Overview
- Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola said Antoine Semenyo will play against Arsenal on Saturday and indicated he expects him to be available for the next two home matches, adding that nothing has been signed.
- talkSPORT reporting, echoed by EPL Index, says Manchester City and Bournemouth have an agreement in principle after positive talks on payment structure within a clause window limited to the first 10 days of January.
- Fee details vary across outlets, with some reports citing £60m plus add-ons and others stating £65m for the release mechanism.
- Multiple reports say Semenyo has verbally agreed personal terms and prefers a move to Manchester City, with Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham previously linked.
- ESPN notes Semenyo sits third in the Premier League scoring chart with nine goals this season, underscoring the demand for his signature.