Antoine Semenyo's representatives are due in Manchester to finalise contract terms as Manchester City open talks with Bournemouth over his £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 on January 1.
Semenyo's representatives are also expected to agree personal terms on a long-term contract at the Etihad Stadium.
City are the only club to have contacted Bournemouth so far about the release clause, 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 making an inquiry, with Spurs also moving on to other targets.