Overview
- Multiple outlets report City have held positive talks and intend to activate Antoine Semenyo’s £65m clause that became active on January 1, with registration and any announcement still pending.
- Pep Guardiola declined to discuss transfers at his press conference and criticised broadcasters for twisting comments, offering no confirmation on any deals.
- Club sources cited by Mail Sport via Yahoo say City do not plan to invest at right‑back in January, with Matheus Nunes impressing in the role recently.
- Former adviser Stefan Borson warns City’s wage bill remains above £400m, and reporting suggests Semenyo’s arrival could be balanced by exits, with Oscar Bobb strongly linked to a loan move, including interest from Borussia Dortmund.
- The English window is open and the Premier League deadline is February 2 at 7pm UK time, as a new Squad Cost Ratio approach replaces PSR and smaller EFL‑governed clubs such as Hull face loan‑and‑free‑only restrictions.