Negotiations for the 25-year-old Ghana international have progressed significantly, with talks over the past two days focused on resolving the remaining details. City are understood to be confident that an agreement is close as the January transfer window prepares to open on Thursday.
Sources indicate that Manchester City have accepted Semenyo's £65 million release clause, while the player's representatives were in Manchester on Monday to finalize personal terms. Further discussions took place on Tuesday, bringing the two clubs closer to a full agreement.
Semenyo remains part of Bournemouth's starting line-up and is set to feature against Chelsea on Tuesday evening. The attacker has been eager to have his future settled by January 1, though Bournemouth are still considering whether to retain him for upcoming fixtures once the window opens.
According to sources, Bournemouth would prefer Semenyo to play in their matches against Arsenal on Saturday, January 3, and Tottenham on Wednesday, January 7. The release clause in his contract is believed to expire on January 10, which could give the club limited time to benefit from his availability before a potential departure.
BBC Sport previously reported that Liverpool have maintained an interest in Semenyo. However, unless the Premier League champions submit a late offer, Manchester City are expected to complete the deal. City have emerged as clear front-runners despite competition from several top clubs.
Semenyo has attracted interest from at least five teams, including Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham. Despite that attention, Manchester City are the only club to have made formal contact with Bournemouth regarding a transfer.
The forward has impressed since joining Bournemouth, combining pace, strength and versatility across the front line. His performances this season have made him one of the most sought-after attacking players ahead of the January window.
For City, Semenyo is seen as a strong addition who could provide depth and flexibility to their attacking options during a demanding second half of the season. While final details still need to be completed, all indications suggest the move is nearing completion.
If finalized, the transfer would represent a significant deal early in the January window and further strengthen City's squad as Bournemouth prepare for life without one of their standout performers.
