Manchester Metropolis are making progress of their pursuit of Antoine Semenyo and anticipate to seal the transfer within the coming days, experiences switch insider Fabrizio Romano.
Director Hugo Viana, who’s in direct talks with Semenyo’s camp, has been pushing laborious to finalize a deal and beat rivals Manchester United to the ahead’s signature, Romano provides.
The likes of Liverpool, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur had been additionally monitoring the Bournemouth star, however his choice is to affix Pep Guardiola’s group throughout the January switch window, in accordance with David Ornstein of The Athletic.
Chelsea opted to not make a proper method for the 25-year-old after an preliminary inquiry, Ornstein provides.
The switch window formally opens Jan. 1.
Semenyo has been Bournemouth’s standout participant this season, main the Cherries with eight Premier League targets. The Ghanaian worldwide has additionally offered three assists.
His contract, which runs till 2030, reportedly features a £65-million launch clause that should be activated throughout the first two weeks of January in an effort to give Bournemouth ample time to safe a substitute.
Semenyo, who was born in England and represents Ghana on the worldwide degree, has made 106 appearances for Bournemouth since shifting from Championship membership Bristol Metropolis in 2023.
