**Officials at the Etihad Stadium are reportedly monitoring the performances of Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo ahead of the January transfer market.**
Manchester City’s forward planning continues to expand ahead of what is expected to be another busy 2026 in the market. While much of the recent focus around the club has centred on long-term succession planning in attacking areas, recruitment staff are also scanning the domestic market for players capable of evolving Pep Guardiola’s frontline.
The Premier League giants have kept a close eye on profiles capable of adding directness and versatility to the forward line, and with uncertainty surrounding some attack-minded players and wide options in recent months across various reports, analysts are casting a wide net.
Bournemouth, meanwhile, have handled interest in Semenyo before. The Ghanaian attracted attention from several clubs during the summer, including Tottenham and Manchester United, before eventually committing his future to the Cherries through a new long-term contract until 2030 after no formal bids materialised.
Semenyo has since built on that momentum and starred in Bournemouth’s impressive early season form under Andoni Iraola, continuing a run of performances that has only strengthened outside admiration.
Now, according to the information of [Sky Sports News’ Lyall Thomas and Mark McAdam](https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/31771/12476234/transfer-centre-live-football-transfer-news-updates-and-rumours?postid=10519904#liveblog-body), Manchester City are monitoring the Bournemouth forward ahead of the January transfer window, alongside Liverpool and Tottenham.
It is reported that Thomas Frank’s North London side are looking at signing another forward at the halfway stage of the season, and particularly one who can play on the left, while both Liverpool and City are said to be ‘thinking about new forward options in the long-term’.
Bournemouth’s stance is expected to remain calm for now, though they will be aware that sustained performance levels may attract formal approaches once the market reopens, and perhaps almost certainly next summer.
For Manchester City, the situation is regarded as one to monitor rather than accelerate. The club have various moving parts in their attacking unit and remain conscious of balancing long-term planning with the immediate needs of Pep Guardiola’s evolving squad.
Liverpool and Spurs entering the frame only increases the likelihood of a competitive scenario, but City have historically moved with patience when assessing Premier League-proven options. If Semenyo maintains his trajectory and Bournemouth receive approaches, Hugo Viana and his colleagues may need to decide whether to commit firmly to the chase or prioritise other targets.