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.