Tottenham Hotspur have just learned that they will have to pay a huge premium to sign Antoine Semenyo, who is said to be near the top of Ange Postecoglou and Johan Lange’s wishlist.
Few wingers across the Premier League have been as consistently threatening as Antoine Semenyo over the last couple of seasons.
The Ghana international’s impressive displays have understandably put him on the radar of several big clubs, with Tottenham thought to be one of them.
Various sources have claimed over recent weeks that Spurs have earmarked Semenyo as a “top target” for the summer, but the Lilywhites have just been handed some bad news regarding the player.
Tottenham have to break transfer record for Antoine Semenyo
GiveMeSport have now revealed that Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool and Manchester United have all expressed an interest in a move for Semenyo this summer, but all three clubs are facing an uphill battle.
This is because the player’s current deal at the Vitality Stadium still has four years left, putting Bournemouth in a very strong negotiating position.
The outlet says that the Cherries will only consider letting the winger leave if one of his admirers are willing to pay a premium.
Andoni Iraola’s men have allegedly told suitors that Semenyo would cost £70m and that they will not entertain any offers below that figure.
Why Spurs may decide to pay a premium for Semenyo
Spurs broke their transfer record to sign Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth last summer and may be tempted to do so again to poach the Ghanaian from the South Coast this time out.
Some sources over recent weeks have claimed that Tottenham see Antoine Semenyo as a potential long-term heir to Heung-min Son.
If the Spurs decision-makers rate the 25-year-old that highly, they might feel that £70m is justifiable for a player who can potentially offer the club six or seven good seasons.