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Man City Close In on Semenyo as Bournemouth Keep Winger in Lineup

A brief release‑clause window is driving rapid talks over fee structure.

Overview

  • Manchester City are in advanced negotiations to sign Antoine Semenyo, with multiple outlets reporting clause activation or an agreement in principle, but no formal transfer has been announced.
  • Andoni Iraola said Semenyo played against Arsenal and he expects the forward to be available again against Tottenham, reiterating that “the situation hasn’t changed.”
  • Reports differ on the fee, with a widely cited £65m release clause active until January 10 and some claims of £60m plus add‑ons, as the clubs finalize payment staging and paperwork.
  • CBS Sports reports City are the only club to have entered direct talks with Bournemouth so far, despite interest from other Premier League sides.
  • Semenyo ranks third in the Premier League scoring chart with nine goals this season, and The i Paper reports Bournemouth anticipate payments over a minimum of 24 months as they manage PSR constraints.