Liverpool and Manchester City are in a tag of war to sign Ghanaian striker Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth. It is understood that the Reds have agreed personal terms with Antoine Semenyo, whilst also matching Manchester City’s offer to the Bournemouth forward.
The Reds have reached an agreement with Semenyo over a move in January, with the Ghana international now set to decide between a move to Anfield or the Etihad Stadium.
According to sources, Semenyo had already agreed terms with Man City, but it seems Liverpool has now matched their offer to the player, so it’s currently down to his personal preference as he decides his future for January.
It looks likely that Semenyo will be on his way out of Bournemouth, with both these clubs advancing, though it’s still required that any interested parties meet his £65m release clause
Semenyo can leave Bournemouth for £65m, but that clause expires before the 10th of January and is no longer valid for the rest of the month.
The Cherries have another clause for £5m less, but that doesn’t become active until the summer transfer window.
This gives Liverpool and City a bit of a time limit, but it looks like both sides are doing their best to get as much of this agreement done now to be in a strong position when the window opens in January.
The 25-year-old will not rush into a decision, and it will be interesting to see who he ends up going for, while he might also wait and see if other clubs come in for him.
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