Arsenal is already looking to strengthen its squad for the 2025-2026 campaign. Mikel Arteta currently seeks the Bournemouth duo of Antoine Semenyo and Milos Kerkez.
The gunners are considering sealing a deal with this duo as they have been two standout performers for Bournemouth. These two players are tagged at a price of 80 million for now. Semeyo and Kerkez will be the perfect replacement as many players in the Arsenal squad are injured.
Mikel Arteta has seen his team make a great start to their 2024-2025 campaign. The Gunners have come very close to becoming Premier League champions over the past two seasons. They fell short just three points away from current title holders Manchester City. This season could be different as Pep Guardiola’s side are not in their best of forms.
Arsenal has faced plenty of injury blows this year. The Gunners captain Martin Odegaard was injured during the international break. This has created a gap in Arsenal’s midfield. Arteta has somehow managed to fix with players like Leandro Trossard and Bukayo Saka.
The problems have piled up as their star youngster was also injured in England’s Nation League match against Greece. He hobbled off the pitch a few minutes after halftime. The Englishman has returned to the arsenal camp to get treatment for his hamstring injury.
Arteta is under serious pressure as Arsenal will continue their Premier League journey next week. Gunners will face giants like Liverpool and Chelsea. The manager is eyeing out the 80-million-euro duo as perfect replacements.
Arsenal compete for the Bournemouth duo
The Gunners are actively looking for replacements for their injured players and also to strengthen their 2025-2026 squad. Mikel Arteta is keen to sign the Cherries duo of Milos Kerkez and Antoine Semenyo. These two players have been one of the most impressive players from Bournemouth.
According to the reports of CaughtOffside, Semenyo is being as a replacement for Bukayo Saka. The Ghanian attacker could fit in perfectly as the right winger for the club. Antoine has had an impressive start with the Cherries this season. He has scored three goals and assisted once in all 8 games.
The 24-year-old is a pacey attacker and is threatful on the counterattack. Sememyo is able to pick up difficult balls in the box and convert them into goal-scoring opportunities. He seems to be an almost perfect replacement for Saka.
Gunners are also interested in Milos Kerkez who is the left back for Bournemouth. The Hungarian boasts talent as he has one of the best physical stats in the club. He has also mastered crossing abilities. Kerkez has made 7 appearances for Bournemouth and has always impressed the boss Andoni Iraola.
Arsenal will have to pay a hefty 80-million-euro tag for the duo. The January transfer window will decide their final destination. Mikel Arteta would be fine with this deal as he looks to add young talents and strength to his squad.
Gunners face familiar competitors to sign Semenyo
Several competitors are interested in making a deal with Bournemouth right-winger Antoine Semenyo.
Bournemouth has recently parted ways with their star forward Dominic Sloanke. Tottenham Hotspur acquired the English attacker in a six-year-long contract for 65 million euros. Antoine Semenyo has filled the gaps well. He has impressed the management and fans so far.
Antoine has scored three goals and assisted once in the opening games for the club this season. The Cherries have signed a long-term contract with the Ghanian attacker. This lengthy contract has made it difficult for Premier League clubs to sign the 24-year-old
Bournemouth manager is impressed with Semenyo’s contribution to the team, he said-
“Antoine is doing well. He is scoring goals and has been a threat, but he has to continue”
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have set up huge deals for the Ghanian. There is rising interest from Newcastle United as boss Eddie Howe wants to strengthen the team’s attacking form. The next January transfer window will be a chance to see where the Bournemouth duo land.
The Gunners are the top contenders to sign this duo because they are looking for replacements for their injured players. These youngsters have a long career, and it will be interesting to see where they finally go. The next January transfer window will be exciting as top clubs will battle to acquire these youngsters.
Premier League clubs will look to progress in the competition will all of their players fit. Arsenal are facing severe problems with key players like Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka out of the team. The addition of the Bournemouth duo of Semenyo and Kerkez will be but a blessing in disguise for the club.
Arsenal are in top form but will consider strengthening their squad for the next campaign. Mikel Arteta will consider these resources because he is in need of replacements.
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