"Manchester City are in advanced talks to sign Antoine Semenyo, sources have told ESPN. City are hoping to wrap up a deal for the Bournemouth winger early in the January window, which opens on Thursday. Further talks with Semenyo's representatives are planned this week and Bournemouth have been informed of City's intention to meet the 25-year-old's release clause. Semenyo can leave the Vitality Stadium for £65 million ($87.6m) before Jan. 10."
"The forward has also been the subject of interest from Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham and Arsenal, but sources have told ESPN that City are leading in the race for his signature. Club bosses have pushed ahead with negotiations and made contact with Bournemouth after learning of Semenyo's preference to move to the Etihad Stadium. Bournemouth are in action against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday, before the January window officially opens."
Manchester City are in advanced negotiations to sign Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo and aim to complete the transfer early in the January window. The club plans to meet the 25-year-old's £65 million release clause before Jan. 10. Semenyo has scored nine goals in 17 Premier League appearances and has netted in his last three games. Multiple top clubs showed interest, but City are currently leading the race and have contacted Bournemouth after learning of Semenyo's preference for the Etihad. If Semenyo arrives, Oscar Bobb could depart in January. Claudio Echeverri is likely to move on loan to Girona.
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