Tottenham told £70m Semenyo offer could be accepted

Tottenham told £70m Semenyo offer could be accepted – ‘no surprise’

Tottenham have been told Bournemouth are prepared to accept offers of around £70million for Antoine Semenyo this summer.

Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, senior correspondent Pete O’Rourke revealed what sources have told him about the 25-year-old’s future following the arrival of Thomas Frank at Spurs.

Interest from Frank’s side comes as “no surprise”, while other clubs are believed to be interested, but it will not be an easy deal to pull off.

Former Spurs scout Mick Brown told Football Insider on 10 June that Tottenham will step up their move for Semenyo after being handed the opportunity.

However, after losing Dean Huijsen to Real Madrid while Milos Kerkez is expected to join Liverpool, the Cherries are extremely reluctant to lose more star players.

This comes after Brown first told Football Insider in October that Bournemouth could price Tottenham out of signing Semenyo with a hefty asking price placed on his head.

Antoine Semenyo has been linked with a move to Tottenham. (Credit: Imago)

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Brown told Football Insider in April that Liverpool have joined the race for Semenyo alongside the likes of Spurs, Man United and Newcastle this summer.

The Ghana international enjoyed a breakout year with Bournemouth where he scored 13 goals and provided seven assists across 42 appearances in all competitions.

O’Rourke has explained Andoni Iraola’s side are not going to let him go easily this summer and will do all they can to deter the growing interest.

“He’s another player who is on the list of targets for Tottenham,” he told Football Insider.

“He’s had a great season for Bournemouth, there’s no getting away from that, but Bournemouth don’t want to lose him.

“They’ve put a £70million price tag on his head to try and ward off potential suitors.

“They’ve lost Dean Huijsen already this summer and it looks like they’re going to lose Milos Kerkez to Liverpool, so they don’t want to lose another key player.

“I think they’ll do everything they can to keep hold of him.

“If Tottenham are willing to meet that £70million asking price, then a decision will have to be made.

“He’s a top player, with 13 goals and seven assists in 42 appearances in all competitions last year he enhanced his reputation.

“He’s such a versatile player, can play anywhere across the front line, so it’s no surprise Tottenham are looking at him but Bournemouth will do all they can to keep him.”

Thomas Frank wants to improve his side this summer. (Credit: Hasan Karim, Breaking Media)

Spurs eye Bryan Mbeumo hijack after Man United latest

Semenyo is not the only Premier League forward to be linked with a move to Tottenham this summer, as they are also eyeing Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo.

Football Insider revealed on 13 June that Tottenham could hijack Man United’s move for Mbeumo as they chance to reunite with Thomas Frank is seen as a big pull.

However, United are believed to be the heavy front-runners in that particular race, and are advancing towards the Cameroon international’s signing.

This comes after Brown told Football Insider on 9 June that Ruben Amorim’s side are closing in on Mbeumo and are expected to reach an agreement.

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