Despite a pretty hectic 2025 in the market, business for Manchester City remains necessary looking towards the midway stage of the campaign - with a very clear market opportunity arising for the club. In Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo and the Ghanaian's reported £65m release clause, such a deal appears to be a no-brainer - especially for a City side somewhat struggling for consistent goal output from wide areas so far this season. Clubs could look to circle for Oscar Bobb too, who is somewhat struggling to find form and consistency himself, and perhaps a high-level temporary exit could be what the Norwegian needs, particularly in a World Cup year. The Argentine could be due a reposition on loan for the second half of the year, alongside the likes of Sverre Nypan at Middlesbrough. Find more from Freddie Pye at City Xtra, external

Source: BBC December 23, 2025 14:37 UTC