Man City close in on £65m Antoine Semenyo move – with Pep Guardiola’s side on verge of beating rivals Liverpool, Man United and Chelsea to Bournemouth ace

Manchester City are closing in on the £65million signing of Bournemouth‘s Antoine Semenyo in January.

The Ghanaian international has been one of the Premier League‘s most impressive players this season, scoring nine and assisting three goals from his 16 league appearances so far.

One of the hottest properties heading into the January transfer window, Semenyo – who has a £65m release clause in his contract – has attracted interest from a host of top English teams including Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham.

City, who held talks with Bournemouth on Monday, are keen to wrap up the transfer as soon as the window opens in an effort to bolster Guardiola’s ranks in attacking areas.

The Premier League giants have become reliant on Erling Haaland‘s astonishing goal record, with the Norwegian having already netted 19 for the season, and are keen to add another natural scorer to their squad. 

It is understood more talks between City and Semenyo are expected on Wednesday. 

City, who held talks with Bournemouth on Monday, are keen to wrap up the transfer as soon as the window opens in an effort to bolster Pep Guardiola’s ranks in attacking areas

Whether City permit the 25-year-old winger, who starred for Bournemouth at Chelsea on Tuesday, to feature against Arsenal on Saturday remains to be seen.

There were murmurings that City could look at the right back market in January but those have been quashed by club sources. 

Although City are in pole position to sign the Cherries winger, Liverpool will still retain hope of luring him to Anfield as they continue to restructure Arne Slot‘s squad after a historic summer of spending.

Liverpool’s sporting director Richard Hughes oversaw Semenyo’s £10m move from Bristol City to Bournemouth in January 2023.

Chelsea made a late proposal to Semenyo last week but have since claimed they walked away and cited depth in attacking areas.