ANTOINE SEMENYO is set to double his wages by joining Manchester City – but he’ll still be miles off the Blues’ top earners. City are poised to win the race for the Bournemouth

Bournemouth are expected to sell star winger Antoine Semenyo to Manchester City 'in the next 48 hours' as the Cherries identify forgotten Tottenham winger as a replacement for the Ghana international.

Antoine Semenyo is set to become the second most expensive African player of all time, behind £72 million Nicolas Pépé.

Manchester City are close to reaching a full agreement to sign Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo. Semenyo is expected to snub Liverpool to join Manchester City in January, with the move now in its final stages. The Reds were among several clubs interested in a move for the 25-year-old, but Pep Guardiola ‘s team appear to have won the race.

Antoine Semenyo has reportedly picked out Manchester City as his preferred club but there are people in his inner circle who believe he could be making a ‘mistake’.

Coming soon to Manchester City: a new threat from long throw-ins? It may not be why they are on the verge of splashing £65million on Antoine Semenyo but if nothing else, it is a nice extra to have. No Premier League club have produced fewer long throws ...

City can expect to secure the transfer of Semenyo on Thursday after agreeing personal terms, though sources have revealed there remains an issue with Bournemouth over his potential selection on Tuesda