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Antoine Semenyo Transfer from AFC Bournemouth to Manchester City

Semenyo was among the scorers for City against League One Exeter at the Etihad. This occurred a day after his £65 million ($87 million) move from Bournemouth was secured.

The transfer of Antoine Semenyo to Manchester City, where he was officially presented as a new player, was worth 75 million euros.

Pep Guardiola explained that many clubs wanted to sign Antoine Semenyo, revealed that City had been following the former Bournemouth player for several years, and stated that Semenyo will be part of the squad to face Exeter.

Antoine Semenyo joins Manchester City during the winter transfer window of 2026. Manchester City paid a total of 73.7 M€, which was slightly more than the player's 70 M€ release clause.

Manchester City have officially completed the signing of forward Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth. In an official statement posted on the Manchester City club website, Semenyo said that he is very proud to have joined the club. Manchester City director of football Hugo Viana added that Antoine is a very exciting signing for the football club. Viana also said Semenyo made it clear to them immediately that it was City he wanted to join and that his enthusiasm for the club has been clear throughout the process.

Manchester City have announced the signing of Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth on a long-term contract. The Ghana international winger has signed a contract at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2031. It is said that the transfer package is £62.5 million ($84m), with the fee possibly rising by a further £1.5m if certain targets are met.

Manchester City, managed by Pep Guardiola, has confirmed the signing of Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth. The club will pay the 72 million euros release clause for the Ghanaian winger. Semenyo scored the winning goal for Bournemouth in a 3-2 match against Tottenham Hotspur.

Manchester City have signed Antoine Semenyo from AFC Bournemouth. The 26-year-old player has signed a five-and-a-half-year contract that runs until 2031. The Athletic reported that Bournemouth will receive 72 million euros, 1.7 million euros in bonuses, and a 10% sell-on clause. Semenyo's final match for Bournemouth was against Spurs, where he scored the winning goal in the 90+5th minute.

Sky Sports reported that Antoine Semenyo passed his medical examination on Thursday evening and subsequently signed his contract with Manchester City. Semenyo is contracted to Manchester City until 2032.

According to Sky Sports, Antoine Semenyo is a Manchester City player following a deal with Bournemouth that could reach $86 million depending on incentives. Sky Sports also states that Semenyo has signed a five-and-a-half-year deal and that the Cherries have included a 10% sell-on clause in the deal with City.

Antoine Semenyo will join Manchester City. According to 'The Athletic', Manchester City and AFC Bournemouth have agreed on a payment model that differs from activating the 75 million euro release clause. The agreement involves an immediate payment of 72 million euros, with a potential for an additional 1.7 million euros in bonuses. The base payment will be spread over two years. AFC Bournemouth will also receive ten percent of any profit from a future resale of the player by Manchester City. A medical examination is scheduled for today, after which the Ghanaian winger is expected to sign a five-and-a-half-year contract.

Andoni Iraola confirmed it is now a matter of formalities before Antoine Semenyo finalizes his £65m move to the Etihad Stadium, and the player is expected to undergo a medical on Thursday. However, Jamie Redknapp suggested Liverpool is still competing for the player. Speaking on Sky Sports, Redknapp said he had heard that it might not be the certain outcome that is being widely discussed that Semenyo is going to have a medical at Man City. He added that there might still be an unexpected development.

Antoine Semenyo, a 26-year-old striker for Bournemouth and a Ghana international, is transferring to Manchester City for a record fee of 75 million euros. A full agreement has been reached between the clubs, and all documentation has been signed. Semenyo will undergo a medical examination in Manchester today, after which he will sign a long-term contract. According to reports, Semenyo chose Pep Guardiola's project despite interest from four other major Premier League clubs.

Bournemouth coach Andoni Iraola stated on BBC Match of the Day that Semenyo will sign with Manchester City in this January transfer window. Pep Guardiola's club will pay a 75 million euro release clause to immediately sign the Ghanaian winger from the Cherries, and will not wait for the summer.

Fabrizio Romano reports that Antoine Semenyo has secured a transfer to Manchester City. The 25-year-old forward from Bournemouth has passed his medical examination and will sign a long-term contract with the club. Manchester City will pay a fixed amount of 75 million euros to acquire Semenyo from Bournemouth before the release clause in his contract expires on January 10. Semenyo's contract with Bournemouth was set to run until the summer of 2030. He scored nine goals and had three assists in twenty matches in the first half of the season. At Manchester City, he will compete with Savinho, Jérémy Doku, and Rayan Cherki.

Antoine Semenyo is scheduled to have a medical at Manchester City after playing for Bournemouth against Tottenham on Wednesday night. The £65 million forward will then travel the following morning to finalize the transfer. Semenyo has medical testing scheduled for Thursday and could make his debut for City in the FA Cup against Exeter City at the weekend. As a result of the transfer, his former club Bristol City will receive approximately £11m.

According to Sky Sports, official steps for Antoine Semenyo will be taken on Wednesday evening. The player's release clause of 75 million euros expires on Friday. Semenyo will undergo a medical examination on Thursday and, if the examination is successful, he will then sign his contract with Manchester City. Andoni Iraola stated that his personal opinion, with all the noise, is that this could be Semenyo's last match, but he cannot guarantee it. The manager said this is his opinion because he understands the market and the noise around the situation. Iraola added that for now there is no agreement and nothing is signed, so Semenyo is still their player and he hopes he will continue.

Sky Sports reports that Antoine Semenyo is scheduled to undergo a medical examination at Manchester City on Thursday and that all parties have agreed to the transfer. The player has a clause allowing him to leave Bournemouth for a fee of 74 million euros, which expires on Friday.

Antoine Semenyo played the full 90 minutes against the Gunners. According to a report by David Ornstein, Semenyo will play against Spurs before completing a move to Man City. Ornstein also posted on X that Semenyo is scheduled to play his last game for Bournemouth against Spurs, after which steps will be taken to finalize his move. The player is expected to become Man City's third most expensive signing of all time, behind only Gvardiol and Jack Grealish.

Sky Sports in Germany reports that Bournemouth were prepared to pay 40m euros (£34.7m) for Stuttgart and Germany winger Jamie Leweling as a replacement for their winger Antoine Semenyo, who is nearing a transfer to Manchester City.

Team Talk reports that Manchester City are signing Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth.

According to The Transfers Podcast, a deal for Antoine Semenyo failed because the player, who had previously agreed to terms, discovered he would receive a significantly lower salary than other new arrivals Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo. The podcast also reported that he is set to sign for Manchester City.

Andoni Iraola expects Antoine Semenyo to play against Tottenham on Wednesday despite his impending move to Manchester City. Iraola stated that the situation has not changed and he expects him to play in the next game. The manager said that there is a lot of speculation which he cannot control. He added that Antoine is their player and will continue playing until he is told that he is not.

According to DaveOCKOP, Manchester City are willing to pay Antoine Semenyo around £180,000 per week with additional bonuses, and the club has joined the pursuit for the player with a large salary offer. Speaking on Sky Sports’ Indo Sport podcast, Mark Ogden said that he thinks the deal will be completed but would be surprised if Semenyo plays on Saturday against Arsenal. Ogden stated that if the player does play, it could create a risk. He added that City are prepared to trigger the release clause, so he does not know the reason for the delay. Ogden also said that if the escape clause is triggered, there is little to negotiate, and there is a sense that Liverpool might enter the negotiations, but it seems Semenyo has decided to go to City. According to TEAMtalk’s transfer insider, Graeme Bailey, Man City and Bournemouth are now formalising their contracts over Semenyo. Bailey also reports that Semenyo has already agreed on personal terms with Pep Guardiola’s side.

Antoine Semenyo remains at Bournemouth despite a transfer to Manchester City having seemed inevitable. Andoni Iraola is adamant that the Ghana international is remaining for now.

Antoine Semenyo is expected to be announced as a new signing for Manchester City, should nothing unexpected happen in the next few hours. The transfer negotiation could amount to nearly R$ 500 million. His contract with Bournemouth includes a release clause of £65 million, which equates to R$ 482 million at the current exchange rate. The clause is valid only until the 10th, which has prompted Manchester City's management to expedite closing the deal. Pep Guardiola's club is, for now, refusing to comment on the prospective signing.

Discussions between Manchester City and Bournemouth are intensifying for the transfer of Antoine Semenyo. Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola stated that negotiations are advanced but nothing is finalized. Iraola said that Antoine will play in the next match and the idea is that he is available for the two consecutive home games. The manager expressed hope that Semenyo can stay longer but added that he does not know what will happen. He stated it is not the idea that this is the player's last match and reiterated that nothing is signed. Iraola said he understands the media noise, but Antoine is their player and he hopes and wants to keep him for a long time, though he does not know the outcome. Additionally, Paintsil is cited as saying that Semenyo is worth well over 40 million euros. Bournemouth will only allow the player to be transferred under optimal financial conditions.

Manchester City have agreed to trigger a payment clause in Antoine Semenyo's Bournemouth contract, which was inserted over the summer, and the player is waiting to complete the formalities of his move. Semenyo had expressed a wish for the move to be completed as soon as the window opened, but Bournemouth boss Iraola had asked for the deal to be delayed. According to Graeme Bailey, Semenyo has told Bournemouth he will not refuse to play for the club against Arsenal or Tottenham if picked, after Iraola's position on the matter prevailed. Castles added that Bournemouth expect to keep the player for the next two games. The club is waiting until the end of the clause's validity period, which is valid for the first 10 days of January only, before allowing him to leave.

The Transfers Podcast understands that Antoine Semenyo is close to completing a January move to Manchester City. Bournemouth are letting the player's release clause run its course before allowing him to leave.

Sources have told ESPN that Manchester City are in advanced talks to sign Antoine Semenyo and that Pep Guardiola's side is hoping to conclude a deal for the Bournemouth winger early in the window. Further talks with Semenyo's representatives are planned for this week, and Bournemouth have been informed of City's intention to meet the player's £65 million release clause. Semenyo can leave for that fee before January 10. Manager Iraola did not dispute reports that a move is close, stating that nothing has been signed but that conversations are taking place. He said he understands the noise around the situation but added that Antoine is their player.

Antoine Semenyo is close to completing a £65million transfer to Manchester City. According to TEAMtalk, Semenyo's camp informed Bournemouth that he should not be playing, but confirmed he will not withhold his services. City accelerated talks with Bournemouth on Thursday and the two clubs are now formalising their contracts. Semenyo has already agreed to terms and was anticipating a medical this weekend, but he could now feature against Arsenal instead. City would rather Semenyo did not play, but currently, manager Iraola will be able to select him.

Antoine Semenyo is set to depart for Manchester City in a deal for his £65 million release clause, which expires on January 10. However, manager Iraola has stated that nothing has been signed. Iraola confirmed that conversations are taking place. The forward will be available for Bournemouth's games against Arsenal and Tottenham on January 7. His manager said he thinks the idea is for him to be available for at least these two home games.

An agreement has been reached for Antoine Semenyo to transfer to Manchester City from Bournemouth. The clubs are now preparing the paperwork, and the date of the move is expected to be clarified within the next 24 hours.

A full agreement on personal terms has been reached between Manchester City and Antoine Semenyo, according to transfer news expert Krrish. It is expected that the 25-year-old right winger will sign a contract valid until 2030, which includes an option for an additional year. The Ghanaian international has received several offers for a transfer this winter but is determined to join Pep Guardiola's team. The transfer is expected to cost a total of £65 million (€74.5 million), according to the same source. The fixed fees of £60 million (€68.76 million) are expected to be paid over 3 years, and the remaining £5 million (€5.73 million) are bonuses. Officials at Manchester City would like to finalize the transfer in the next few hours, with an official announcement expected within two days. The forward's current contract with Bournemouth runs until June 2030, and his annual salary is €4,476,194.

According to Romano, Antoine Semenyo's move to Manchester City could be finalised at any moment, and the deal is almost ready. Contacts between Manchester City and Bournemouth on Tuesday were very positive. The contract is almost prepared, and only some final details on the agent's side are left to be settled. Manchester City and Semenyo's agents have been discussing these details in the last 24 hours. The player's preference is to join Manchester City in the January transfer window, and Chelsea also made some enquiries to sign him.

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has insisted that winger Antoine Semenyo’s proposed transfer to Manchester City is not as close to completion as reports suggest. After Semenyo opted to prioritise a move to City, the two clubs began discussing the details of his £65 million release clause, which is valid for the first 10 days of the January window. Discussions are so advanced that there was surprise to see Semenyo line up for Bournemouth in Tuesday’s 2–2 draw with Chelsea. Iraola told BBC’s Match of the Day that Semenyo is a massive player for them and he will still be with them, adding that it is definitely not the last game he has played for the club. According to BBC Sport, the plan is for Semenyo to remain at the club for the Arsenal fixture on January 3, and Bournemouth want him to stay for the subsequent meeting with Tottenham Hotspur. Depending on the terms of his release clause, City may have to grant permission to Bournemouth to keep Semenyo temporarily.

Antoine Semenyo has reached an agreement on all terms with Manchester City. Semenyo was a target for Liverpool, Manchester United, and Tottenham, and all three clubs negotiated with the player before he made his decision to join City. Fabrizio Romano reported that there was significant progress in negotiations between Bournemouth and City yesterday. The deal is reported to be close to completion, with only the final details remaining to be settled, and the transfer is expected to be completed soon. Bournemouth had wanted to keep Semenyo on loan until the end of the season but came to understand that this was not possible. The club desires for him to play in two upcoming matches, against Arsenal on January 3 and Tottenham on January 7, prior to his departure. City wants Semenyo to be available to Guardiola from January 4 for the match against Chelsea.

Antoine Semenyo is expected to move to Manchester City in January. According to Ben Jacobs, Pep Guardiola’s side were expected to sign the winger from Bournemouth on 1 January. There is a theory that Manchester City has delayed Semenyo's move so the player can be available for Bournemouth one last time against Arsenal. The suggestion is that the deal was delayed because City feel Bournemouth have a better chance of taking points against Arsenal if Semenyo is in their squad. When asked if the previous match was Semenyo’s farewell, Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola stated that it was not the last time he would play in a Bournemouth shirt. Iraola also confirmed that Semenyo would be available to feature against Arsenal at the weekend.

Antoine Semenyo is very close to signing for Manchester City. Sources revealed that Manchester City have agreed personal terms with Semenyo and also agreed a payment structure with Bournemouth over an initial £60m fee. A move is now expected to be completed on Thursday, the day the January transfer window opens. Semenyo only needs to pass a medical to finalise the deal.

Because Antoine Semenyo is expected to join Manchester City in the coming days, he was hugged by his teammates and said goodbye to the visiting fans after the match.

Manchester City is close to reaching an agreement with Bournemouth for the signing of 25-year-old Ghanaian winger Antoine Semenyo for 65 million pounds, which is approximately 74 million euros. Negotiations are at an advanced stage, with talks in the last 48 hours focused on finalizing the last details of the deal for January. Manchester City has agreed to pay the release clause in the player's contract. Semenyo's agents were in Manchester yesterday to finalize the personal agreement. Discussions continued today and, according to the BBC, a total agreement is close to being reached. The winter transfer window opens Thursday.

Antoine Semenyo is nearing a transfer to Manchester City. According to Sky Sport, both clubs have almost reached a full agreement over a winter transfer for the player, who has a release clause in his contract. Talks between City and Bournemouth have intensified in the past 24 hours, bringing a full agreement near. Semenyo has a clause that permits him to leave in the winter for 74.4 million and has agreed to the transfer for some time. While the final details are currently under discussion for the transfer to be completed soon, the completion will not occur until 2026. Semenyo's release clause is valid only from January 1, 2026.

According to Team Talk, Bournemouth have identified Brennan Johnson as a potential replacement for Antoine Semenyo, who is reportedly close to joining Manchester City.

Manchester City have agreed personal terms with Antoine Semenyo, who has verbally agreed to the deal. According to Graeme Bailey, following discussions with Bournemouth on Monday evening, the transfer is expected to be completed in the next 48 hours. Manchester City have a broad agreement to pay a £60m fee over three instalments, with an additional £5m in add-ons. There were positive talks on Monday regarding the payment structure for Semenyo’s release clause. Ben Jacobs reports that Bournemouth also expect the move to be formalised within the next 48 hours. While Bournemouth hope Semenyo can make a final appearance against Chelsea on Tuesday, the player is expected to insist he will not feature to avoid jeopardising the deal.

Talksport reports that AFC Bournemouth expects the transfer of Antoine Semenyo to Manchester City to be completed within the next 48 hours and before the year ends. Final talks between Manchester City and the representatives of Antoine Semenyo were scheduled for Monday, where the parties apparently achieved a final breakthrough. Manchester City will activate the release clause for Antoine Semenyo and pay around 75 million euros to AFC Bournemouth.

Sky Sports reports that representatives of Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo are expected in Manchester to finalize the terms of a future contract. Manchester City has initiated direct discussions with Bournemouth concerning the player's £65 million release clause, with negotiations anticipated to enter a decisive phase during the week. Additionally, Semenyo's representatives are required to reach an agreement with Manchester City officials on the personal terms of a long-term contract at the Etihad Stadium. Currently, Manchester City is the sole club to have made an official approach to Bournemouth regarding the release clause, which is activatable from January 1 to January 10.

Manchester City has started substantive discussions with Bournemouth to recruit winger Antoine Semenyo. According to Sky Germany, Antoine Semenyo has a contractual agreement with Manchester City. The two clubs need to agree on the terms for payment of the player's release clause, which is 75 million euros. The Ghanaian international appears likely to move to Etihad Stadium in January.

According to Mick Brown, Antoine Semenyo has decided to join Man City in January. Semenyo has spoken to his agent and the people involved in the deal about his preferred destination, and the clubs have been told about his decision. Man City are now seeking to complete the deal quickly. The appeal of playing under Pep Guardiola is mentioned as a factor in Semenyo's decision.

Manchester City and Liverpool are competing for Antoine Semenyo. Manchester City initially seemed likely to sign the player, but this is now less certain. Antoine Semenyo's contract with Bournemouth includes a clause that allows him to leave for a fixed fee of 75 million euros, and this clause expires on January 10. According to the BBC, Antoine Semenyo wants to decide his future as soon as possible and aims to know his destination before January 1. It is reported that Bournemouth hopes to keep Antoine Semenyo for as long as possible, at least for their matches on January 3 and January 7, 2026.

Bournemouth are preparing for a potential late move from Liverpool for winger Antoine Semenyo, despite growing expectations that he is getting closer to a move to Manchester City. It is widely reported that Antoine Semenyo prefers to join Pep Guardiola’s Man City side. Guardiola’s side are understood to have made the most concrete advances so far, and the player himself wants to resolve his future quickly. Semenyo reportedly wants clarity by January 1, as his £65 million release clause is set to expire shortly after the window opens, which gives interested clubs a short period to act without entering extended negotiations with Bournemouth.

Rumours suggested Antoine Semenyo's proposed move to Manchester City could be disrupted. According to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City remain convinced that Semenyo wants to join them and they will try to complete the deal as soon as possible. Manchester City have an agreement with Semenyo and are in discussions with Bournemouth. Semenyo's £65 million release clause is valid until 10 January, and City and Bournemouth will be in contact again over the next few days to try to complete the deal.

Manchester City have reached an agreement to sign Antoine Semenyo. Sources at the club are confident they are in a strong position to secure the player's signature and claim he has stated his intention to join them. Bournemouth have only held talks with Manchester City in recent days regarding a deal and how the £65m fee will be paid. Semenyo is yet to finalise his personal terms with Manchester City, but an agreement on terms is expected by January 1. He has reiterated to Bournemouth that he wants to leave in the opening days of 2026.

Antoine Semenyo is expected to leave AFC Bournemouth this winter and has a release clause of approximately 75 million euros for the first weeks of January. Manchester City, Liverpool, and Manchester United are prepared to pay this amount. In recent days, Manchester City has become the favorite. The Daily Mail and Telegraph report that Semenyo has already decided to move to Pep Guardiola. According to the Times, a meeting, which could be the final one, between Semenyo's side and Manchester City is happening today. The Ghanaian player wants to select his next club by the end of this calendar year and has set a deadline of January 1st. If Semenyo and Manchester City do not have an agreement by that date, other clubs will have an opportunity again.

Dean Jones revealed that the potential for immediate success at the Etihad influenced Antoine Semenyo's choice to join Pep Guardiola’s side. Sources indicate that Semenyo will have a versatile role at Man City. It is understood that while Semenyo will be used on the left at times, the main plan involves Jeremy Doku on the left, Erling Haaland in the center, and Semenyo on the right.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Antoine Semenyo has decided to join Manchester City. Manchester City are prepared to try to reach an agreement with Bournemouth and will enter into direct, club-to-club negotiations after having agreed terms with the player. The two clubs will be in direct contact from tomorrow to try to finalize the agreement. If they cannot agree on a package, Manchester City are still prepared to pay his release clause. Semenyo is looking forward to the opportunity to play under Pep Guardiola and to join the Man City project.

According to talkSPORT, Antoine Semenyo is expected to join Manchester City, a move that could lead to young winger Oscar Bobb leaving the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City is close to signing Antoine Semenyo, having surpassed all competition to trigger his 75 million euro release clause before January 1st.

According to Sami Mokbel, speaking on BBC Sport, Antoine Semenyo is keen for his move to Manchester City to be done as quickly as possible and wants the transfer completed by January 1st. Mokbel also reported that Bournemouth is keen to keep him for their upcoming fixtures. Mokbel stated that the Cherries would ideally like to have him until January 10th, which is when his £65m release clause is valid until. Sources indicate Bournemouth may want Semenyo to play versus Arsenal and Tottenham ahead of the January 10 deadline. The same sources indicate the player is keen for a swift conclusion. Formal steps are expected in the next 48 hours.

According to The Athletic journalist David Ornstein, Antoine Semenyo would have joined Arsenal if Arteta and sporting director Berta had made a bid for the Bournemouth winger, but the player is now moving to Manchester City.

According to the BBC, Antoine Semenyo is in advanced negotiations to sign for Manchester City. A clause allows Semenyo to leave Andoni Iraola's team this January for 72 million euros plus 5 million in variables. This clause is only valid until January 10.

Graeme Bailey reported Manchester City's belief that Antoine Semenyo will be at the Etihad Stadium in the middle of the season. According to Mike McGrath, Manchester City are in a strong position to pursue a deal for Antoine Semenyo after Chelsea ended their interest, though a deal would require player(s) to leave Man City in January.

According to 90min, Manchester City's imminent acquisition of Antoine Semenyo has emboldened Tottenham Hotspur to resume negotiations regarding a move for Savinho.

According to Sky Sports, Manchester City is interested in AFC Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo and is likely to make the first major top transfer of 2026. The same report states that City is ahead of other candidates such as Liverpool and Manchester United, while Chelsea and Tottenham are said to have withdrawn. To acquire Semenyo, City is likely to activate his buyout clause of £65 million, which is just under €75 million. This clause becomes effective on January 1, and there is a possibility that City will first negotiate the payment terms with Bournemouth.

Bournemouth player Antoine Semenyo decided to go to the blue half of the city. The decisive factors in his decision were the attraction of Champions League football and the opportunity to play under Pep Guardiola.

Fabrizio Romano reports that Manchester City has been working in the last 12 hours to speed up negotiations for Antoine Semenyo. According to The Athletic, a key factor in Semenyo's intention to join Pep Guardiola's team is his desire to win titles. Bournemouth's coach, Andoni Iraola, commented on the speculation surrounding Semenyo, expressed a desire not to lose him, and acknowledged that the situation is out of his control.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Antoine Semenyo wants to move to Manchester City this winter. Manchester City are currently in talks with Bournemouth about the price for Semenyo. The club management of Manchester City hopes to finalize the transfer in the coming days so that Semenyo can start in Manchester at the beginning of January. This week, Manchester City and Bournemouth will meet to discuss the terms. Semenyo's contract has a release clause of £65 million (€74.5 million). Manchester City want to discuss a different payment structure and payment terms with Bournemouth.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea will not activate the €74M release clause for Antoine Semenyo, which is valid during the first ten days of January, and are not in the bidding for the Bournemouth player. The Athletic indicated that the winger or forward is inclined to join Manchester City, which has intensified its efforts in recent hours after their sporting director, Hugo Viana, opened talks seeking an immediate response from the player.

Antoine Semenyo was approached in recent months by Tottenham, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Manchester City. Tottenham showed interest, but Semenyo was not interested in joining them, while Chelsea and Liverpool did not proceed further. The transfer developed into a choice between Manchester United and Manchester City. According to David Ornstein and Fabrizio Romano, Antoine Semenyo's preference is to join Manchester City in January. Fabrizio Romano reports that Manchester City are expected to complete all formal steps for the deal in the coming days. There is a release clause in Semenyo's contract for this winter, which Manchester City will need to pay.

According to David Ornstein, Antoine Semenyo has chosen Manchester City as his preferred January destination and is leaning towards joining them over the Red Devils. Nothing is finalized as the window is not yet open, and his clear preference is currently a move to Manchester City. Semenyo has a €74 million release clause that must be triggered by 10 January. He feels that by joining Manchester City, he will have a better chance of winning trophies than if he were to join Amorim's inconsistent Red Devils.

Fabrizio Romano and The Athletic report that Manchester City are interested in Antoine Semenyo. It is reported that Manchester City are in talks with Semenyo's entourage. According to Romano, Manchester City currently have the best chance of signing Semenyo and are actively trying to sign him in recent days. The Citizens reportedly want a quick answer from the player to beat the competition. Semenyo has a release clause for the winter transfer window valued at 65 million pounds and is under contract with AFC Bournemouth until mid-2030.

According to the Telegraph, Liverpool are prepared to stop their efforts to sign Antoine Semenyo, which would increase the likelihood of the winger signing for Manchester City.

Manchester United, Manchester City, and Liverpool are interested in Bournemouth attacker Antoine Semenyo. According to a report from The Guardian, Manchester City are second in terms of his preference. Pep Guardiola has described Semenyo as an extraordinary player.

According to Team Talk, Manchester City are the leading contenders for Antoine Semenyo, and discussions are reportedly advanced. The club's appeal is increased by a tactical fit under Pep Guardiola, and Manchester City’s Champions League history and fluid system are suitable for Semenyo’s counter-attacking ability. This maintains their position ahead of United despite United's momentum. However, a potential obstacle is the uncertainty regarding whether Pep Guardiola will remain as manager after this season.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City have started talks to sign Antoine Semenyo, who is expected to move in January. The club called this week and are in direct talks. A £65m release clause is reportedly valid until approximately day 10, and the decision on his future rests with the player.

Fabrizio Romano announced that Antoine Semenyo could leave Bournemouth this winter and that his release clause is over 74 million euros. According to the report, Manchester City called Bournemouth's management this week and insisted on the transfer during discussions.

According to Mark Brus, Manchester United are prepared to complete a double transfer worth £170 million ($227.3 million) to sign Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo and Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, but Manchester City will make every effort to sign both players instead.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City contacted Antoine Semenyo's representatives this week. Initial phone calls occurred at the beginning of the week to investigate the terms of a potential transfer. Antoine Semenyo's release clause is approximately 70 million euros, and it is set to decrease to 55 million euros in the upcoming summer. The decision now rests with Semenyo regarding whether to complete the season on the south coast or transfer to a top club in January.

Antoine Semenyo remains Manchester United's top target in the attacking areas, and the club is said to be in active discussions with other teams including Liverpool, Tottenham and Manchester City. The decision on which team to join will be made by the Bournemouth player. According to Jacobs, City and United have approached Bournemouth in the last 48 hours to inquire about Semenyo’s release clause, which is approximately £65m (€74m). Teams such as City and Tottenham could compel United to act by attempting to sign the player in January.

Fabrizio Romano said that City and United both called in the last 48 hours. It is reported that Manchester City are in the leading position to sign Antoine Semenyo, ahead of competitors such as Liverpool and Tottenham.

A release clause of 72 million euros plus 5 million in variables allows Ghana international Antoine Semenyo to leave Bournemouth starting in January. Manchester City is one of five 'Big Six' clubs interested in Semenyo and appears to be the leading contender for him.

Manchester City are making a strong effort to sign Antoine Semenyo, and reports suggest they have an agreement on terms with the player. According to Sky Sports, Pep Guardiola’s side are in the leading position to sign him.

According to TEAMtalk, Manchester City have reportedly taken the lead in the effort to sign Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth and are prepared to activate his £65 million release clause. Sources close to the club indicate that City are prepared to act promptly once the January window opens, with a formal offer potentially arriving in the first week. The club’s financial strength means meeting the £65m clause would not be a problem, and personal terms are not anticipated to be an obstacle. City manager Pep Guardiola is believed to admire Semenyo’s versatility and intensity, viewing him as a player who can operate across the front line or as an impact substitute in key fixtures.

Antoine Semenyo prefers Liverpool as his January destination, while Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham are also interested in him. He has a €74m release clause that will only be active for a limited period in the winter window. Semenyo would be open to joining any of the interested clubs.

CaughtOffside reports that Manchester City have agreed terms with Bournemouth regarding a £65 million ($86.5 million) move for Antoine Semenyo.

Antoine Semenyo had agreed terms with Man City, and Liverpool have matched their offer to the player. Both clubs have satisfied his demands with their respective contract offers, so his future for January is dependent on his personal preference. Both Liverpool and City are attempting to get an agreement finalized now to be in a strong position when the window opens in January. Any interested party must meet his £65m release clause. According to top sources, Semenyo can leave Bournemouth for that amount. The clause expires before January 10th and is no longer valid for the rest of the month. The Cherries have another clause for £5m less that becomes active in the summer transfer window.

Team Talk reports that Manchester City have increased contact with Antoine Semenyo's representatives. The report also states that the 25-year-old would prefer to join City over Spurs, and that the club believes its position is favourable for signing him.

Manchester City are interested in Antoine Semenyo. His Bournemouth contract includes a release clause worth £65m, which is comprised of £60m plus £5m in add-ons. TEAMtalk reported that while Semenyo would be open to joining any interested club, he sees his future at Liverpool.

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur both enquired about Antoine Semenyo before he signed a new contract with Bournemouth, which includes a £65 million release clause. United face competition from Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool for the attacker. It is City in particular that United will need to overcome to sign Semenyo, as Fraser Fletcher reported that Pep Guardiola’s side are frontrunners.

According to a recent claim from The Times, the Reds believe Manchester City will sign Antoine Semenyo. Paul Joyce contributed in part to that report.

According to Ghana head coach Otto Addo, Antoine Semenyo is ready to advance his career with a move away from the Premier League side. Manchester City have been linked with a move for the 25-year-old. Semenyo's Bournemouth contract contains a €74 million (£65m) release clause that will be active in January. He has attracted interest from several major clubs.

Antoine Semenyo will be available in the early stages of the window due to a €74 million release clause. The Ghana international's form has resulted in interest from City, Liverpool and Tottenham. A quick decision is needed because the clause expires at a certain point to give Bournemouth enough time to find a replacement. Man City may wait for Semenyo until the summer, when his clause will become cheaper, because their desire to add attacking reinforcements is not as strong as Spurs'. However, a January move is plausible.

Manchester City are considered favourites for Antoine Semenyo, a move that is at the express wish of Pep Guardiola. City, Liverpool and Tottenham are all evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of acquiring the player now rather than later.

Goal.com reports that Tottenham are prepared to increase their interest in Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo. The north London club is preparing to rival both Liverpool and Manchester City for the winger in January. Semenyo's contract includes a release clause valued at £65 million.

It is reported that Manchester City wants to activate the €74 million purchase option for Antoine Semenyo in January. According to the media outlet Indykaila News, the Skyblues cannot recruit the player until they sell a player with a high market value.

According to TEAMtalk, Manchester City want to add a dynamic winger and have already made contact with Bournemouth to explore the details of a potential deal. Antoine Semenyo's new contract contains a £65million release clause that can be triggered in the first two weeks of the January transfer window, which would allow Bournemouth enough time to sign a replacement. If Semenyo does not move in the January transfer window, the price of the release clause drops in the summer of 2026 to a figure understood to be over £50million. Manchester United and Tottenham both made approaches for the 25-year-old in the summer and could renew their interest when the January transfer window opens. Liverpool are also interested in signing him and their pursuit is reportedly being led by Richard Hughes, who was technical director at Bournemouth when they signed the winger from Bristol City in January 2023.

According to reports, Manchester City is planning a transfer for 2026 and is targeting Antoine Semenyo. Semenyo has become a key player at Bournemouth. Bournemouth will be unwilling for him to leave in January unless the €74 million clause in his contract is triggered.

According to reports, Manchester City are close to intervening in Liverpool's attempt to sign Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth. City are prepared to activate the £65 million release clause in the forward’s contract.

Manchester City are reportedly considering a move to trigger Antoine Semenyo’s £65 million release clause at Bournemouth in January. According to The Times, City are one of a number of clubs monitoring Semenyo’s situation. The publication states that City are not fully committed to making a move, but there is a feeling that signing him in January could help them reduce the gap to league leaders Arsenal.

According to a report from The Times, Manchester City are seriously considering activating Antoine Semenyo’s release clause on New Year’s Day. Semenyo is a Bournemouth player, and he can be signed in the first half of January for £60m plus £5m in add-ons. To complete a transfer, City would need to agree personal terms with Semenyo and have the winger pass a medical. The report adds that a transfer being completed on the first day of the window is a viable possibility. Due to the release clause, Bournemouth would be unable to prevent an exit.

According to The Athletic, Manchester City management is seriously considering activating Antoine Semenyo's £65 million release clause, which becomes active in January 2025. Bournemouth's manager, Andoni Iraola, wants to keep the winger. It is stated that it will be very difficult to resist the £65 million offer. Bournemouth owner Bill Foley previously said that the club cannot keep the player if the right offer comes.

According to The Times, Manchester City has targeted Antoine Semenyo ahead of the winter transfer window and is currently studying him closely. The publication reports that due to competition and Bournemouth's reluctance to let a key player leave mid-season, the only apparent option in January is to trigger the release clause in his contract. The clause is set at £65 million, which is approximately €74 million.

According to Goal.com, Liverpool are considering a £65 million move for Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo in January. Liverpool are now deciding whether to move for the winger then or face competition from their Premier League rivals, including Manchester City, next summer.

Liverpool are still considered the leading contenders to sign Antoine Semenyo despite intense interest from Manchester City. This follows the emergence of a crucial factor that could give Arne Slot’s side an advantage in the competition to sign the Bournemouth player.

Manchester City have intense interest in Antoine Semenyo, who has a release clause in his contract valued at £65 million (€74.2m) in January. The i Paper have claimed, however, that Manchester City are more likely to make a move for him in the summer rather than in January. It is understood that Semenyo’s release clause will drop to below £60m (€68.4m) next summer, and Bournemouth’s preference is to keep the 25-year-old until the end of the season. Semenyo is also said to be happy at Bournemouth and not pushing to leave, but a concrete proposal from either Manchester City or Liverpool could change his stance. Tottenham and Manchester United have also been linked to Semenyo.

According to talkSPORT, Pep Guardiola is urging Manchester City's management to pursue Antoine Semenyo, the Ghanaian striker from Bournemouth. Semenyo earns an annual salary of 4,476,194 euros. John Paintsil states that Semenyo is worth well over 40 million euros.

It is reported that Liverpool are the favourites to sign Antoine Semenyo, even with strong interest from Arsenal and Man City.

The Athletic considers Manchester City as one of the most likely destinations for Antoine Semenyo. United are prepared to offer Semenyo his favoured No.24 shirt in order to convince him to reject Liverpool or City. Fabrizio Romano confirmed the existence of a release clause valued at £60 million plus £5 million in add-ons, stating there is up to a 70 percent chance of Semenyo joining a Premier League giant in January. Romano also confirmed that Semenyo is a player to monitor during the January transfer window. According to IndyKaila, the player from Ghana chose to sign a new contract with his club over the summer after declining an opportunity to join both Man Utd and Tottenham, and he opted to include a release clause in the agreement.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City is interested in Antoine Semenyo.

Antoine Semenyo's contract includes a clause of more than 73 million euros, and Manchester City would be ready to pay this amount to sign him.

According to The Sun, Semenyo is considered an ideal prospect to revitalize the Manchester City attack, especially in the absence of AFCON-bound Omar Marmoush. His versatility and two-footedness are noted as appealing qualities for Pep Guardiola’s side.

According to 'The Athletic', the winger's AFC Bournemouth contract, which runs until 2030, contains a buyout clause of around 74 million euros that can be activated as early as this winter. Any club can exercise this option, but only until a specified deadline. Semenyo has recently been linked with Manchester City.

David Ornstein of The Athletic reports that Bournemouth could lose player Semenyo in January. The report states that Semenyo has a release clause in his contract allowing him to leave if a club offers £65 million. The report names Manchester City as a club that would like to have the 25-year-old Ghanaian.

Several clubs, including Manchester City, are competing to sign the Ghanaian international, whose market value is estimated at 55 million euros.

According to Sky Sports, Manchester City have begun observing Bournemouth attacker Antoine Semenyo and are quietly intensifying their forward scouting plans ahead of the upcoming year. Sources close to the situation suggest that Man City’s admiration is long-standing, with the club's recruitment team having monitored Semenyo since his time in the Championship. It is believed that Semenyo’s explosive ball-carrying and defensive work rate are key reasons for City’s interest. Bournemouth considers the attacker a core part of their long-term project under Andoni Iraola. As Semenyo signed a new deal recently, Bournemouth are expected to demand a significant fee and City could be asked to pay as much as £80m.

According to Sky Sports News, Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur are all monitoring Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo for a potential winter move.

According to information from Lyall Thomas, Manchester City has identified Antoine Semenyo as a target for the upcoming winter transfer window. The same source states that Manchester City plans to make a move as early as January 2026 and is ready to comply with the demands of the Cherries' management.

Antoine Semenyo has admitted he is aware of interest from Manchester City. Speaking to Sky Sports in response to rumours, he said that he sees the news and is aware of it, but tries to remain focused. Semenyo added that he is enjoying his football and believes that if he is not scoring goals, that will all go away. He stated that he tries to focus on the present, do the best he can for the team, and score goals, and that whatever happens in the future will happen.

Team Talk reports on Manchester City's interest in Bournemouth star Semenyo, with Pep Guardiola viewing the player's directness and technical polish as tailor-made for his system. City also see the Bournemouth star as a potential game-changer on the wings.

According to TBR Football, Manchester City could make a move for Antoine Semenyo in the new year. The report adds that Bournemouth are expected to resist any offers for the player, who could cost as much as £70million. Semenyo signed a new deal with Bournemouth in July, with a contract through to 2030 that has no release clause attached.

Manchester City is interested in acquiring the wide player Antoine Semenyo, although they are facing significant competition from Manchester United, who are believed to be leading the race to secure the Bournemouth star. Semenyo, who was transferred to Bournemouth from Bristol City for £10.5 million in January 2023, has made an impression with his performances, recording 10 goals and six assists this season. Despite Manchester City's interest, it is anticipated that Bournemouth will demand a substantial fee of £70 million for the Ghana international, with other clubs such as Liverpool, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, Chelsea, and Spurs also showing interest.

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