Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo would have chosen Arsenal over Manchester Metropolis had the Gunners made a bid for him, the newspaper studies. The Athletic.
Semenyo is about to hitch Manchester Metropolis from Bournemouth within the January switch window, however he would have moved to Arsenal had the north London membership agreed to set off his £65m launch clause.
The report stated: “There’s a feeling that Arsenal would have been first selection had they been nicely positioned, however given the sluggish title protection, the uncertainty surrounding Mohamed Salah and the truth that Anfield sporting director Richard Hughes initially lured him to Bournemouth, many anticipated Liverpool to win.”
“Tottenham tried once more and supplied a really aggressive wage, however Semenyo politely declined the provide, with Metropolis and United now rising because the frontrunners.”
The paper added: “One of the vital talked about gamers for the longer term is Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo.”
“The 25-year-old grew up an Arsenal fan and was naturally all in favour of the potential of a transfer to the Emirates.
“The admiration is mutual. Arsenal have been impressed with Semenyo’s speedy improvement at Bournemouth.
“Whereas there was some contact between the events, it was clear from the outset that Arsenal’s curiosity was based mostly on a summer time transfer, not a January one.
“Manchester Metropolis seem to have emerged because the participant’s most well-liked choice as Semenyo is eager to maneuver instantly.”
