Manchester City are racing to get a deal done for Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The well-known and well-respected Italian journalist has revealed that Semenyo has indicated that he wants to join Man City in the January transfer window, with the Cityzens planning to get a deal done soon in case Liverpool make an attempt to hijack the deal.
Romano said on his YouTube channel: “I am getting many questions today, guys, because of some reports about Liverpool, reports mentioning that Liverpool might hijack this deal for Antoine Semenyo.
“What I can tell you, guys, is that Manchester City want to be as fast as possible to avoid any kind of surprise for the Antoine Semenyo deal.
“So, what Manchester City will do next is to be in touch, already this week with Bournemouth, the relationship between the two clubs, I am told, is quite good.
“So, Manchester City will be in direct conversation with Bournemouth to discuss how to proceed with the Semenyo deal.
“Manchester City will sit at a table and say, okay, we have an agreement with Semenyo, we can pay the release clause, £65million, by January 10th, remember, or try to agree between clubs with a different structure.
“So, Manchester City and Bournemouth will talk this week, in these hours, I would say, to try to reach an agreement on the structure of the deal and get the ‘Here we go’ done for Antoine Semenyo.
“From Liverpool, they have always been calling. Liverpool started calling in November, Liverpool called again in December.
“Liverpool have always been in contact with people close to the player.
“At the moment, sources close to Semenyo confirm that the player has indicated Manchester City as his favourite destination.
“But, you know, until the deals are signed, we always have to be careful. At this stage, Manchester City are in the process to complete the deal and will approach Bournemouth to get a deal done.
“Then guys, what’s going to happen with Liverpool, we will see.
“Liverpool will decide maybe a late attempt, but at the moment, from Liverpool, calls constantly, but never an official proposal.”
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