One of the Premier League's most-sought-after stars has now made Liverpool his No.1 choice ahead of Manchester City, according to recent reports.
Liverpool have "moved on" from Salah saga, says Slot
It's an important few weeks for Liverpool, who will get a glimpse into life without Mohamed Salah as he sets off to represent Egypt at AFCON, and get the chance to right their transfer wrongs in the January transfer window.
The Reds proved their spending power in the summer, smashing their transfer record twice to welcome Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak. As things stand, however, they've got just one Premier League goal between them and Liverpool sit as low as seventh despite their stunning spending spree.
Nobody saw it coming. Everything that could have gone wrong has done for Arne Slot so far this season, from Isak's struggles to his public fall-out with Salah which Liverpool have now "moved on" from.
Amid the chaos, the January transfer window represents the chance for Liverpool to fix their glaring problems. They've certainly got the spending power to do so, as shown in the summer, and should commence their winter shopping by finally welcoming Marc Guehi.
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The Reds could ease any nerves by paying a premium fee to Crystal Palace before Guehi's contract expires in the summer and several clubs chase his signature as a free agent.
Similarly, those at Anfield also reportedly have the chance to sign Antoine Semenyo ahead of several rivals following the latest update about his January preference.
Semenyo makes Liverpool decision after Hughes call
According to The Guardian's Jamie Jackson, Semenyo now wants to join Liverpool over Man City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur in the January transfer window.
The Bournemouth star, who has a release clause worth £65m, looks destined to leave the Cherries next month and Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes has already reportedly called the winger ahead of a potential move to Anfield.
Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo celebrates scoring their first goal
Some may argue that the last thing Liverpool need is another attacking star, but as shaky as their backline has been, their new-look frontline is yet to click. The addition of Semenyo, especially as Salah's future remains in question, could change that.
PL stats 25/26 Semenyo Salah
Minutes 1,349 1,183
Goals 7 4
Assists 3 3
Expected Goals 5.3 4.5
Replacing Salah, even as he struggles to reach top form, will be no easy task for Liverpool. Alas, in Semenyo, they may have identified the goalscoring winger who could do exactly that.
As those at Anfield know first-hand, the 25-year-old is clinical in front of goal and could become the second star that Hughes welcomes from his former club in the space of six months.