English Premier League champions, Manchester City, are on the verge of completing the signing of Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo, with the Ghana international expected to undergo a medical ahead of a £65 million transfer.
According to the BBC, City have agreed to meet Semenyo’s release clause, which must be activated before January 10, paving the way for the deal to be finalised before Saturday.
Naija News understands that Semenyo is expected to have his medical shortly after Bournemouth’s Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday night, a fixture that could prove to be his final appearance for the Cherries.
Despite widespread interest from several top-flight clubs, including Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham, Manchester City are reportedly the only side to have made formal contact with Bournemouth.
The decisive move has put Pep Guardiola’s side firmly in pole position to secure the forward’s signature.
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola appeared to hint that the Tottenham match could be Semenyo’s last outing for the club, although he stressed that no deal had yet been finalised.
“I think it could be the last game,” Iraola said ahead of the Spurs encounter.
He added, “That is my personal opinion, but there is nothing agreed and nothing signed. It is my personal opinion as I understand the market and the noise but there is nothing agreed right now.
“He, right now, is our player and I hope it continues.”
Semenyo has been one of Bournemouth’s standout performers this season, scoring nine goals and providing three assists across competitions.
Naija News reports that the forward has also netted nine Premier League goals this campaign, attracting the attention of several elite clubs impressed by his pace, physicality and attacking versatility.
The 24-year-old joined Bournemouth from Bristol City in 2023 for a fee reported to be in excess of £10 million.
Less than two years later, his market value has soared, with Manchester City now prepared to activate his £65m release clause in what would represent a significant profit for the south coast club.
If completed, the move would further strengthen the City’s attacking options as they continue their push for domestic and European success.
