City's Depth Keeps Marmoush and Savinho as Semenyo Edges Closer
29 December 2025
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Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola remains determined to keep Omar Marmoush and Savinho at the club, even as Antoine Semenyo’s transfer from Bournemouth edges closer to completion.
City’s stance comes despite Semenyo being widely tipped to join, with the winter window opening soon for the formalities to be wrapped up.
Several English clubs such as Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester United had shown interest in Semenyo, but reports suggest the move to City is favored.
Media talk indicates Semenyo could affect Marmoush and Savinho’s futures at the Etihad once the transfer is finalized.
Sky Sports reports that City under Guardiola aims to keep Savinho and Marmoush even after Semenyo arrives.
Omar Bob, currently sidelined with an injury, may leave as other clubs monitor his situation and lack of game time. Bournemouth are linked with Brennan Johnson from Tottenham to cover a potential Semenyo departure, while Spurs coach Thomas Frank reportedly wants to keep him.
Punchline 1 City’s bench is so deep that even the substitutes have agents.
Punchline 2 If Semenyo arrives and Marmoush and Savinho stay, Pep might need a bigger trophy shelf just for the photos of all the happy faces on deadline day.