Nicolo Zaniolo has turned down a move to Premier League newcomers Bournemouth. Representatives from Bournemouth flew by private plane to the Italian capital to try to persuade him to sign with the Cherries, but they were already aware of his intention to keep playing in Europe. The deal, which would have included a hefty wage increase, was turned down by Zaniolo. Roma is reportedly incensed about it and reserves the right to take action against him.
With the two teams poised to compete against one another in the Champions League’s round of 16, Zaniolo has been a target for both Tottenham and AC Milan this month. Spurs want to sign Zaniolo on a loan, and according to Sky Italia, AC Milan has requested for 24 hours to consider raising their offer for Zaniolo above the £17.6 million Roma is seeking. Zaniolo, who was recently cut from the Roma roster, has two goals this season in 19 outings across all competitions.
Striker Antoine Semenyo was transferred from Bristol City to Bournemouth for £10.5 million after the disappointment of Nicolo Zaniolo. Semenyo, who has scored eight goals in the Championship for Bristol City this season, will cost the Cherries £9 million plus £1.5 million in add-ons. The 23-year-old signs a four-and-a-half-year contract with the Premier League team, with a one-year extension option for the club.
The 23-year-old signs a four-and-a-half-year contract with the Premier League team, with a one-year extension option for the club. The Ghanaian international played 125 times for the Robins, contributing to 21 goals and 22 assists. Semenyo participated in the World Cup in Qatar and competed against Uruguay and Portugal. Semenyo joins goalkeeper Darren Randolph and winger Dango Ouattara as the third January additions to the south coast club.
“Antoine is a talented player who we have been keeping an eye on for a time,” Bournemouth chief executive Neill Blake said. “We’re happy to welcome him to the club because he has shown interest from somewhere else.”
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