Bristol City did include a Premier League survival clause in Antoine Semenyo's deal with Bournemouth but may not qualify for it over his lack of game time, Bristol Live understands.
City's former academy striker moved to the Cherries in January on a four-and-a-half-year deal for a fee in the region of £10.5million. That includes a £9m initial fee plus an extra £1.5m in add-ons.
Bournemouth are among the sides involved in an intense battle for survival towards the foot of the Premier League with nine other clubs. Southampton could soon be cut adrift at the foot of the table on 23 points, two behind Leicester and a further four behind Nottingham Forest who occupy the final relegation spot.
