Semenyo emerges as top Premier League transfer contender this season

The Ghanaian winger Antoine Semenyo has been shortlisted as a top contender for the Premier League’s Transfer of the Season award. His impressive performances have drawn significant attention from football enthusiasts across the globe.

Since moving from Bournemouth to Manchester City in January 2026, Semenyo has already made a substantial impact. In just 17 league appearances for City, he has netted seven goals and provided one assist, showcasing his ability to deliver decisive contributions in high-stakes matches.

His form prior to the transfer was equally noteworthy. Playing for Bournemouth in the first half of the season, Semenyo scored 10 goals and registered three assists in 20 appearances, demonstrating his consistency and attacking prowess.

«Antoine Semenyo (Manchester City) – 17 matches, 10 wins, 5 draws, 2 losses, 7 goals, 1 assist. Since joining City in January from Bournemouth, Semenyo has upheld his strong form from the first half of the season, scoring seven goals and providing one assist in 17 appearances. In February alone, he found the net three times and set up one goal in five matches, earning him the EA SPORTS Player of the Month award—his first in the Premier League,» the Premier League’s official statement highlighted.

Semenyo now finds himself in direct competition with several elite forwards for the prestigious award, including João Pedro (Chelsea), Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal), Senne Lammens (Manchester United), Adrien Truffert (Bournemouth), Granit Xhaka (Sunderland), Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds United), and Rayan Cherki (Manchester City).