Bournemouth are lining up Abdul Fatawu as a potential replacement for Antoine Semenyo, who is expected to join Manchester City in early January.
That’s according to a report from the Daily Mail, who state that the Cherries see Fatawu as a direct replacement for Antoine Semenyo.
Semenyo is closing in on a move to Manchester City, with his representatives travelling to Manchester recently to conclude the deal.
The Daily Mail report claims that the Premier League outfit are “exploring a move” for Fatawu as a potential Semenyo replacement, the pair having played together a handful of times for Ghana.
After a successful loan spell, the Foxes triggered the buy option in the winger’s contract and signed him to a five-year contract in the summer of 2024.
It was also revealed in the article that Bournemouth have enquired about Nottingham Forest attacker James McAtee, but Fatawu is thought to be a better fit for the vacancy that Semenyo will leave.
They aren’t the only top-tier side to take an interest in the Leicester man, with Sunderland and Everton also believed to have asked about his availability in the summer.
Crystal Palace were also exploring a deal for Fatawu prior to his signing from Sporting, so it remains to be seen whether any of that trio reignite their interest to challenge Bournemouth.
Fatawu is midway through what is already a strong season for the Foxes, netting four goals and providing seven assists in 24 Championship outings.
That’s as part of a Leicester side somewhat struggling to adjust to the second tier after their one-season Premier League stop, currently lying in mid-table at the halfway point of the season.
It follows a relatively quiet experiment in the top tier, the Ghanian having made just 13 appearances, registering two assists, last season in the top tier.
The Leicester City winger expected to be available for around £30M.
