Iraola unfazed by growing transfer speculation around Antoine Semenyo

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola says he has no concerns about Antoine Semenyo’s future despite rising interest from several Premier League clubs.

His comments follow reports during the international window claiming the forward has a £65 million release clause, a figure that has fuelled speculation ahead of the January transfer period.

Semenyo, 25, signed a new five-year contract in July, but his strong start to the 2025-26 campaign has kept him firmly in the spotlight.

He has produced nine goal contributions in the league, a tally bettered only by Manchester City striker Erling Haaland. That form has drawn attention from Liverpool, Manchester United, Tottenham and Arsenal.

"We are in November. Antoine [Semenyo] is our player, he will continue to be our player. In January, you can ask me about the market," Iraola told reporters.

"But right now, I am not worried about the next market. I am not worried about the situation. In January, we will talk about whatever happened, the players we need."

Semenyo’s output has dipped since the October international break, with the forward going four league matches without a goal or assist. Before the break, he was averaging 2.4 shots and 1.4 key passes per game.

Those numbers have since fallen to 1.5 shots and 0.3 chances created, contributing to Bournemouth’s slide down the table.

Even so, the Cherries sit only one point behind fourth-placed Sunderland, and Semenyo remains central to their ambitions as the season progresses.

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