Bristol City are bracing themselves for late interest in the transfer window for striker Antoine Semenyo, as Bristol Live understands that Crystal Palace are readying a bid in the region of £12million for the Ghana international.
As first reported by The Sun on Sunday, Palace are turning to the 22-year-old after letting Christian Benteke leave to sign for DC United, and the situation could accelerate in the coming days.
Sporting director Dougie Freedman has been monitoring Semenyo’s progress for several years, and the forward’s breakout campaign last term, in which he scored eight goals and recorded 12 assists, has convinced the Eagles he can make the step up to the Premier League. Scouts have also been impressed with Semenyo’s technical skills and obvious physical attributes plus his pressing ability, lending himself to the top-flight game.
