Iraola: This could be Semenyo's last match for Bournemouth

Cherries boss addresses speculation that his winger will leave in January transfer window

AFC Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola says Antoine Semenyo will face Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday but admits it could be the winger's final appearance for the club.

Media reports suggest Semenyo is close to joining Manchester City in the January transfer window, and Iraola addressed the speculation during his pre-match press conference on Tuesday. 

"Antoine will play tomorrow, yes," said Iraola. 

"If you ask me personally 'what do you think?', with all the noise and this, I think it could be the last game, but I cannot guarantee it. You know, it's my personal opinion because I understand the market and I understand the noise.

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"Right now there is nothing agreed, there is nothing signed so, for me, he's our player and I hope he continues. But my understanding also, because I've been in other markets before - at this club and others - is there is a chance it's his last game, yes.

"He has been very professional. He has dealt with this situation - whatever happens - very well. He's always been ready to play, to give everything, and I want him to play very well tomorrow, and let's see what happens later."

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