Black Stars forward Antoine Semenyo chooses to join Man City in January

Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has made it clear that his preferred destination in the upcoming January transfer window is Manchester City.

The Bournemouth man’s ambition to compete for trophies is reportedly a key factor behind his desire to link up with Pep Guardiola’s side, reflecting a clear career focus as he looks to progress at the highest level.

Despite Semenyo’s preference, no formal agreement has yet been reached, with the January window opening in the coming week.

Chelsea have already ruled themselves out of the running after an initial enquiry, while Manchester United also explored a potential move.

Sources indicate that United were never planning to deploy Semenyo at wing-back, and a January transfer was always considered unlikely given the club’s recruitment priorities.

Tottenham Hotspur previously investigated a deal in the summer, and Liverpool were also reported to have included the 25-year-old on their shortlist, according to The Athletic.

Semenyo has enjoyed a strong 2025-26 season with Bournemouth, scoring eight goals and registering three assists in 16 Premier League appearances.

His contract at the south coast club runs until 2030 and includes a £65 million release clause, active from January.

This figure represents a reduction from the £70 million valuation set over the summer and is available to any club willing to activate it by the designated date, giving Bournemouth a short window to secure a replacement before potentially losing their top performer.

Since joining from Bristol City in January 2023, Semenyo has made 106 appearances for Bournemouth, contributing 30 goals and 13 assists.

His departure would follow a series of significant sales by the club over the past year, including Dean Huijsen, Milos Kerkez, Illia Zabarnyi, and Dango Ouattara, as Bournemouth seek to rebuild while balancing financial realities.

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