Latest developments
- Newcastle United want to sign Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo.
- But the Magpies will only bring him in in January if they can offload other players.
- The Ghanaian has averaging a goal every three Premier League games in 2024/25.
Whisper+ analysis
Authenticity (3.5/5): Major outlets tracking the story
Eddie Howe wants to sign Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth as he looks to strengthen the right side of his attack, but a deal in January will only be done if Newcastle can sell other players first.
This news comes from teamtalk.com, with Sky Sports and FootNews in Belgium also picking up the story, giving it extra credibility.
Value (4/5): Top shooter for reasonable price
No asking price has been set by the Cherries, with whom Semenyo is under contract until 2029.
Despite a recent €20 million valuation on Transfermarkt, Semenyo has scored four times and assisted once in 12 Premier League outings this season, while only Erling Haaland has had more shots than the 24-year-old.
Bournemouth will want a fee well above valuation, but anything up to €50 million could be a decent price for the Magpies.
Suitability (4.5/5): Right-sided specialist a good fit
A right-winger who loves to take on defenders and cut inside, Semenyo will be well-suited to Howe's formation, which relies heavily on wingers to get the ball into Alexander Isak.
An exciting player to watch, Semenyo has come on leaps and bounds under Andoni Iraola, making him one of the best players outside the elite sides in the division.
Upgrade? (4.5/5): Almiron out the door?
Miguel Almiron is out of favour on Tyneside and rumoured to be the player moving on to allow the Semenyo transfer. The only other competition for the position is Jacob Murphy, and he has only started half Newcastle's league matches.
Logic (3.5/5): Not much extra on offer
Saudi-backed wages on Tyneside will be bigger than what Bournemouth can offer, plus the chance to go from the smallest Premier League grounds to one of the biggest.
But with only three places and three points separating the two sides and no European football this season, Semenyo might not see Newcastle as much as a step up, now that Bournemouth are an established top tier team.
Whisper+ verdict: 20/25
Semenyo might enjoy being a big fish in a small pond, but Newcastle can do a lot worse than parting with a decent fee to bring the Ghana international to the north east. With Almiron rumoured to be heading to Saudi Arabia, there might be more to this story in the coming weeks.
