Manchester City are reportedly closing in on signing 25-year-old Ghanaian international Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth.
Manchester City have decided to pay his £65 million release clause, and Antoine Semenyo has already agreed personal terms with the club. However, his transfer to the Etihad is likely to be delayed for now, as per TEAMtalk.
Andoni Iraola wants the Ghana international to play for the Cherries in the upcoming matches against Arsenal and Tottenham. The player is reportedly furious with the situation, but he has decided not to refuse the request to play. His representatives have already made the club aware that he should not be playing for Bournemouth anymore. However, it seems that Iraola will get his wish.
The London-born attacker will eventually join Manchester City this month, but the transfer will be delayed slightly. Semenyo has been excellent for Bournemouth this season, and he will look to make an immediate impact at Manchester City as well.
The Citizens need more quality and depth in the attacking unit. The 25-year-old is a left-sided attacker, but he is versatile enough to operate anywhere across the front three. He will look to add goals and creativity to the side.
Manchester City need Semenyo
Manchester City have been overly dependent on Erling Haaland this season, and they need more support in the final third. The Ghanaian international could prove to be the ideal acquisition. Semenyo is well settled in the Premier League, and he could transform them in the advanced areas.
Manchester City are currently pushing for the Premier League title and they need more quality to beat Arsenal to the domestic crown. Signing the 25-year-old London-born attacker could prove to be a wise decision. He is currently one of the best attacking players in the country.
Bournemouth will be disappointed with the situation, but they are powerless to stop him from leaving because of the clause in his contract. It will be interesting to see if they can replace him properly. The Cherries started the season really well, but they have struggled in recent weeks. If Andoni Iraola’s men do not improve quickly, they could be dragged into the battle for survival.
