Chelsea ‘want to sign Antoine Semenyo’ after ‘shock’ twist

Chelsea want to sign Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo in the summer and have been impressed by his performances this season.

That is according to former Man United and Blackburn chief scout Mick Brown, who remains very well-connected within the game, as he exclusively told Football Insider that the 25-year-old is considered ready to make the step up.

Semenyo has scored nine goals and provided four assists in 26 appearances so far this season, helping Bournemouth rise to seventh in the table.

The Blues have been concerned about the inconsistent form of their current wide options including Noni Madueke, while Mykhailo Mudryk is facing a long-term ban from football.

As a result, they are set to turn their attention to the transfer market in the summer, where a potential big-money move for Semenyo is now on the cards.

Bournemouth, meanwhile, are said to be keen to keep their best players at the club after their success so far this season, but may be powerless to stand in his way.

Chelsea join Liverpool in race to sign Antoine Semenyo

Football Insider revealed in December that Liverpool have also shown an interest in Semenyo, joining Newcastle in the race for his signature.

Brown, who has a wealth of experience in top-level player recruitment after over a decade at Man United during their most successful period, explained that Chelsea are the latest team to join the race and he wouldn’t be surprised to see the move take place.