Manchester City have now taken a key step towards signing Antoine Semenyo with one reporter now sharing the latest timeline that they can expect to welcome the impressive winger.
Man City take key step in Semenyo bid
It was this time last year that Man City were getting their season back on track and on course for a top four finish following a disastrous start. Now, one year on, they're preparing to welcome another key January reinforcement, except this time they're back on a title charge up against Arsenal.
The Citizens are piling the pressure on Mikel Arteta's men and showed no signs of losing any resilience in their recent 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest, in which Rayan Cherki starred once more.
Pep Guardiola is well aware that his side are on the hunt for even more silverware and looks set to act in the winter window to welcome Semenyo.
Almost every one of the Premier League's top six have been in pursuit of the Bournemouth winger since his £65m release clause emerged, but it's City who have become the favourites for his signature.
According to recent reports, Man City have already agreed personal terms with Semenyo, taking a key step towards securing his arrival, and are working on triggering his £65m release clause.
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With eight goals and three assists in 16 Premier League appearances this season, the 25-year-old is the goalscoring winger that City have lacked for some time now.
Although Phil Foden and Cherki have chipped in with goals as of late, having such a threat out wide could make all the difference for Guardiola and he may yet welcome that threat sooner rather than later.
Reporter drops fresh Semenyo timeline
According to TeamTalk's Graeme Bailey, Man City are expected to complete a deal to sign Semenyo in the next 48 hours. There remains an issue over the winger's selection in Bournemouth's game against Chelsea this evening, but once that potential farewell is taken care of, he could be a Man City player in time for the weekend.
Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo celebrates scoring their first goal
It's then that he could face Chelsea for the second time in a week for two different sides, as the Blues deal with the prospect of stopping such an impressive player.
The prospect of facing an attack which includes Erling Haaland, Foden, Cherki, Jeremie Doku and the likes of Savinho from the bench is a frightening thought for any Premier League side. It's a frontline worthy of the Premier League title and that's exactly why Man City have made their move.
It's a matter of when and not if Semenyo joins Guardiola's side if reports are anything to go by and he could make all the difference in the title race.