Antoine Semenyo's representatives are due in Manchester to finalise contract terms as Manchester City open talks with Bournemouth over his £65m release clause.
Discussions are expected to progress this week as City look to conclude the signing of the 25-year-old winger when the transfer window opens on January 1.
Semenyo's representatives are also expected to agree personal terms on a long-term contract at the Etihad Stadium.
City are the only club to have contacted Bournemouth so far about the release clause, which is believed to be active from January 1 to January 10.
This is despite interest from **Liverpool**, **Manchester United**, **Tottenham** and **Chelsea** before Christmas.
Chelsea opted not to pursue things any further after making an inquiry, with Spurs also moving on to other targets.