Liverpool may have an advantage in the Antoine Semenyo race due to the presence of sporting director Richard Hughes.
According to Football Insider, Liverpool are now being considered as a key contender in the race for Antoine Semenyo. The Reds may have a slender advantage over their rivals, such as Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United, for the in-form 25-year-old Premier League attacker owing to the presence of sporting director Richard Hughes.
Liverpool spent the most money during the recently concluded summer transfer window, and yet there are pieces to add to this squad. Arne Slot has a formidable setup in place, but there are a few missing pieces that will make them stronger.
Antoine Semenyo could be a piece to solve their attacking puzzle, with the in-form 25-year-old Premier League attacker one of the sought-after attackers around. The Ghanaian has had a tremendous start to the new season with Bournemouth, notching nine goal contributions in seven games.
Liverpool are among many top teams vying for Semenyo’s signature, and the report states they may have a slight advantage over their rivals in the race. The presence of sporting director Richard Hughes could provide the Reds with a slender headstart owing to his relationship with his former side, Bournemouth.
Whether that is crucial in the race remains to be seen, but Liverpool are not expected to have a free run at the 25-year-old Premier League attacker. Manchester United are ready to pay big for the winger, with the Red Devils still looking at attacking options in the market to shore up their squad, and if they can land Champions League football, they will be one of the top contenders.
Chelsea and Arsenal to rival for Antoine Semenyo
Chelsea are in the mix for Semenyo, as they continue to look into the market for new attacking options despite signing a raft of players during the summer. Semenyo’s form makes him one of the formidable players in the league, and the massive interest in him comes as no surprise. Bournemouth are not in a rush to sell him anytime soon, owing to the brand new five-year deal he signed during the summer.
Meanwhile, Arsenal are also expected to challenge for the winger, as Mikel Arteta could seek a new left-sided attacker next summer. Semenyo is thought to be an Arsenal fan, as per some information based on his previous interviews, and should that be the case, then the Gunners may have a bigger advantage than Liverpool in this race.