The Athletic<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\nSemenyo has decided to join Manchester City from Bournemouth in the January transfer window, but he would have movd to Arsenal if the north London club had been willing to trigger his release clause of \u00a365 million.<\/p>\n
The report notes: \u2018There is a feeling Arsenal would have ranked as his first choice had they been firmly at the table, although many tipped Liverpool to prevail given their stuttering title defence, the uncertainty around Mohamed Salah, and Anfield sporting director Richard Hughes having originally recruited him to Bournemouth.<\/p>\n
\u2018Tottenham tried again, proposing a highly competitive salary, only for Semenyo to politely decline their advances and that resulted in City and United then emerging as the leading contenders.\u2019<\/p>\n
The report added: \u2018One of the most talked-about names ahead of the window is Bournemouth winger\u00a0Antoine Semenyo.<\/p>\n
\u2018The 25-year-old grew up as an Arsenal fan and was naturally interested in the prospect of a move to the Emirates.<\/p>\n
\u2018The admiration is mutual \u2014 Arsenal have been impressed by Semenyo\u2019s rapid development at Bournemouth.<\/p>\n
\u2018While there was some contact between the parties, it was clear from the outset that Arsenal\u2019s interest was on the basis of a summer move rather than January.<\/p>\n
\u2018With Semenyo eager to move soon, Manchester City now seem to have emerged as the player\u2019s preferred choice.\u2019<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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