10 h. ago Pep Guardiola wants to use Antoine Semenyo’s passion in Man City’s trophy drive

The Ghana international arrives at a key point in City’s season with the club still competing on all fronts.

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20 h. ago Pep Guardiola confirms Antoine Semenyo debut for Man City as transfer thinking explained

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola spoke about the signing of Antoine Semenyo after he completed a move to the Etihad

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21 h. ago Semenyo completes circuitous rise from schoolboy rejection to Manchester City arrival

Bournemouth will find it hard to replace a player at the peak of his powers, an attacker polished up perfectly for the eliteAntoine Semenyo’s rise is a reminder the big clubs’ scouting systems are not infallible, that not all players will flower at the same time. Fulham, Arsenal, Crystal Palace, Millwall, Reading and Tottenham rejected the schoolboy Semenyo. At 15, he took a year’s absence from the game.A decade on, a circuitous route to the top alights at Manchester City, who beat a queue of big hitters to his signature. Bournemouth’s ability to find talent the elite passed over continues to prove profitable. Pep Guardiola’s squad has another player who pairs physical power with a high skill level. It also adds a long-throw specialist to the armoury; City are towards the bottom of the metrics in that voguish category. Continue reading...

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22 h. ago Antoine Semenyo seals £62.5million move to Man City: Premier League's most wanted man joins Pep Guardiola's side on five

The Ghanaian, 26, was the Premier League's most-wanted man after details of his release clause emerged, and attracted interest from the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool and Man United.

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23 h. ago Antoine Semenyo says ‘my best football is yet to come’ as he joins Manchester City for £62.5m

The Ghanaian has become City’s first signing of the January window after agreeing a five-and-a-half year deal

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24 h. ago Manchester City sign Antoine Semenyo for initial £62.5m on contract to 2031

Deal with Bournemouth has add-ons and sell-on clauseSemenyo says he is aiming to get City into the title raceAntoine Semenyo says he has arrived at Manchester City with the intention of getting the club back into the Premier League title race. The £62.5m signing joins a team six points behind the leaders, Arsenal, with 17 matches remaining.The 26-year-old’s transfer from Bournemouth, who could receive £1.5m in add-ons and are due 10% of any future profit, was confirmed on Friday and Semenyo could make his debut against Exeter in the FA Cup on Saturday. City fought off competition from Liverpool and Manchester United to secure his signature. Continue reading...

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24 h. ago Antoine Semenyo first words as Man City complete £62.5m transfer

Manchester City have confirmed the arrival of Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth.

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35 h. ago Antoine Semenyo ‘completes Man City move’ with confirmation expected on Friday

The 26-year-old winger is believed to have signed a five-and-a-half year contract.

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38 h. ago USA midfielder Sam Coffey in talks to join Manchester City from Portland Thorns

Midfielder given permission to fly to EnglandTransfer talks behind her omission from USA squadManchester City are in advanced talks to sign the United States midfielder Sam Coffey from Portland Thorns, the Guardian understands.The 27-year-old has been granted permission to fly to Manchester to try to finalise the move, which multiple sources have said is close to completion, and could give City a big boost in their quest to win a first Women’s Super League title since 2016. Continue reading...

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41 h. ago Andoni Iraola backs Antoine Semenyo to succeed as he confirms Manchester City move

The Bournemouth winger will join Manchester City on a £62.5m deal pending his medical

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45 h. ago Man City agree Antoine Semenyo fee below Bournemouth release clause

The Cherries will bank a £62.5m fee with the Ghana international shining this term under Andoni Iraola

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45 h. ago Antoine Semenyo arrives in Manchester ahead of Man City transfer

Antoine Semenyo played what looks to have been his last match for Bournemouth on Wednesday night.

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46 h. ago Antoine Semenyo touches down in Manchester on a private jet to complete January's biggest transfer in £62.5m move to Man City

The Ghanaian, 26, was the Premier League's most-wanted man after details of his release clause emerged, but is expected to complete his medical and sign with the Citizens on Thursday.

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57 h. ago Antoine Semenyo to Man City transfer bombshell dropped as Jamie Redknapp details Liverpool 'twist'

Antoine Semenyo is set to leave Bournemouth this month and Manchester City had been the leading contenders for his signature

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58 h. ago Spurs boss Thomas Frank ‘didn’t notice’ he was drinking from Arsenal

The pictures sparked outrage among sections of the club’s disgruntled fanbase.

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58 h. ago Pep Guardiola refuses to be drawn on Antoine Semenyo to Man City reports

The Bournemouth winger is expected to undergo a medical on Thursday.

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58 h. ago Wild Antoine Semenyo to Liverpool claim live on Sky over Man City hijack – 'I've heard tonight'

Antoine Semenyo looks set to join Manchester City, but one Sky Sports pundit claimed, live on TV, Liverpool may be set to hijack a move for the forward

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58 h. ago Antoine Semenyo transfer: Andoni Iraola comments speak volumes as he confirms £65m move

Antoine Semenyo scored an injury-time winner with what is likely to be his final touch as a Bournemouth player as they got the better of Tottenham on the south coast

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59 h. ago Antoine Semenyo nets late winner against Spurs in likely Bournemouth farewell

The Ghana international is expected to join Manchester City in this transfer window

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59 h. ago Man City get Antoine Semenyo sucker punch after Pep Guardiola rage

Manchester City were held by Brighton in the Premier League as their incoming signing made the difference for Bournemouth

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