Manchester Metropolis are closing in on the £65million signing of Antoine Semenyo in January, because the Bournemouth star appeared to wave goodbye to their followers after Tuesday night time’s 2-2 draw at Chelsea.
The Ghanaian worldwide has been one of many Premier League’s most spectacular gamers this season, scoring 9 and aiding three targets from his 16 league appearances to date.
One of many hottest properties heading into the January switch window, Semenyo – who has a £65m launch clause in his contract – has attracted curiosity from a number of high English groups together with Liverpool, Manchester Metropolis, Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham.
Metropolis, who held talks with Bournemouth on Monday, are eager to wrap up the switch as quickly because the window opens in an effort to bolster Guardiola’s ranks in attacking areas.
However Cherries boss Andoni Iraola has not dominated him out of that includes in Saturday night’s recreation with desk toppers Arsenal – who moved 5 factors forward of Metropolis with a 4-1 hammering of Aston Villa.
‘It isn’t his final recreation. I am unable to say 100 per cent however I believe he’ll play, sure. He must get better as a result of we play Arsenal at residence in one other three days, towards high of the league, he will probably be an essential participant for us, sure.’
Antoine Semenyo appeared to wave goodbye to Bournemouth followers after 2-2 Chelsea draw
Metropolis, who held talks with Bournemouth on Monday, are eager to wrap up the switch as quickly because the window opens in an effort to bolster Pep Guardiola’s ranks in attacking areas
The Premier League giants have turn into reliant on Erling Haaland’s astonishing aim report, with the Norwegian having already netted 19 for the season, and are eager so as to add one other pure scorer to their squad.
It’s understood extra talks between Metropolis and Semenyo are anticipated on Wednesday.
Whether or not Metropolis allow the 25-year-old winger, who starred for Bournemouth at Chelsea on Tuesday, to characteristic towards Arsenal on Saturday stays to be seen.
There have been murmurings that Metropolis may have a look at the proper again market in January however these have been quashed by membership sources.
Though Metropolis are in pole place to signal the Cherries winger, Liverpool will nonetheless retain hope of luring him to Anfield as they proceed to restructure Arne Slot’s squad after a historic summer time of spending.
Liverpool’s sporting director Richard Hughes oversaw Semenyo’s £10m transfer from Bristol Metropolis to Bournemouth in January 2023.
Chelsea made a late proposal to Semenyo final week however have since claimed they walked away and cited depth in attacking areas.
