Regarding the Situation Between Manchester City and Semenyo
Today, I want to start by talking about the situation involving Antoine Semenyo. Over the past 24 to 48 hours, I have been updating his situation almost non-stop, because we have experienced several unexpected twists and turns. Manchester United tried their best until the very end to push through this deal. As I mentioned, they even prepared to change their tactical system, adopt different approaches from a tactical perspective, try to integrate Semenyo into the team, and get ready to pay the release clause, striving to reach an agreement with AFC Bournemouth on the payment method. Manchester United has indeed been very proactive in this deal.
Subsequently, Chelsea made an inquiry but withdrew from the negotiations. They failed to find common ground during the talks with Semenyo, so both parties decided to leave the negotiating table and not proceed with the deal. After that, Semenyo decided to make Manchester City his preferred destination for the future.
Regarding Liverpool
So, what will happen next? Today, my friends, I have received a lot of inquiries about Liverpool, because there are reports that Liverpool may make a late swoop to hijack Semenyo’s transfer. What I can tell you is that Manchester City hopes to act as soon as possible to avoid any unexpected incidents in the deal for Semenyo. Therefore, Manchester City will contact AFC Bournemouth within this week. As far as I know, the relationship between the two clubs is quite good. Manchester City will hold direct talks with AFC Bournemouth to discuss how to move forward with Semenyo’s transfer.
Manchester City will sit at the negotiating table and state that they have reached a personal agreement with Semenyo, and can pay the £65 million release clause before January 10, or try to reach a consensus with the club on a different payment structure. Therefore, Manchester City and AFC Bournemouth will hold negotiations this week, or even in the next few hours, trying to reach an agreement on the deal structure and finally finalize Semenyo’s transfer.
On Liverpool’s side, they have been making phone calls continuously. Liverpool started calling in November and contacted again in December, maintaining regular communication with the people around the player. At present, sources close to Semenyo confirm that the player has listed Manchester City as his preferred destination. But as you know, we always have to be cautious before the agreement is signed. At this stage, Manchester City is pushing forward to complete the deal and will contact AFC Bournemouth to reach an agreement.
As for Liverpool, we will wait and see if they decide to make a last-minute attempt. They have been making phone calls but have never submitted an official offer. This is the current situation. Of course, Manchester City hopes to wrap up the deal quickly to avoid any problems. Therefore, Manchester City’s director will be directly responsible for contacting AFC Bournemouth to facilitate the deal as soon as possible. This is the latest plan regarding the Semenyo transfer saga.
