Liverpool are reportedly preparing an offer to sign Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, and he could be a better option for the Reds than Bournemouth attacker Antoine Semenyo.
It seems every top club in the Premier League are in the market for new forwards ahead of the January transfer window, and more specifically, wingers. Bournemouth forward Semenyo is a player of interest to a host of different clubs after it was revealed that there is a release clause in his contract, but it looks set to be a competitive race to secure his signature.
After losing Luis Diaz in the summer, a winger could be on Liverpool's shortlist for January. Mohamed Salah's form has also dropped off, while his future remains uncertain, so it could be a priority for the Merseyside club.
Nico Williams a Better Option for Liverpool
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Nico Williams
Although Semenyo is enjoying a phenomenal season for the Cherries, there's an argument to suggest that he's a player flourishing in a certain system. It's unclear whether he could transfer that to a big club under more pressure, whereas a player like Williams has proved himself not only in Spain, but in European competitions too.
Williams is also two years younger, and Liverpool might have more of a free run at him, with a host of clubs pushing for Semenyo in January. Reports have claimed that Liverpool are preparing an offer in the region of £83m for Williams. The Athletic Club star, praised as ‘one of the best wingers in the world’, doesn't have the Premier League experience that Semenyo would offer you, but he's a player waiting to burst after an impressive spell in La Liga.
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Semenyo Lacks Big Club Experience
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It might be a harsh observation, considering Semenyo hasn't been given the chance to play for a big side, but the lack of experience could be a concern. If playing for Liverpool, Semenyo will be forced to play against deep defences with little space in behind, whereas at Bournemouth, he's involved in a lot more transitional moments against opposition with higher defensive lines.
There seems to be minimal interest in Williams, described as 'astonishing' by BBC journalist John Bennett, perhaps due to his lack of Premier League experience, whereas a host of clubs are chasing Semenyo, with Manchester United and Manchester City believed to be the two frontrunners for his signature.