Overview
- Semenyo’s £65m release clause, reported as £60m plus £5m in add‑ons, activates on January 1 and is available only for the opening days of the window.
- Manchester City and Manchester United have held talks with the player’s camp, with multiple outlets reporting City is his preferred destination.
- Chelsea made an enquiry on Tuesday but have decided not to pursue a deal, according to Sky Sports and other reports.
- Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola says he wants to keep Semenyo and confirms the winger is training and committed, but acknowledges the clause limits the club’s control.
- Liverpool are monitoring the situation, with coverage linking their interest to attacking absences, though some reports suggest they have not advanced talks since November.