Expert: Semenyo has decided his next club' after Liverpool and Man City 'knock on the door'

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(Credit: Imago, Hasan Karim, Breaking Media) Mon 29 December 2025 13:18, UK Antoine Semenyo has informed Man City they are his preferred destination as they close in on securing his signing from Bournemouth.That is according to former Man United and Blackburn chief scout Mick Brown, who remains very well-connected within the game, as he exclusively told Football Insider that Pep Guardiola is now closer to landing his man.Man United and Liverpool had been in the running for Semenyo, but the player has now communicated his preferred destination with the deal set to accelerate.This comes after Football Insider exclusively revealed that Liverpool fear Man City will win the race for Semenyo despite having made contact with Bournemouth.After they were put on alert over his £65million release clause, the Premier League’s top clubs were set to battle for his signature, with City now the likely victors.Credit: ImagoAntoine Semenyo to snub Liverpool and join Man CityBrown told Football Insider on 22 December that Liverpool wanted to accelerate their move for Semenyo after the injury blow to Alexander Isak.However, the former scout who has a wealth of experience in top-level player recruitment after over a decade at Man United during their most successful period, insisted that the winger has now made clear where he wants to move. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES “Semenyo has made his mind up,” he told Football Insider.“He’s spoken to his agent and the people involved in the deal about where he wants to go, and now the clubs have been told about his decision.“It appears he has made the decision that he wants to join Man City, so now they’re looking to get that one over the line quickly.“When he’s got Man City and Liverpool knocking at the door, it’s always going to be a difficult choice, and Man United were thrown into the mix too.“It’s a good thing for the lad because he’s got those options and can make the decision about where he wants to go and where would be best for him.“So it seems that he’s decided Man City is the one, he’ll want to work with Pep Guardiola and compete for trophies so fair play to him, it’s a great move.“It will be a huge blow to Liverpool because they have really wanted him, especially because of everything going on with Isak and Salah.”Liverpool set sights on new targets after Semenyo snubFootball Insider exclusively revealed on 23 December that Liverpool would go all out to sign Semenyo amid concerns about their current attacking options.However, with the Ghana international now closing in on a move to Man City, the Reds have been forced to set their sights on alternative targets.This comes after former Everton CEO Keith Wyness told Football Insider that Anthony Gordon is still on Liverpool’s radar after they missed out on their previous move.Credit: ImagoGordon has been a long-term target for Liverpool and they could now decide to step up that interest to lure him away from Newcastle United.Uncertainty surrounding the future of Mohamed Salah has also added to those ambitions, and the England international is still seen as a top target.For more Liverpool and exclusive news, follow us on Facebook or join our brand new WhatsApp Channel for instant updates to be sent straight to your phone.