Chelsea decide against move for £65m Antoine Semenyo after making inquiries

Bournemouth winger has release clause in January

Liverpool and Manchester City favourites to sign him

Chelsea are not planning to pursue their interest in Antoine Semenyo after making a check on the Bournemouth winger. Semenyo, who is being targeted by Manchester City, Manchester United and Liverpool, has a £65m release clause in his contract that becomes active for a limited timeframe in January.

Chelsea have never been serious players in the race to sign Semenyo but they contacted the player’s camp to explore the conditions of a deal during the winter transfer window. The move was made simply due to a desire to find out what it would take to sign a forward who is being courted by some of the Premier League’s biggest teams.