As the festive fixtures pile up and the Premier League table begins to take its true shape, the January transfer window looms large on the horizon.
While the Reds have been relatively frugal in recent winters, the unique pressures of the 2025/26 campaign might force a change in strategy. Injuries and poor for way well force the Reds’ hand in the market.
Antoine Semenyo’s future is set to come into sharp focus the moment the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Day. The Bournemouth winger is reportedly the subject of a unique contract situation that has put the Premier League’s elite on high alert.
Semenyo has a £65 million release clause that becomes active in January. However, there is a massive catch: the clause is only valid for a specific period early in the window—believed to be the first two weeks. This deadline exists to give Bournemouth ample time to sign a replacement should their star man leave.
And Liverpool is far from the only shark circling in these waters.
According to a report from talkSPORT, all of Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur , Manchester United, and Arsenal are keen on the 25-year-old, alongside Liverpool.
From City’s part, it is asserted that Pep Guardiola is pushing the issue and is a big fan of the former Bristol City attacker.
The Spaniard is determined to bring in a winger who can contribute more goals from the wide forward role. He believes this is a quality missing from his current options in Savinho, Oscar Bobb and Jeremy Doku.
Tottenham and Manchester United, according to the report would both prefer a summer transfer over making a move in winter, but the intense competition could force their hand.
Meanwhile, Arsenal will only contemplate a move if they manage to sell a player next month. As things stand, the Gunners are anticipating a largely quiet January transfer window.
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