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Antoine Semenyo’s future is entering a crucial 48 hours, with the <\/b>Bournemouth<\/b><\/a> attacker eager to have his departure concluded by 1 January.<\/b><\/p>\n BBC Sport reported last week<\/a> that Manchester City<\/a>‘s move for the player, who has a \u00a365m release clause, is at an advanced stage following discussions between his representatives and the Etihad club.<\/p>\n It is understood further discussions between parties are scheduled to take place in the next two days with a view to wrapping up Semenyo’s move to the Etihad.<\/p>\n But until a deal is signed, Semenyo’s future remains open.<\/p>\n Indeed, it still remains to be seen as to whether Liverpool<\/a> formalise their interest in Semenyo following the injury suffered by Alexander Isak.<\/p>\n The Anfield club are among five sides who have enquired about the Ghana international, alongside City, Manchester United<\/a>, Tottenham<\/a> and Chelsea<\/a>.<\/p>\n Despite City’s acceleration, well-placed sources have indicated that Liverpool<\/a> retain an interest in the attacker, with the transfer window due to open on 1 January.<\/p>\n As things stand, City are the only club to have made formal club-to-club contact with Bournemouth<\/a> about Semenyo, although Liverpool<\/a> sporting director Richard Hughes has close links to the south-coast club have worked at the Vitality Stadium.<\/p>\n Semenyo wants his future concluded as soon as possible – well in advance of 10 January, when the release clause mechanism in his contract elapses until the summer.<\/p>\n Sources have indicated that Bournemouth<\/a> would prefer to keep Semenyo for their first two games of 2026 – against Arsenal<\/a> on 3 January and Tottenham<\/a> four days later – before sanctioning his departure.<\/p>\n Semenyo will turn 26 on 7 January, and there is a recognition that he is entering the prime of his career.<\/p>\n With that in mind, it is understood he will prioritise a club he believes can provide him with what he views as the most suitable project to compete for major trophies on a long-term basis.<\/p>\n The location and impact on his family will also be contributing factors in his decision and it is understood he does not want the saga to become a drawn-out process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n