Newcastle United identity £50m ‘game-changer’ to supercharge misfiring frontline - but there’s a catch
Newcastle United are reportedly interested in former Sunderland winger Antoine Semenyo this winter.
The 24-year-old spent a brief loan spell on Wearside as a youngster but made just seven appearances before returning to Bristol City. However, since moving to Bournemouth almost two years ago, Semenyo has become a Premier League force.
A tall, quick and tricky winger capable of operating on either flank, the Ghanaian international predominantly plays on the right. This has been a problem area for Eddie Howe throughout his time at St James' Park.
Jacob Murphy and Miguel Almiron remain the current options - a fact that has not changed since the Saudi-backed takeover in October 2021. Recent games have seen Anthony Gordon, Joelinton and Harvey Barnes deputise as a right-winger.
NewcastleWorld understands the Magpies targeted a right-sided attacker in the summer but FFP/PSR restrictions made life difficult. Instead, the focus switched to centre-back, with Toon chiefs failing to land Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.
Signing a right-winger remains a priority and various sources claim Newcastle have shortlisted Semenyo. The Bournemouth star impressed against the Magpies in August and has five goal contributions from 12 games this season.
He has just under five years remaining on his Cherries contract and is valued at a reported £50million. But Newcastle may need to sell before committing to that sort of transfer fee.
Howe - who has watched his team score just 13 times in 12 games this season - denied suggestions of a “war chest” to spend while speaking to reporters last week. Almiron, who plays the same position, was linked with a potential move abroad after his agent went public about a lack of game time in 2024-25.