Overview
- City are in advanced discussions to complete a January move for Antoine Semenyo, with talks on the £65m release clause progressing toward a full agreement.
- Negotiations include reported five-year personal terms after meetings between the player’s representatives and City officials in recent days.
- Semenyo started against Chelsea on Tuesday, and Andoni Iraola says he expects the forward to be available for Bournemouth’s match against Arsenal.
- The Times reports more talks are scheduled on Wednesday, with January 1 viewed inside the deal as a key marker for whether rival interest persists.
- Bournemouth are assessing replacements, with reports linking enquiries for Sevilla’s Ruben Vargas and interest in Brennan Johnson despite Crystal Palace agreeing a fee with Tottenham.