Liverpool, Man City and Spurs push for Antoine Semenyo as Man United keep tabs

Antoine Semenyo’s rise at AFC Bournemouth has put Premier League heavyweights on alert. Senior recruitment figures at Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham have been tracking him closely, while Manchester United’s interest remains active in the background. From what I am hearing across club circles, the data checks are glowing and informal conversations around price ranges have begun. Semenyo’s profile - power, pressing, direct carries, and versatility across the front line - fits modern top six football perfectly. Bournemouth will not be easy sellers, but momentum is building and the feeling inside the market is that this deal has the legs to get done.

In the latest round of UK transfer briefings, respected reporter David Ornstein indicated that Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham are among the clubs in for Antoine Semenyo, with Manchester United monitoring without moving to activate anything yet. Semenyo has flourished under Andoni Iraola at AFC Bournemouth, earning consistent minutes and delivering end product against top opposition. The forward’s blend of athleticism and work rate has made him a priority name on several shortlists ahead of the next window, with multiple clubs advancing scouting and analytical reviews over the past months.

🚨🗣️ @David_Ornstein on Antoine Semenyo: "Interested clubs are said to include the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City, Tottenham. I think Man United’s interest is ongoing, but I don’t know of them activating anything at this time. We are not sure of the player’s preference

@UtdXclusive

Impact Analysis

Semenyo would change the dynamic for any of the four clubs in this race, but the fit at Liverpool feels especially sharp. He presses from the front, runs relentlessly into the right half-space, and is comfortable attacking full backs on the outside or driving inside to finish - a profile that complements Mohamed Salah now and can support succession planning later. His ball carrying through pressure pairs nicely with Liverpool’s high regain approach and would give Jurgen Klopp’s successor a low maintenance, high intensity option who can also play across the front three.

For Manchester City, the appeal is different but real. Pep Guardiola values forwards who protect the ball, trigger counter-presses, and attack the byline when the middle is blocked. Semenyo’s defensive buy-in and improved composure in the box would deepen City’s rotation without demanding instant stardom. Tottenham under Ange Postecoglou crave direct runners who stretch teams vertically and press aggressively - Semenyo fits that checklist and would raise the floor of their attack when Son or Brennan Johnson rotate out.

Manchester United’s interest is logical given their need for power and pace in wide areas, but their priorities and budget timing could dictate whether they push or wait. Bournemouth will negotiate hard. With a long-term contract in place and no pressure to sell, market talk suggests a fee north of £40m. Even at that level, his age, Premier League readiness and tactical compatibility make him a high-upside addition.

Reaction

Fan sentiment is split, loud, and very Premier League. United-leaning timelines celebrated club stature and revenue power, convinced Old Trafford can win any race if they truly go for it. Others pushed back, pointing out that no activation has happened and that the forward line has broader needs. A chunk of United fans pivoted to match chat after seeing Joshua Zirkzee in a starting lineup, taking it as a sign the club may prioritize internal solutions before revisiting wings.

Liverpool voices sounded quietly confident, arguing the player wants Anfield and that his pressing profile screams Liverpool. Rival replies fired back, calling Liverpool a sinking ship to goad their fanbase, which only added fuel to the thread. Spurs supporters see a clean tactical fit under Ange and worry that if they do not move early, a data-savvy rival will. City fans describe Semenyo as a smart depth play - not headline grabbing, but ideal for the machine. As ever, unrelated promo posts popped up mid-discussion, but the core chatter centered on two questions: where does Semenyo see himself, and who actually puts money on the table first.

Social reactions

Liverpool is a sinking ship. why go there lmao 😂

StretfordStorm (@Stretfordstorm)

Another wirtz and kerkez flop

The ChelseaNation feed (@thechelseafeed1)

He wants Liverpool. Leave Semenyo alone already 😒

Admiral_cloud (@InternRelation)

Prediction

Trajectory favors decisive operators, and right now Liverpool look best placed if they step on the gas in the next phase. Their recruitment team has targeted multipurpose wide forwards who can press, carry and finish - boxes Semenyo ticks. Expect exploratory talks to firm up into a framework if Bournemouth signal a price band early. Spurs remain a genuine threat: Ange wants pace and aggression from the flanks, and Semenyo gives both without disrupting chemistry. If Tottenham move decisively, their pitch of instant minutes could resonate.

City are the opportunists here. Should the price normalize or another exit shape their squad plans, they can move late and efficiently. United’s position is the variable. If other targets stall or if they offload to create room, they could pivot quickly. But unless they accelerate, the lane likely narrows to Liverpool vs Spurs.

Key trigger points: Bournemouth’s valuation, clarity on player preference, and timing. If the fee lands just above £40m and personal terms stay straightforward, a green light is realistic. My call today: Liverpool lead, Spurs close enough to pounce, City lurking, United watching. Barring a late twist, this feels like a move that gets done.

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Conclusion

Antoine Semenyo has earned this moment. From Bristol City to Bournemouth and now the brink of a top six jump, his game has scaled with each challenge. He runs without fear, presses with intent, and carries the ball like a winger who knows when to be a striker. That simplicity is why he is so attractive in a market tired of overcomplicated profiles.

Bournemouth will protect their asset and rightly so, but every signal from the scouting rooms says clubs are ready to commit. Liverpool’s structure and Spurs’ style look tailor-made, City’s system would refine him, and United’s badge carries pull if they truly engage. The outcome comes down to timing and conviction. From my conversations this week, those pieces are aligning. Expect real movement as valuations crystallize. Semenyo is prepared for the step up - and one of these clubs is about to gain a forward who fits the modern game perfectly.