Overview
- Respected reports say Manchester City plan to formalise a January move for Antoine Semenyo, with the player giving the green light to join once the window opens.
- Semenyo’s £65m release clause is active only in the opening days of January, and Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has acknowledged the club cannot prevent an exit if it is met.
- David Ornstein reports Arsenal would have been Semenyo’s first choice but they pursued only a summer option, while Tottenham’s renewed approach was declined and late interest elsewhere did not change the direction.
- Sami Mokbel reports Semenyo wants the transfer completed as soon as possible, potentially by January 1, though Bournemouth would prefer to keep him available until the clause window closes.
- If City complete the deal, Oscar Bobb is expected to consider a move for more minutes, with interest reported from Borussia Dortmund, Crystal Palace and Fulham.