Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola has openly acknowledged the growing uncertainty surrounding Antoine Semenyo’s future, as interest in the winger continues to intensify across the Premier League. While the Cherries would prefer to keep one of their standout performers, Iraola admitted that the realities of the transfer market make guarantees difficult.
Semenyo has been a key figure for Bournemouth this season, offering pace, power and directness in the final third. His performances have not gone unnoticed, and the club now finds itself under pressure as several top sides monitor his situation closely.
According to Fabrizio Romano via his official X handle, the top journalist shed more light on the winfers situation and the Coach’s stance, Romano posted:
Antoine Semenyo will pick his next club soon with four teams now keen and in talks with his camp. Andoni Iraola: Personally, I do not want to lose him… but the market’s unpredictability means anything can happen.
Softfootball earlier reported that Semenyo has emerged as a priority target for elite Premier League clubs, aided by a special £65m release clause that remains valid until January 10, 2026. The clause gives potential suitors a clear pathway should they decide to move decisively.
Manchester City and Manchester United are both firmly in the race for the Ghana international, while Chelsea have recently entered the picture after both Manchester clubs signalled their interest. From Bournemouth’s perspective, the situation leaves Iraola balancing ambition with realism, as the club prepares for the possibility of losing a key player while hoping to keep their squad competitive.
As the window approaches, Bournemouth’s stance is clear: they want to keep Semenyo, but they are fully aware that once the biggest clubs come calling, the final decision may soon be taken out of their hands.
