Manchester City has officially secured the signing of Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo from AFC Bournemouth, with the deal valued at an initial £62.5 million, potentially rising with add-ons. The 26-year-old winger has signed a long-term contract at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2031, becoming City's first major acquisition of the January transfer window. Semenyo, who had scored 10 goals this season for Bournemouth, celebrated his departure with a crucial late winner in his final game. Simultaneously, Manchester City is reportedly in advanced talks to sign Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, with a potential deal around £30-35 million. This defensive pursuit is critical due to an injury crisis, sidelining key players like Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias. However, the Goal.com article questions the immediate impact of these transfers on Manchester City's Premier League title hopes. As of January 8-9, 2026, City occupies the second spot in the Premier League table, trailing leaders Arsenal by six points. The team's recent form has been a cause for concern, with Pep Guardiola's squad recording three consecutive draws in their opening Premier League fixtures of 2026: a 0-0 stalemate against Sunderland, a 1-1 draw with Chelsea, and another 1-1 result against Brighton. This "dismal run of draws" has indeed dented their championship aspirations, leading to the analytical sentiment that these new signings might be "too little, too late" to salvage the current title race, despite their long-term potential. Pep Guardiola himself acknowledged the challenge, stating