Twist: Liverpool now anticipated to attempt to hijack Man City’s bid for Semenyo
Liverpool is now expected to intensify their pursuit of a “world-class” talent, with manager Arne Slot expressing significant admiration.
Reds eager to acquire new forward
On Saturday afternoon, the Reds secured their fourth consecutive victory across all competitions, although they worked hard for it, clinching a 2-1 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers, who continue to sit at the bottom of the Premier League standings with merely two points this season. While securing the three points is crucial, Slot may have some concerns regarding the performance, as Federico Chiesa struggled, earning a SofaScore match rating of just 6.1, and was substituted for Conor Bradley shortly after the hour mark. This was an infrequent start for Chiesa, who has primarily played as a substitute this season, with the Italian getting the starting nod on the right-wing, while Florian Wirtz excelled on the left.
Wirtz scored his first goal since transferring from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer, and Slot will be hoping the German can gain momentum after a sluggish start at Anfield. Even though the 22-year-old delivered a commendable performance on the left, he commonly plays in a more advanced midfield role, indicating that there might be an opportunity to add another left-winger next month. A recent development has emerged in Liverpool’s chase for AFC Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo. As reported by the Daily Mail, Bournemouth anticipates that Liverpool will enhance their pursuit of the winger, who has a £65m release clause that activates when the transfer window opens.
Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United, and Manchester City have also shown interest in the forward, and it seemed that a transfer to the Etihad Stadium was the most probable outcome, with discussions already taking place. However, a significant late twist could unfold, as the Reds seek to bolster their attacking options, particularly amid ongoing speculation regarding Mohamed Salah’s future at Anfield.
Semenyo could be a “world-class” asset to Slot’s squad
Bournemouth teammate Justin Kluivert praised the Ghanaian highly earlier this season, stating: “He is just world-class. We are glad to have him and that is why I said we have a good team. He is the one that scores goals for us and we appreciate that. He’s doing an amazing job.”
Kluivert is not alone in his praise, as Slot has made it clear that he regards the 25-year-old highly, referring to him as a “great player” earlier this season, while also commending the Bournemouth star for his speed and mental fortitude.
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The 32-time Ghana international has certainly merited a transfer to a top club with his performances this season, scoring nine goals in 17 Premier League appearances and providing three assists. Given that Salah’s future is uncertain, Liverpool could greatly benefit from acquiring another forward, and securing Semenyo’s signature would be a significant statement if they manage to outpace City.
Published: 2025-12-28 21:10:00
source: www.footballfancast.com
