Antoine Semenyo has declined interest from Tottenham Hotspur as he prepares for a potential January move higher up the Premier League table. Central to any transfer this month is a release clause in his Bournemouth contract set at \u00a365 million ($87 million), active only for the first two weeks of January and possibly expiring as early as Jan. 10.<\/p>\n
Tottenham had attempted to sign Semenyo in the summer and were reportedly willing to meet the clause and offer a significant salary in January. David Ornstein reports Semenyo is \u201cpolitely focusing on other options.\u201d The 25-year-old appears intent on joining a club with loftier ambitions.<\/p>\n
Thomas Frank\u2019s side have endured a tough start to the campaign and find themselves down in 13th in the table, level on points with Bournemouth and leading the Cherries only on goal difference. Semenyo\u2019s stated objectives are believed to be higher than where Frank\u2019s team sit.<\/p>\n
If he pursues a January exit, City and United are currently viewed as the leading suitors. United are reportedly ready to go \u201call in\u201d to land Semenyo\u2019s signature next month. They are expected to face competition from City, a side able to offer immediate access to the Champions League and the Premier League title race.<\/p>\n
Liverpool have shown admiration but have not advanced their interest at this point, though that could change after Alexander Isak\u2019s leg injury. Should Semenyo elect to delay a move until the summer, Arsenal are thought to have indicated interest in a deal at the end of the season, but the 25-year-old is not widely expected to wait that long for a blockbuster transfer.<\/p>\n
For now, the emphasis remains on January. Semenyo\u2019s release clause, his age and the timing of the January window place pressure on all parties. The situation points toward a choice between the two Manchester clubs, with the player poised to decide quickly if he hopes to move this month.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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