The Digest:
Manchester City are in the final stages of agreeing a £65 million deal to sign Ghanaian striker Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth, having activated his release clause ahead of several rival clubs.
Key Points:
- The deal, worth £65 million, matches the release clause in Semenyo's contract.
- The clause becomes active on January 1 and is only available until the second week of the month.
- Semenyo's representatives were in Manchester on Monday to finalise personal terms.
- Despite interest from Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United, and Tottenham, only City has made formal contact.
- The 25-year-old joined Bournemouth from Bristol City in 2023 for over £10 million.
- He has scored nine Premier League goals so far this season.
- A total agreement is expected within days, with the transfer window opening on January 2.
Sources: Goal
