Manchester City have been told they may have to be patient in their pursuit of Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo, with Cherries head coach Andoni Iraola offering a clear update on the 24-year-old amid growing transfer talk.
Semenyo is expected to be the subject of serious interest this summer, with a £65 million price tag being discussed as City continue to assess their options in attack. The Ghana international impressed for Bournemouth last season and has become one of the most talked-about names at the Vitality Stadium as the window gathers pace.
Iraola, speaking about the situation, made it clear that Bournemouth are not working to anyone else’s timetable and that there has been no final decision to share yet. The Spaniard stressed the club are focused on their own plans and that there is nothing imminent to announce regarding Semenyo’s future.
The update means City may have to wait before learning whether a deal is realistic, even with expectations of a big-money move continuing to build. Bournemouth, for their part, insist they are in control of the process and will only act when the right moment arrives.
Semenyo remains a key figure in Iraola’s squad for now, and the manager’s comments underline that any potential transfer will not be rushed. With pre-season approaching and the Premier League campaign on the horizon, City’s interest is one to watch – but Bournemouth are not offering any quick resolutions.
