
Newcastle United line up €80 million move for Antoine Semenyo
Bournemouth attacker Antoine Semenyo has been linked with a move away from the club this summer, with Newcastle United keen on signing him.
Newcastle United are interested in signing Antoine Semenyo, and it will be interesting to see if they can get the deal done. According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, the Tyneside outfit could offer €80 million to get the deal done.
Newcastle United need more quality and depth in the attacking unit, especially if Alexander Isak leaves the club this summer. Semenyo would be a superb acquisition. He has proven himself to be a reliable performer in the Premier League with Bournemouth, and there is no doubt that he has the quality to succeed at Newcastle United as well.
The opportunity to join Newcastle United will be quite exciting for him. The Tyneside outfit will be able to offer him UEFA Champions League football this season and the opportunity to fight for trophies. Semenyo has proven himself with Bournemouth, even scoring a brace in the 4-2 defeat to Liverpool this week.
This is the right time for him to take the next step in his development and join a bigger club. The 25-year-old was excellent against Liverpool during the Premier League season opener, and he managed to score twice. There is no doubt that he has the qualities to compete at the highest level. He could transform Newcastle’s attack.
Can Newcastle United convince Bournemouth to sell Semenyo?
It will be interesting to see if Bournemouth are willing to sanction his departure. The Cherries have already sold multiple players this window, and they will not want to weaken the squad any further. Meanwhile, the Ghanaian international seems to be enjoying his time with the Premier League club, and it seems unlikely that he will force an exit.
It remains to be seen how the situation develops over the next few weeks. However, the 25-year-old has already snubbed several Premier League bigwigs to sign a new contract with Bournemouth, and it is unclear if Newcastle United can turn his head if they submit a bid worth €80 million.
Newcastle United need to plug the gaps in their squad before the transfer window closes. The Magpies need more quality if they want to do well in the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League this term. Signing a dynamic attacker like Semenyo would be a step in the right direction. They have the resources to get the deal done, and they should wrap up the move quickly.