Will Antoine Semenyo leave AFC Bournemouth? Bookies reveal odds for winger's next club as release clause confirmed

With six goals and three assists in the league so far this season, AFC Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo is one of the deadliest forwards in England’s top flight at the moment, and joint third in the golden boot race.

His efforts have helped propel Andoni Iraola’s side to ninth, although the Cherries have been sniffing around the top four at points this season.

But today (November 18), BBC Sport reported that Semenyo has a release clause in his contract, which will activate in the January transfer window. This means that in a couple of months, a rival club could secure his services for £65m.

The 25-year-old signed a new five-year contract in the summer, with this release clause coming into effect after six months.

His price tag would probably be considered modest by Europe’s elite clubs, many of which are now curious about his availability.

Shane Orton, spokesperson for SportsCasting, said: “Antoine Semenyo’s £65m release clause has put half of Europe on alert, and unfortunately for Bournemouth the sharks are already circling. Long-time admirers Manchester United are expected to lead the chase, with Liverpool, Spurs and Manchester City all likely to show strong interest given his superb form for the Cherries.

“Chelsea, where Semenyo came from as a youngster, can never be ruled out either. They’re active in almost every window, and a move for him wouldn’t come as a surprise.

“With elite clubs from the Premier League and abroad monitoring the situation, January could quickly turn into a bidding war for one of the division’s most explosive forwards.”

Here are the full odds for Antoine Semenyo’s next club, should he choose to leave Bournemouth:

Manchester United 2/1

Liverpool 7/2

Tottenham Hotspur 5/1

Manchester City 7/1

Chelsea 8/1

Arsenal 10/1

Real Madrid 10/1

Bayern Munich 14/1

Barcelona 16/1

PSG 16/1