Sports News of Saturday, 31 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comTottenham Hotspur head coach, Thomas Frank has publicly confirmed that Spurs tried to sign Antoine Semenyo before the Ghanaian's transfer to Manchester City. Speaking ahead of Tottenham’s Premier League clash with Manchester City, Frank went against his usual practice of avoiding comments on players at other clubs by acknowledging that Spurs “did everything” to bring Semenyo to north London. “There’s no doubt it was clear that the club wanted to sign Antoine Semenyo. I think that’s a clear signal that the Lewis family is very committed,” he said. Thomas Partey plays through pain amid criticismsSemenyo eventually opted to join Manchester City in a deal worth around £62.5–£64 million, becoming one of the most significant African transfers of the winter window.

Source: GhanaWeb January 31, 2026 15:15 UTC