Manchester City have opened talks with Bournemouth to negotiate the finer points of Antoine Semenyo’s £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.

Semeyo’s representatives are also due in Manchester today to finalise personal terms on a long-term contract.

City are the only club to have contacted Bournemouth so far about the clause so far, 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 inquiring, with Spurs also moving on to other targets.