Premier League club confirm 2030 deal for Newcastle United & Liverpool transfer target
The Newcastle United-linked winger has put an end to the transfer speculation by signing a new contract.
Antoine Semenyo has snubbed interest from several Premier League clubs by committing his future to AFC Bournemouth.
Semenyo last season enjoyed his most productive Bournemouth campaign to date, scoring 13 goals and producing seven assists as Andoni Iraola’s side finished ninth in the Premier League and reached the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.
As well as his output, Semenyo’s rapid pace and ability to play on the right or left wing has attracted plenty of admirers. Tottenham Hotspur had reportedly been lining up a bid while Liverpool, Manchester United and Newcastle United were also among the teams linked.
A staggering £70million was Bournemouth’s reported asking price. Now, the former Sunderland loanee himself has sent a firm message to potential suitors by extending his contract at the Vitality Stadium until 2030.
AFC Bournemouth confirm new contract for Antoine Semenyo
“I’ve grown so much at the club, both on and off the pitch, and I’m really happy to have signed ahead of returning for pre-season,” said Semenyo, who first arrived on the South Coast from Bristol City in 2023.
“From the fans to the staff and my teammates, I can’t speak highly enough of the people around the club. It’s a great place to be and I’m excited to get back to Bournemouth and continue the hard work with the new season just around the corner.”
Bournemouth’s President of Football Operations, Tiago Pinto added: “Antoine has been crucial to the club’s progress and is a key member of the project here at Vitality Stadium.
“We have a great relationship with Antoine and we’re looking forward to continuing that as we hope to build on a record-breaking season. His commitment to the club matches our ambition and I’m excited to see what can be achieved as we prepare for the new campaign.”
Newcastle United eyeing Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga
Semenyo has featured on Newcastle’s list of attacking targets but Nottingham Forest winger Antony Elanga is the player Eddie Howe is currently prioritising.
A deal, however, is proving difficult. The Magpies saw a £45million bid rejected last week with Forest, while insisting the player is not for sale, valuing the Swede around £60m.
Newcastle first became interested in Elanga last June when they asked for the player to be included in the PSR swindle that saw Elliot Anderson move to the City Ground. However, after being met with a no, United were forced to accept Greek goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos as part of the agreement instead.
Howe’s side then made another approach on summer deadline day but a deal was never close.
The 23-year-old scored six goals and registered 12 assists last season to help Forest finish 7th in the Premier League to secure a Europa Conference League spot, and reach the semi-final of the FA Cup.