league goals and emerging as one of the division’s most improved forwards.
Before his contract extension, a couple of teams had approached Bournemouth about the Ghanaian star, but he chose to stay. Now, with his release clause coming into play, the competition is about to explode.
Top clubs including Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Tottenham are all expected to test Bournemouth’s resolve next year, with scouts already monitoring the 25-year-old closely.
Adding another twist to the saga, Bristol City, who sold Semenyo for around £10m in January 2023, stand to benefit from a 20% sell-on clause, meaning they could earn a significant windfall if a big-money move materialises.
Opinion: Semenyo Has Become the Premier League’s Next Big Bargain—If Clubs Move Fast Enough
Antoine Semenyo’s rise has been nothing short of spectacular. From being labelled a “project signing” to becoming one of Bournemouth’s most dangerous attackers, his development reflects both hard work and an elite ceiling that top clubs can no longer ignore.
And in today’s inflated transfer market, £65 million for a Premier League-proven, versatile forward is starting to look like a bargain—especially when attackers with less productivity are commanding similar or even higher fees.
For teams like Arsenal and Tottenham, Semenyo offers raw power, pace, and relentless pressing—traits that fit perfectly into their tactical systems.
For Liverpool, he brings the kind of explosive unpredictability that once defined their famous front line.
And for Manchester City, he represents depth, dynamism, and potential Pep Guardiola refinement.
The real question, however, is this:
Will Bournemouth even allow negotiations to reach the point of clause activation?
A release clause means clubs can bypass bargaining—but only if they strike within the activation window.
If Semenyo continues his form, missing out on him in January may be a mistake clubs regret for years.
