Semenyo Wants Future Resolved Before January 1 Amid Man City Interest

Semenyo Wants Future Settled by 1 January Amid Man City & Liverpool Interest

Antoine Semenyo is pushing for clarity on his future within the next 48 hours, with Manchester City leading the race to sign the £65 million-rated Bournemouth forward before the January transfer window opens.

The 25-year-old Ghana international is at the centre of a high-profile transfer tug-of-war as his release clause is set to expire on 10 January 2025, giving suitors limited time to trigger the deal.

Manchester City in Advanced Talks

According to BBC Sport, City have already entered advanced discussions with Semenyo’s representatives. While a formal agreement has not yet been signed, club-to-club contact has been made, putting the Premier League champions in pole position.

City see Semenyo as a dynamic attacking option, and the player is understood to be keen on a move to the Etihad, with sources expecting key talks to progress within the next two days.

Liverpool, United, Spurs & Chelsea Also Interested

However, Liverpool are still considering formalising their interest, especially after Alexander Isak’s injury, which could leave them short in attacking depth. Sporting director Richard Hughes, who has close links to Bournemouth from his time at the Vitality Stadium, could be a key figure if the Merseyside club decides to move.

Meanwhile, Manchester United, Tottenham, and Chelsea are also tracking the situation but have yet to engage directly with Bournemouth.

“Semenyo is approaching the peak of his career,” a source close to the player said. “He wants a move where he can compete for major trophies consistently.”

Time Running Out for Suitors

Semenyo’s £65m release clause becomes inactive after 10 January, meaning clubs would need to negotiate freely with Bournemouth thereafter — a scenario that could raise the price or block the move entirely until summer.

It is also understood that Bournemouth are reluctant to lose the player before their crucial early January fixtures against Arsenal (3 Jan) and Tottenham (7 Jan). However, the player himself prefers to have his next move sealed before New Year’s Day to avoid any prolonged saga.

Key Transfer Details

What’s Next?

With just days to go before the transfer window opens, the next 48 hours are crucial. City appear the front-runners, but a late move from Liverpool or another Premier League giant could change the picture quickly.

Semenyo wants clarity before his birthday on 7 January, and suitors must move swiftly if they wish to activate the clause or avoid a bidding war.