Semenyo played 45 minutes as the Cherries were knocked out of the Carabao Cup at the first time of asking back in August, but is not cup-tied due after an update to the competition’s rules.
Rule 6.4 was introduced ahead of this season and permits any registered player to play for at most two clubs in any given season.
As such, Semenyo will be available to face the Magpies and will be very likely to start.
Antoine Semenyo marked his Manchester City debut with an FA Cup goal against Exeter City
It is a huge blow for Eddie Howe, who had reportedly been keen on signing the Ghanaian himself, and his injury-hit Magpies.
Howe fumed in his pre-match press conference: “I have to say that’s one rule change I probably wouldn’t be supportive of at this current moment.
“It was nice to find out that rule had changed after finding out they had signed him!
“Antoine’s had an incredible season. I’m a big admirer of his and he scored on his debut so fair play to him. I think Manchester City have signed a very, very good player.”
Semenyo will not be the first high-profile player to take advantage of the new Carabao Cup rules.