Romano: Semenho 60 million pounds + 5 million winter window release bonus, can only be activated in early January

On November 25, famous reporter Romano talked about the release clause in Antoine Semenho's contract in his personal podcast today, and explained its specific situation as follows:

The release clause is only valid for a limited time in the January transfer window and cannot be activated throughout the month. This is part of Bournemouth's strategy to ensure that if the clause is triggered, the club has time to find replacement players. Therefore, the clause does not last until deadline day or the final week, but is valid for a few days after the January transfer window opens.

This means that the terms can be activated early in the transfer window. The amount of the termination fee is 60 million pounds plus a floating clause of 5 million pounds, that is, the total price is 65 million pounds (60 million + 5 million). This clause only applies to the January transfer window.

Bournemouth prefers to keep players until the end of the season and sell them in the summer of 2026. This is the common wish of the club’s coach Andoni Illaura and the management. But the initiative in this matter is not in Bournemouth's hands, but depends on whether other clubs choose to activate the release clause - once triggered, Bournemouth will be unable to stop it.

It should be added that the amount of the release clause in the summer transfer window will be different from the current one. The current terms are 60 million + 5 million pounds, and the summer release fee will be reduced. However, for Bournemouth, even if the summer release clause is reduced to about 50 million pounds, the club can still accept the plan to sell players at a lower price through summer transfers. But the final decision still depends on the actions of other clubs and Semenho's own intentions, rather than Bournemouth's unilateral control.

Regarding potential purchasing clubs, Liverpool undoubtedly needs to focus on it. Liverpool are keeping a close eye on Semenho and regard him as one of their key signing targets. Although the club is still discussing internally whether to enter the market, Semenho has appeared on Liverpool's shortlist.

In addition, Manchester United also included players on the signing list last summer, and they were highly appreciated by coach Amorim at the time. However, Manchester United has subsequently invested heavily in the forward position to introduce Mbemo and others, and is currently satisfied with the configuration of this position.

Tottenham also showed strong interest and tried to sign him last summer, but ultimately failed. Manchester City is also paying attention to the winger market target in 2026. Although it is not sure whether it will take action in January, Semenho has been included in the investigation.

It is expected to trigger a multi-team competition, with Liverpool currently maintaining the strongest interest. Regarding Manchester United's plans for the 2026 transfer window, it is still unknown.