Spurs circling sizzling Semenyo — but Bournemouth won’t blink just yet

Tottenham are casting admiring glances at Bournemouth livewire Antoine Semenyo — and who can blame them? The Ghana international is tearing it up on the south coast, but according to Fabrizio Romano, this isn’t one to set your stopwatch by just yet.

Romano’s line: Spurs are watching, not negotiating

Per GIVEMESPORT’s Fabrizio Romano, Spurs are among a clutch of clubs tracking Semenyo’s form, yet there are no discussions underway. With the January window still a good couple of months off, it’s early doors and very much a case of scouts taking notes rather than executives swapping paperwork.

Form like a firecracker

Semenyo’s numbers are the stuff that make recruitment departments sit up straight: six goals and three assists in seven Premier League outings this season, rattling one in every 105 minutes. He penned a new five-year deal at the Vitality in July, and at 25, the Bournemouth flyer looks nowhere near his ceiling. No wonder Chris Waddle has gone as far as dubbing him the “best winger in England” right now.

Price tag, clauses and cold, hard cash

Here’s the rub. TalkSPORT reckon there’s a secret release clause tucked into that new contract, but the Cherries would want north of £75m to even think about parting ways mid-season. In other words, Bournemouth hold the cards and they know the hand is strong. Any sane move feels more like a summer play than a January smash-and-grab.

Plenty of traffic in the chasing lane

It isn’t just Tottenham taking a keen interest. GIVEMESPORT’s Ben Jacobs says Spurs and Manchester United both spoke with Semenyo before he signed fresh terms, while Liverpool are also admirers. That’s heavyweight company — and exactly the sort of market skirmish that sends fees through the roof.

What it means for Spurs

Behind the scenes, Spurs have been busy. With Daniel Levy moving on and Fabio Paratici officially back as joint sporting director alongside Johan Lange, the recruitment dial could be reset. Semenyo brings direct running, end product and relentless pressing — tailor-made for a front line that wants to stretch teams and punish transitions. But timing is everything; with his contract watertight and his form red-hot, Bournemouth can play hardball. If Spurs truly fancy him, patience might be the pricier virtue.

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Pundit’s verdict

In short: Spurs are right to lurk, wrong to rush. Romano’s briefing says it all — admiration, not action. Keep your powder dry, keep the conversation warm, and be ready for summer when Bournemouth’s stance might soften. Until then, enjoy the show: Semenyo is box-office.