Chelsea has pulled out of the race to sign Antoine Semenyo as their rivals Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, and Tottenham are rumored to have advanced talks with the 25-year-old forward.
Sky Sports senior reporter Kaveh Solhekol believes one of the reasons the Blues have ended talks is because of a release clause in his contract that is estimated to be around £ 60 million until July 10.
“Antoine Semenyo is going to have a choice of which club he signs for. It’s up to him where he wants to go,” said Kaveh Solhekol
“What’s really interesting is what Liverpool decides to do – they don’t like getting into a bidding war with clubs.
“Different clubs are going to be offering different personal terms and contracts. Will he want to work with Pep Guardiola? Ruben Amorim? Or will Chelsea follow up this enquiry?
“We don’t usually see this kind of deal in January, but he’s such a good player, and the release clause is pretty reasonable.
“Bournemouth have been aware for a long time that Semenyo may move, and one of the conditions of signing his new deal was this release clause.
“But they have been very savvy, including the clause to end in the middle of January, so this doesn’t drag out until the end of the window.”
Bournemouth has made it clear that they are willing to negotiate with any club that will allow Semenyo stay until the end of the season.
According to sources, between Manchester City and Manchester United, one of them will have his signature soon as they are neck and neck in talks with Ghanian football star.
