Antoine Semenyo Has £65m January Release Clause

Semenyo’s £65m Clause Puts Premier League Giants on Alert

Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo could be on the move this January after it emerged that his £65m release clause can be activated during the first two weeks of the winter transfer window, BBC Sport has confirmed.

The 25-year-old Ghana international signed a new five-year deal on 1 July, but the clause was quietly inserted to allow Bournemouth time to secure a replacement should an offer materialize.

With Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur already tracking the explosive winger, his short release window could spark a bidding war when the transfer window opens on 1 January 2026.

Semenyo’s Meteoric Rise: From Rejections to Premier League Star

Semenyo’s story is one of persistence. Rejected by Arsenal, Spurs and Millwall in his youth, he enrolled in SGS College in Bristol under the guidance of former Leeds boss Dave Hockaday. He was signed by Bristol City in 2017, spending time on loan at Bath, Newport County, and Sunderland before breaking into their first team in the 2020-21 season.

A £10m move to Bournemouth in January 2023 proved to be the launchpad for his top-flight rise. Last season, Semenyo scored 11 Premier League goals (13 in all competitions), and he’s already racked up six goals and three assists in just 11 appearances this term under manager Andoni Iraola.

Contract Details: A Two-Week Power Play

The release clause is active only between 1–14 January, giving clubs a narrow window to trigger the deal. The clause reflects Bournemouth’s attempt to strike a balance—rewarding Semenyo for his loyalty while protecting the club’s long-term planning.

Should the clause be triggered, Bournemouth would still have over two weeks of the window remaining to reinvest, but the loss would be significant. His influence on the pitch has been key, especially after the club sold key defenders Illia Zabarnyi, Milos Kerkez, and Dean Huijsen for a combined £150m this summer.

Despite losing Kepa Arrizabalaga—who joined Arsenal permanently—retaining Semenyo has been the club’s biggest win of the season so far.

Who Could Move for Semenyo?

With his form and age profile, top-six Premier League clubs could view Semenyo as a smart addition:

• Manchester United seek direct, dynamic wide options

• Tottenham admire his work rate and versatility

• Chelsea, though quiet in January, could enter late

• Liverpool and Arsenal may monitor developments if other targets fall through

Conclusion: Semenyo’s Future Up for Grabs

If Antoine Semenyo continues his red-hot form, £65m could be a bargain for a homegrown, Premier League-proven forward. Clubs will need to act fast—and decisively—once January arrives.

Expect plenty of eyes on the Vitality Stadium once the window opens.