AFC Bournemouth are preparing for a major attacking reshuffle, with Tottenham Hotspur forward Brennan Johnson emerging as a prime target to replace the departing Antoine Semenyo.
City Close In on Semenyo Swoop
The catalyst for this potential move is the imminent exit of Antoine Semenyo. Manchester City are accelerating talks to sign the 25-year-old Ghanaian winger and are positioned to trigger the release clause in his contract. Bournemouth inserted that clause last summer when Semenyo extended his deal after a stellar Premier League campaign.
The proposed transfer is valued at a significant £65 million. Bournemouth's former club, Bristol City, are due a 20% sell-on fee from any profit made on the £10 million they received for Semenyo in 2023.
Johnson Tipped as Ideal Replacement
In response, Bournemouth's recruitment team have identified Brennan Johnson as a leading candidate to fill the void. The 24-year-old Wales international joined Spurs from Nottingham Forest for £47.5 million just over two years ago but has found opportunities limited this season.
Under manager Thomas Frank, who succeeded Ange Postecoglou in June, Johnson has started only one of Tottenham's last seven matches. This is despite him being the club's leading goalscorer last season and scoring the winner in their Europa League final victory.
Spurs Open to Offers Amid Palace Interest
Tottenham are understood to be open to doing business for the player, although it remains unclear whether they would prefer a permanent sale or a loan deal. Crystal Palace are also known admirers of Johnson, adding potential competition for his signature.
For Bournemouth, securing a player of Johnson's profile and Premier League experience would be a strategic move to maintain their attacking threat following the loss of a key asset. The coming weeks will determine if the Cherries can successfully navigate this high-stakes transfer window shuffle.
