Atoine Semenyo’s £65 million release clause is increasingly being viewed as value for money in a Premier League market where proven wide players in their prime rarely come cheap.
Manchester City have emerged as strong admirers of the Ghana international, with Pep Guardiola keen on adding a different profile to his attacking options as the title race intensifies.
While Semenyo’s chance-creation numbers and dribble success rate do not eclipse those of City wingers like Jérémy Doku or Savinho, his end product has stood out this season.
The Bournemouth forward boasts a superior goal-and-assist return compared to Doku, Savinho, Phil Foden and Omar Marmoush.
Notably, he has scored four goals and provided two assists directly after ball carries, placing him joint-top in the Premier League in that metric since early April.
His ability to drive directly at defences offers City an alternative attacking outlet as they chase leaders Arsenal.
With injuries to Oscar Bobb and Doku, and Marmoush away at the Africa Cup of Nations, Semenyo could provide both immediate and long-term value.
“He can drive forward with the ball vertically, rather than Doku, who comes in and out,” former England goalkeeper Rob Green told BBC 5 Live.
