Manchester City are “watching closely” a top-flight star on Liverpool’s radar

Manchester City have reportedly started “monitoring” Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo, with the Premier League champions quietly stepping up their search for attacking reinforcements ahead of next year, per Sky Sports.

The 25-year-old Ghanaian winger has become one of the league’s most dynamic and hard-working wide forwards, drawing attention from several major English clubs.

Liverpool, under Arne Slot, are expected to target new attackers in the coming year and have been linked with the Bournemouth star. Manchester United are also understood to hold serious interest.

Semenyo has always been known for his pace and dribbling, but this season he has added end product to his game, further elevating his profile.

Antoine Semenyo’s standout season

Semenyo has netted six goals in 11 Premier League matches this season, so it’s no shock to see England’s top sides circling.

Sources indicate that Manchester City’s admiration isn’t new—Pep Guardiola’s recruitment team have followed Semenyo since his stint in the Championship.

Guardiola is known to prize versatile forwards capable of playing across the frontline, pressing aggressively, and covering huge distances tactically. Semenyo’s explosive ball-carrying and tireless defensive work are believed to be major factors behind City’s interest.

City’s pursuit could unsettle Semenyo

The player isn’t actively looking to leave Bournemouth, but interest from clubs of City’s stature often signals that transfer discussions could heat up in the months ahead.