Last week, BBC Sport reported that Bournemouth striker Antoine Semenyo Preparing to move to play with Manchester City, which has a release clause of 65 million pounds and is in the process of making quite a bit of progress.
After negotiations between the players’ representatives and the club
It is understood further talks between the two sides will take place over the next two days, with the aim of finalizing Semenyo’s transfer to the Etihad Stadium, but until a deal is put in pen
The future of the players remains uncertain.
In fact, it remains to be seen whether Liverpool will officially express interest in Semenyo after Alexander Isak is injured and will be sidelined for 2-3 months.
Liverpool are one of five clubs to inquire about the Ghana international, along with Manchester City, Manchester United, Spurs and Chelsea.
Although Manchester City hastened the process But reliable sources have indicated that Liverpool are still interested in the striker. The transfer market will open on January 1, 2026.
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Manchester City are now the only club to have made official contact with Bournemouth, although the Reds’ sporting director, Richard Hughes, has agreed to contact Bournemouth. Will have close ties to the club and have previously worked at the Vitality Stadium.
The 25-year-old wants his future settled as soon as possible, before January 10, 2026, when his £65m release clause expires.
Sources say Bournemouth want the player to play in the first two games of 2026 against Arsenal on January 3 and Spurs four days later before approving the move.
Semenyo will turn 26 on January 7 and it is widely accepted that he is entering the best period of his career.
As such, it is understandable that he would prioritize clubs he believes can provide the best players to win trophies in the long term.
