Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo has reportedly made Liverpool his preferred destination in 2026, according to TEAMtalk.
The Ghana international could be on the move from the Vitality Stadium as early as January, with a host of Premier League clubs closely monitoring his situation.
While the likes of Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur have also been linked with interest, Semenyo is said to be most keen on a move to Anfield ahead of the market reopening next month.
Any interested club can bypass negotiations with Bournemouth, as Semenyo has a £65million release clause that can be activated in January.
Semenyo Prioritising Liverpool Move
Bournemouth attacker Antoine SemenyoAction Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs
According to TEAMtalk, Semenyo has made it clear that Liverpool are his first choice if he ends up leaving Bournemouth next year.
The Ghana international would reportedly be open to joining any of the Premier League clubs showing interest, but Liverpool remain his priority.
While Bournemouth hope to retain Semenyo in January, they are also working behind the scenes on potential replacements, with Ipswich Town’s Jaden Philogene among those scouted.
Semenyo, who reportedly earns£100,000 per week, has been in exceptional form this season, scoring six goals and providing three assists in 14 league appearances under Andoni Iraola.
The 25-year-old 'superstar' ranks joint-fifth among the Premier League’s top scorers, only trailing Erling Haaland, Igor Thiago, Danny Welbeck and Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Bournemouth are currently going through a difficult run of results, having gone winless in their last six league games, during which Semenyo has registered no goals or assists.
Iraola’s side have suffered defeats to Manchester City, Aston Villa, Sunderland and Everton, and drawn with West Ham and, most recently, Chelsea at the weekend.
Salah Faces Uncertain Liverpool Future
Mohamed Salah
Liverpool could be in the market for a new forward in January given recent developments around Mohamed Salah.
The Egyptian forward faces an uncertain future at the club following his post-match rant at Leeds United on Saturday, during which he accused Liverpool of 'throwing him under the bus' amid his limited playing time under Arne Slot.
Salah has been left on the bench for Liverpool’s last three Premier League games and did not travel with the squad for their 1-0 win over Inter Milan on Tuesday.
Saudi Pro League and MLS clubs are believed to be interested in the 33-year-old ahead of the January transfer window.