Summary
Antoine Semenyo is close to moving to Manchester City, with the deal almost complete pending a medical examination. Manchester City has agreed to pay his release clause from Bournemouth, and the transfer could finalize before Saturday.
Key Facts
- Antoine Semenyo is a player for Bournemouth and is set for a medical at Manchester City.
- Manchester City agreed to pay Semenyo's £65 million release clause.
- The release clause must be activated by January 10.
- Semenyo's medical is scheduled after Bournemouth's game against Tottenham.
- Five clubs, including Chelsea and Liverpool, showed interest, but only Manchester City made formal contact.
- Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola expressed uncertainty about the finalization of the deal but acknowledged the possibility of the move.
- Semenyo has scored nine goals and made three assists for Bournemouth this season.
- Manager Iraola described replacing Semenyo as "almost impossible".
