According to BBC Sport, Manchester City is in advanced negotiations to capture Antoine Semenyo of Bournemouth during the winter transfer window. The 25-year-old wants to join City, although Manchester United, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, and Chelsea have also expressed interest. Chelsea chose not to pursue a trade, and United’s interest waned since they anticipated the Ghanaian international joining City.
It’s uncertain whether Liverpool will make a move, but they have inquired about the terms of the trade. Semenyo is unlikely to join with Tottenham. With eight goals and three assists in 16 games this season, Semenyo has been one of the Premier League’s most notable performers. Because of the £65 million release clause in his contract, Bournemouth is unable to stop the winger from departing even if they would like to hold him until the summer.
Semenyo is a versatile attacker who can play as a striker or on either side. His power, directness, and speed are highly regarded. Acquiring him would increase City’s prospects of winning the Premier League this season, since they are competing with Arsenal for the crown.
Semenyo braced Man City as his preferred destination
Bournemouth valued the Ghana international at £70 million in the summer, but the official winter selling price is now fixed at £65 million. It is accessible to any side and must be activated by a certain date, giving Bournemouth a few weeks to replace their finest player.
If he stays with the team in January, the mechanism will be accessible for an even cheaper amount when the next transfer window opens. After a successful 2024–25 season under Andoni Iraola, Bournemouth sold a number of important players in the summer.
Center back In May, Dean Huijsen joined Real Madrid after the La Liga team took use of a £50 million clause. Additionally, Bournemouth sold winger Dango Ouattara, central defender Illia Zabarnyi, and left-back Milos Kerkez. Dominic Solanke, who also had a £65 million departure clause, departed to join Tottenham a year prior.
Since joining Bournemouth from Championship team Bristol City in January 2023, Semenyo has made 106 appearances, tallying 30 goals and 13 assists.
