ANTOINE SEMENYO WANTS MANCHESTER CITY MOVE COMPLETED BEFORE THE JANUARY 10 DEADLINE
Antoine Semenyo’s team is in Manchester to finalise a £65m move to Man City. Read the latest on the January 10 clause deadline.
Word is that Antoine Semenyo's people are flying to Manchester to possibly wrap up a move to Man City. Word on the street is that the Bournemouth star's team wants to talk contract terms over his £65 million release clause, which is good until January 10. Semenyo wants his future sorted out by the start of next month, but we'll see if a deal actually happens.
Semenyo Seemed Happy at Bournemouth
Half a year ago, it didn't look like Semenyo was going anywhere. The guy, age 25, signed a five-year deal with Bournemouth lasting until 2030 and had nothing but good things to say.
After signing, he said: I've 2030 and, "I'vegotten way better at the club, both as a player and as a person, and I'm stoked to have signed before coming back for pre-season. , "I'vepreseason." Everyone is great, from the fans to the staff to my teammates. It's awesome preseason." awesome, and I'm hyped to get back to Bournemouth.
Bournemouth's president of football operations, Tiago Pinto, said Semenyo had been a big part of the club's jump in standing and was a key member of their project in play.
He said, We're awesome. "We have a great thing going with Antoine "WeAntoine, and we're ready to keep that going because we wish to build on a record-setting season." Antoine, season." He's as into the club as we are!
Now it's late December, and things seem pretty different.
Iraola Doesn't Want Semenyo to Leave
Bournemouth began the season great, even hitting second place in the Premier League. But after a stinky string of games, they're now down in 15th and haven't won any of their last five league matches. Even so, the Ghana player has scored eight goals and made three assists in 17 matches. That's why Bournemouth's boss, Andoni Iraola, wants to keep the quick winger.
He said last week, I'd like Antoine to play as many games as he can for us. The more the better! If he can play years for us, even better! If he can only play for weeks, it's something, but more time with us is superior for us. Antoine's situation is pretty simple: he is a huge player for us, and even in games where he hasn't played all that well, he is always a threat to score. Of course, I don't want to lose him. That's clear, but sometimes things are not in my hands. He can play in three days versus Chelsea and then the next game!
Man City to Win Transfer?
Even with interest from Liverpool, Tottenham, Manchester United, and Chelsea, City looks like they will get Semenyo, age 25. Semenyo wants his Bournemouth future figured out by the January transfer window, and his people will try to concur with City and get terms cleared away. Pep Guardiola's side is said to be the only team to have called Bournemouth about his release clause.
What's Next for Semenyo and Man City?
If City can get this deal done, Semenyo's last game for Bournemouth could be on Tuesday against Chelsea. City plays on January 1 against Sunderland, followed by a home game against Chelsea three days later. If deals move fast, Semenyo could be in place for one of those matches.
BERNARDO SILVA TO LEAVE MANCHESTER CITY; LIJNDERS CONFIRMS "END OF THE STORY"
Bernardo Silva prepares for a Man City farewell. See the latest on Barcelona links and Elliot Anderson rumours.
Pep Lijnders, Manchester City’s assistant manager, dropped a pretty big hint that Bernardo Silva’s time at the club is wrapping up. After Saturday’s 4-0 win over Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-final, Lijnders said, "Every good story comes to an end.” It sounds like Silva’s nine-year run at City is almost over.
Silva’s contract ends this season, and he hasn’t signed a new one. He’s being linked with Barcelona, Juventus, and even some American teams, so it feels like everyone’s expecting a move.
Lijnders was front and centre with Pep Guardiola banned from the touchline. He went on about how important Silva is to City, saying, “You never replace a player with the same kind of player because they don’t exist. Bernardo Silva is unique in the way he controls games, how he moves, receives the ball, leads the team, and finds solutions. All of that.”
Lijnders made it pretty clear: when Silva isn’t out there, City misses him. Sometimes, sometimes you notice it even after just one game. Imagine a whole season without him. But"Everyded, “every good story comes to an end,” and he hopes Silva enjoys his last few weeks and gets the proper send-off he deserves.
Silva joined City from Monaco back in 2017. Saturday’s match was his 450th appearance, and he’s racked up 18 trophies since he arrived. Guardiola’s always bfan; a huge fan, he’s picked Silva more than any other player in his career, and after Kevin De Bruyne left last season, Silva got handed the captain’s armband.
People are already speculating about who could come in next. City’s been linked with Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson, but Lijnders pointed out that the club doesn’t look for like-for-like replacements. They focus on whaneeds: team needs someone who’ll fit right into the starting lineup. He also kept saying how much he values City’s Academy and the young talent breaking through.
He summed it up: the young academy players need to make the step up and grow into those midfield positions, but it’s vital to keep the senior guys around for stability. else, anything else, new signings or academy promotions, builds around that core.
HOW PEP GUARDIOLA’S ROTATION IS SABOTAGING PHIL FODEN’S 2026 WORLD CUP DREAMS
Thomas Tuchel admits Phil Foden is "struggling" and offers no guarantee for a World Cup spot after poor England form.
Phil Foden just hasn’t found his groove with the England squad lately. After friendlies against Uruguay and Japan, manager Thomas Tuchel pointed out that Foden isn’t in top shape, and it might cost him a World Cup spot.
Even at Manchester City, Foden’s spot in the starting lineup isn’t a sure thing anymore. Still, Tuchel picked him for the internationals and put him in the starting eleven both times. Instructions first, behind Doand's instructions, and Dominic Solanke for the Uruguay match, then behind Morgan Rogers when they faced Japan. But neither game saw Foden really come alive for England.
Tuchel didn’t hide his disappointment. “He tried everything,” he said. “He was outstanding in training, but once the game started, he just couldn’t bring that same energy to the pitch.”
Tuchel also mentioned that Foden just hasn’t been getting enough minutes at City. Even so, he arrived at the training camp in good spirits and looked sharp during the sessions. “I honestly thought he’d bring that spark into the games. But he’s struggling to show what he’s capable of.”
When reporters asked if he’d really take a player who isn’t playing much for his club, isn’t in form, and hasn’t been making an impact for England, Tuchel was upfront: “Yeah, I can take him. The question is whether we actually will. There’s no guarantee he’ll make the squad.”
Now, Foden has about two months to turn things around before Tuchel names England’s World Cup squad. “I’m always learning,” Tuchel said. “Every training session, I see how the team fits, how the players respond to times applied and instructions, how quickly they catch on. Instructions were followed time and time again, and then applied during matches.”
Everything’s still up for grabs. The priority now is for the players to finish strong with their clubs, then come back ready for England training camp. That’s when Tuchel and his team will make the final calls.
