Arsenal and Tottenham interested in signing Antoine Semenyo
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing AFC Bournemouth star Antonie Semenyo, according to Soccer insider information.
After joining the Cherries last year, the 24-year-old enjoyed a promising campaign last season, contributing 10 goals in the first division. He has also shown flashes of his qualities in the English top flight this season, scoring three goals and registering one assist in seven appearances.
Now, Soccer insider information claims that Arsenal have been monitoring the Ghanaian closely of late as they contemplate strengthening the attacking department.
Although Semenyo recently signed a contract extension at the Vitality Stadium, the Cherries fear they will be forced to cash in on him and if that scenario happens they will demand at least £40m for him.
However, the report says that Tottenham are also planning a raid for him. Newcastle UnitedEdit They are also in this race. Therefore, it will not be easy for Arsenal to close a possible deal for him.
Battle
Semenyo is a right-footed right-back, but can also be deployed in the centre-forward position. He is strong, good in the air, knows how to make passes between the lines and is also efficient when finishing off his opportunities.
Arsenal strengthened their wide areas by signing Raheem Sterling in the summer, but the Englishman joined the club on loan from Chelsea and is expected to return to the blues at the end of this season.
Mikel Arteta has been exploring the market to sign a new right-winger who supports Bukayo Saka so Semenyo could cover for the Hale End graduate if he joined the club.
On the other hand, Tottenham signed Timo Werner on loan from RB Leipzig in the summer, so if he returned to the German team at the end of this season, they would have to sign a replacement for him.
It will be interesting to see if the Gunners or the Lilywhites ultimately opt to take a concrete approach to signing the Ghana international next year to strengthen the attacking department.
