Overview
- Reports say Manchester City are finalising a move for Antoine Semenyo, with personal terms close and an early January completion expected.
- Semenyo’s Bournemouth contract is widely reported to include a roughly £65m release clause active until 10 January.
- The forward is understood to prefer City, while Liverpool have cooled interest after heavy summer spending, a firm stance on keeping Mohamed Salah in January, and a preference to revisit targets in the summer.
- Manchester Evening News reports City are not planning major additions beyond Semenyo in this window.
- Former club adviser Stefan Borson highlights an annual wage bill above £400m, with City expected to trim the squad through exits such as an Oscar Bobb loan with a potential option to buy and interest in Nathan Ake.