Antoine Semenyo of AFC Bournemouth has been linked with a transfer away from the south coast (Picture by Lewis Storey/Getty Photos)
Chelsea are weighing up a summer season raid on Bournemouth as they give the impression of being to strengthen their squad, with Antoine Semenyo, Dean Huijsen, and Milos Kerkez all on their radar.
Nonetheless, securing all three gamers gained’t be simple, with sturdy competitors anticipated for every of them.
Huijsen, specifically, has caught the eye of European heavyweights Actual Madrid and Barcelona, whereas Liverpool have been linked with Kerkez. In the meantime, Semenyo is attracting curiosity from a number of golf equipment, and his reported price ticket may spark a fierce bidding struggle.
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Whereas Chelsea have proven curiosity in Huijsen and Kerkez, it’s 25-year-old Semenyo who seems to be their main focus. Reviews recommend the Ghanaian ahead has turn out to be a “large” goal for the Blues heading into the switch window.
Based on AreaNapoli, each Napoli and Tottenham are additionally eager on Semenyo. Nonetheless, his valuation – believed to be round €40m -could make him a extra reasonably priced possibility for Premier League golf equipment like Chelsea and Spurs in comparison with alternate options resembling Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, who’s reportedly valued at £84m.
Chelsea’s sparse attacking choices forward of the summer season window
Chelsea’s huge choices this season have primarily consisted of Noni Madueke and Jadon Sancho, whereas Pedro Neto has additionally featured repeatedly, although he has been deployed as a striker at instances.
Semenyo’s stats this season recommend he may supply one thing totally different. In 27 league appearances, he has scored seven objectives and supplied 4 assists, greater than each Madueke and Sancho. His dribbling output can also be greater than his Chelsea counterparts, displaying he may convey a direct menace to Stamford Bridge.
Whereas Semenyo has performed extra minutes than the Chelsea duo, his aim contribution and attacking numbers recommend he may very well be a discount for underneath £35m. Nonetheless solely 25, he has proven clear indicators of enchancment this season and will take his recreation to a different stage with a transfer to Stamford Bridge
