Liverpool are interested in signing 25-year-old Bournemouth attacker Antoine Semenyo, and they want him to replace Mohamed Salah.
Mohamed Salah is in the twilight stages of his career, and he has not been at his best this season. There have been suggestions from different quarters that Arne Slot should drop the long-serving Liverpool talisman.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Liverpool are prepared to replace Salah, and they have identified Ghanaian international Antoine Semenyo as a potential alternative.
The 25-year-old has been in exceptional form this season, scoring six goals in the Premier League. He could prove to be an excellent addition for Liverpool if they manage to get the deal done. The Reds are lacking in quality from the wide areas, and the London-born attacker could solve that problem. He will add goals, pace, flair, and unpredictability in the final third.
The opportunity to join the Premier League champions will be attractive for him as well. It would be a huge step up in his career, and he would get to compete with top-class players. This move could provide him with the platform to fight for major trophies as well.
Semenyo could be tempted to join
The 25-year-old attacker will be attracted to the idea of joining Liverpool if the opportunity presents itself. However, the Cherries will not want to lose Antoine Semenyo easily. They could demand a premium. It will be interesting to see if Liverpool can afford the Bournemouth talisman.
Liverpool spent a large amount of money during the summer transfer window, and they will have to be cautious of their spending. The Premier League champions will not want to pay over the odds for the 25-year-old Ghanaian international. Bournemouth might have to be reasonable with their demands for the move to go through.
In addition to that, it seems highly unlikely that the Cherries will sanction the London-born attacker’s departure in the middle of the season. Any move might have to wait until the summer transfer window. Antoine Semenyo is their best player, and losing him in January would be a devastating blow for Bournemouth.