Bournemouth attacker Antoine Semenyo
Newcastle United are leading the chase to sign Bournemouth attacker Antoine Semenyo amid competition from Premier League rivals.
The Ghana international has enjoyed a flying start to the season with Bournemouth with three goals and one assist in the first seven Premier League games.
Unsurprisingly his rich vein of form has attracted the interest of a number of clubs with the likes of Newcastle, Liverpool and Tottenham all credited with an interest in Semenyo.
However, according to reports, the Magpies view Semenyo as the ideal signing to solve their attacking issues and a possible replacement for Miguel Almiron who is likely to leave the club in January with clubs from the Saudi Pro League and MLS all interested in the forward.
Newcastle made a late move for Nottingham Forest’s Anthony Elanga to fill the right-wing role in the summer, but they were priced out of a transfer for the Swedish international.
A right-sided attacker remains a priority position to fill for Newcastle and it is understood Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is a big fan of the 24-year-old.
He fits the profile for the type of signing Newcastle are looking for and his ability to also play up front as he has done for Bournemouth on occasion makes him an attractive proposition as Howe is short of forward options.
Bournemouth are aware of the growing interest in Semenyo and they are bracing themselves for offers for the player if he continues to shine for the Cherries.
However, Bournemouth are under no immediate pressure to sell Semenyo having sold Dominic Solanke to Tottenham in the summer.
Further reports suggest that it would take a huge offer to persuade Bournemouth to cash in on Semenyo who is under contract on the South Coast until 2029.
Newcastle will continue to keep tabs on his situation and are seriously considering a move for the forward in the January transfer window.
Semenyo is currently at the camp of Ghana for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. He featured in the first leg against Sudan at the Accra Sports Stadium and he expected to keep his place in the starting XI for the return leg on Tuesday.
