David Ornstein has provided a big update on Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo.
It was Ornstein who first broke the news at the start of this week that Semenyo has a £65m release clause in his contract.
According to reports, the news of Semenyo’s release clause has alerted Tottenham, who are ready to move for him in January after initially planning to pursue him next summer.
However, it has been claimed by a number of sources over the last few days that Liverpool are expected to offer stiff competition to Spurs for the 25-year-old.
Tottenham are one of three clubs interested in Antoine Semenyo
Ornstein has now confirmed that Thomas Frank’s men are one of the sides vying to land the Ghana international during the January window.
The journalist revealed that, alongside Liverpool, Man City are also plotting a move for the Bournemouth man, with one of those three clubs looking likely to snap up the winger in the upcoming transfer window.
Ornstein said on The Athletic FC podcast about the race for Semenyo: “It sounds like Liverpool have a firm interest… but we don’t know because there will be others contending as well. Man City are credited with an interest. Tottenham [too].
“For the time being, from the many conversations I’ve had, those seem to be the three teams genuinely in the frame… the industry is telling us so far that if there is to be a move, it’s sounding more like a Liverpool, Man City, Tottenham direction of travel, subject to change.”
What can Spurs do to beat Man City and Liverpool to Semenyo?
There is no doubt that Tottenham have their work cut out to land the Cherries star, with the Etihad Stadium and Anfield undoubtedly being more attractive destinations.
Thomas Frank and Spurs can perhaps try to convince Semenyo that he will be the main man at N17, and the team would be built around him.
Tottenham may have one ace up their sleeve as Semenyo is close friends with Mohammed Kudus, and the Lilywhites will be hoping that the former West Ham man can convince his Ghana teammate to link up with him at Spurs.