Liverpool have reportedly “opened talks” with Bournemouth attacker Antoine Semenyo over a move to Anfield in the January transfer window.
The 25-year-old has been linked with joining the Reds many times this year, with the Premier League champions seeing him as a strong option to bring in.
Semenyo outlined his class against Liverpool by scoring twice for Bournemouth at Anfield on the opening weekend, and he has stood out as arguably the Cherries’ most valued player.
According to a report from Caught Offside, who have shared a post from a reliable transfer insider on X, the Reds have “opened talks” with Semenyo over a January switch:
“Exclusive. Liverpool have officially opened talks with Bournemouth regarding Antoine Semenyo’s payment structure. Mo Salah was informed during the peace talks that the club’s plan is to sign a winger who can play on both sides. Big news.”
Semenyo the perfect January addition for Liverpool?
This is exciting news, considering what a talent Semenyo is, being described as “extraordinary” by Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, as well as being hailed as “special” by Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim, who said of him:
“They have a special player. They have many good players, but they have a special player in Semenyo. [He] can play both sides with both feet.”
The left-hand side of Liverpool’s attack has been weakened by selling Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich in the summer, while Cody Gakpo has struggled to find top gear too often, and is currently injured.
In Semenyo, the Reds would be signing a proven Premier League player with pace and power in abundance, and end product, registering nine goal contributions in 14 league appearances this season.
The Ghanaian can also do a job on the right flank, should Mohamed Salah leave in January, so there are few negatives to striking a deal for him.
Granted, his form arguably isn’t as explosive as it was earlier in the season, but he is a top-quality attacking player who would instantly give Liverpool more firepower.
That said, a centre-back takes precedence for the Reds in January, especially with Joe Gomez now potentially injured for a period of time.