Arsenal are reportedly planning a surprise double swoop for Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo and Milos Kerkez in a bid to strengthen their squad for the 2024/25 season. After narrowly missing out on the Premier League title to Manchester City for two consecutive seasons, Mikel Arteta is determined to make this campaign the breakthrough year.
Currently, Arsenal sit in third place with 17 points from seven matches, just one point behind league leaders Liverpool and level with City, trailing only on goal difference. Despite being early in the season, reports suggest that the Gunners are already preparing for next summerās transfer window to maintain their competitive edge.
According to *Caught Offside*, Arsenal have set their sights on Semenyo and Kerkez, with Bournemouth valuing the duo at around ā¬80 million. Semenyo is seen as a potential backup for Bukayo Saka, while Kerkez could be lined up as a replacement for Oleksandr Zinchenko or Kieran Tierney. However, Arsenal are reportedly looking to negotiate a deal for less than Bournemouthās asking price.
Semenyo has made a strong start to the season, registering three goals and one assist in seven Premier League appearances. His performances have also attracted interest from rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola praised Semenyoās contributions last month, particularly for stepping up during difficult moments: āHe was the one to start carrying the team, even before scoring. You could see he was a bit angry, and sometimes that’s good. Heās taking more responsibility and finishing games strong.”
Iraola added that while Semenyo has shown progress, thereās still room for improvement: āHeās not the complete package yet, but heās getting there.ā
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