Antoine Semenyo’s Transfer Tensions with Bournemouth

Bournemouth and City Clash Over Transfer Dates

Antoine Semenyo is currently entangled in a dispute regarding the timing of his impending transfer to Manchester City. The Premier League champions are prepared to activate Semenyo’s £65 million release clause to bring him to the Etihad Stadium as early as January.

Timing of the Transfer

Reports indicate that Semenyo, the Ghanaian forward, desires to finalize the transfer on January 1. Conversely, Bournemouth has expressed a preference for him to stay until January 10, allowing him to participate in critical matches against Tottenham and Arsenal.

Replacement Negotiations

Furthermore, the Cherries are keen on having additional time to seek a suitable replacement for Semenyo. The primary complication for Bournemouth is that they have limited involvement in the negotiations since Manchester City can secure Semenyo’s transfer by simply paying his release fee without engaging with Bournemouth directly.

Ultimately, the resolution of this transfer hinges on Semenyo’s decision to defer the move by ten days to support his current team.