Release clause of £65 million, valued at €65 million; Manchester City negotiates transfer plan for Semyonio.

Buying players is key—football is a money-driven sport. Besides developing youth talent, acquiring proven players from the top five leagues offers immediate reinforcement. For the Premier League’s Big Six, the best strategy to strengthen their squads is signing players already proven in the Premier League. Bournemouth’s 25-year-old right winger is the hottest Premier League player this winter transfer window, scoring 8 goals and providing 3 assists in 16 league appearances this season with consistent performance. A rare two-footed player, his market value on Transfermarkt is €65 million.

According to Romano, the Big Six Premier League clubs—Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, and Chelsea—are all monitoring Semyonio, who prefers a move to Manchester City. He would form a deadly wing duo with Doku, complementing Haaland in the center to create a formidable three-pronged attack. Semyonio’s contract with Bournemouth includes a release clause of £65 million valid until January 10. Manchester City is accelerating efforts to complete the deal and plans to discuss various transfer structures and payment terms with Bournemouth.

Manchester City has already benefited from Doku’s impact and now aims to develop another similar talent, something only Guardiola might achieve. Semyonio, being two-footed, fits Guardiola’s versatile tactical approaches. Even Sterling flourished under Guardiola, scoring abundantly; Semyonio is expected to be an even more advanced player, showcasing the manager’s capabilities. After signing Semyonio, Manchester City aims to excel again in the Champions League and engage in a fierce title race with Arsenal in the Premier League.