Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United are in danger of being left frustrated in their attempts to lure Antoine Semenyo to Anfield, Hotspur Way and Old Trafford respectively as Bournemouth are refusing to lower their demands heading into the summer transfer window, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.
Reds boss Arne Slot already knows that his goalkeeping department will be strengthened in the coming months, with Giorgi Mamardashvili poised to arrive in a £29million switch from Valencia after an agreement was reached last year, but he is threatening to go toe-to-toe with Spurs chief Ange Postecoglou and Red Devils head coach Ruben Amorim.
Tottenham did business with Bournemouth less than 12 months ago, with a club-record move worth £65million being finalised for Dominic Solanke, and they have joined the likes of Liverpool and Manchester United in looking to raid their Premier League rivals on the south coast as plans are made for next term.
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Ghana international set to boast lofty price tag for summer window
Liverpool, Tottenham and Manchester United are facing a battle to sign Semenyo, according to GMS sources, as Bournemouth remain adamant that they could hold onto him and will only consider allowing him to embark on a fresh challenge if one of his admirers are willing to pay a premium.
The Cherries are in a strong negotiating position as the wide forward still has four years remaining on a £50,000-per-week contract which does not include a release clause, complicating matters for Slot, Postecoglou and Amorim as they go in search of fresh firepower and creativity from the flanks.
GMS sources have been informed that interest from the likes of Liverpool, Tottenham and Manchester United has resulted in Bournemouth being prepared to hold out for £70million if suitors come knocking for Semenyo, who found the back of the net in a win over Fulham earlier this week, and they will not entertain offers below that figure.
Red Devils tactician Amorim is a firm admirer of the Ghana international, resulting in members of the Old Trafford recruitment department contemplating whether to test the Cherries' resolve with a formal bid even though they have limited finances, but Slot and Postecoglou are also keen on striking a summer deal.
There is a possibility that Liverpool and Tottenham could be put off upping the ante in their respective pursuits due to Semenyo's hefty price tag, despite holding an interest for a prolonged period, while GMS sources have learned that Chelsea are another Premier League side keeping tabs on his situation.
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GMS sources have been told that Semenyo is not the only Bournemouth key man on the radar of Liverpool, Tottenham and Chelsea as they are also eyeing Milos Kerkez and see the left-back as a better value option who could be easier to tempt away from the Vitality Stadium during the summer transfer window.
But the 25-year-old former Bristol City talisman - who has been described as an 'absolute star' by Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp - is still being considered as a potential arrival by influential figures at Anfield, Hotspur Way and Stamford Bridge, along with Manchester United.
Bournemouth are aiming to price Semenyo high in the market as they have outlined him as a prime Premier League talent, GMS sources understand, while Liverpool are considered the frontrunners to land teammate Kerkez even though there is still work to be done in order to get the deal over the line.
GMS senior correspondent Fabrizio Romano recently revealed that Bournemouth will attempt to avoid allowing up to four regular starters to head through the exit door in the coming months, which means that their domestic counterparts could be forced to move onto alternative targets as they bid to bolster their respective squads.
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