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Man City Pushing for Semenyo Deal to Give Pep a New Year's Gift

Published December 29, 2025, 11:21
Man City Pushing for Semenyo Deal to Give Pep a New Year's Gift

Manchester City is reportedly moving quickly to secure the transfer of Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth, aiming to complete the deal before the end of the year. Pep Guardiola's team is looking to offer Semenyo an opportunity to join their squad, as he is considered a valuable addition to the attack. Following Liverpool's withdrawal from the race for the player, City has the chance to negotiate directly with Bournemouth and the player. Contacts have already begun with Semenyo's representatives, while efforts are also being made to reach an agreement with Bournemouth regarding the transfer fee. Bournemouth is willing to accept the €65 million release clause in Semenyo's contract if the transfer is completed by January 10th. This will give Bournemouth time to find a replacement for the Ghanaian forward. City wants to finalize the deal as soon as possible so that Semenyo can join the team and prepare for upcoming matches. This transfer would be a significant gift for Pep Guardiola ahead of the New Year.