Liverpool are reportedly ahead of Tottenham Hotspur in the race to sign 25-year-old Ghanaian international Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth.
As per a report by TEAMtalk, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Antoine Semenyo, and he will cost around £65 million. It will be interesting to see if Liverpool can wrap up the move in the coming months.
Bournemouth will not want to lose an important player like him in the middle of the season, and it is fair to assume that under usual circumstances any move might have to wait until the summer transfer window. However, the presence of a release clause has left the situation out of the Cherries’ control amid his links with Premier League bigwigs.
It remains to be seen whether Tottenham follow up on their interest with an official proposal to get the deal done. The North London outfit need to act quickly to beat the competition from the rival clubs.
Both Liverpool and Tottenham have the finances to get the deal across the line. The player will want to compete at the highest level, and Liverpool might be a more attractive destination for him. They have been fighting for the league title and the UEFA Champions League. Tottenham are not quite at that level yet.
Semenyo deserves a big move
The 25-year-old is in fine form right now. He has shown his quality against the top teams in the Premier League, and there is no doubt that he has the attributes to succeed at the highest level. He could add a new dimension to the Liverpool and Tottenham attack.
Both clubs need more cutting-edge in the final third. They need someone who can take on defenders and create opportunities out of nothing. The London-born attacker is capable of scoring goals consistently as well.
Semenyo could be a complete player for them in the attack. It remains to be seen which of the two clubs can get the deal done. The £65 million valuation might seem expensive, but the player has the potential to justify the investment. The 25-year-old is at the peak of his career, and this is the right time for him to take on a new challenge. It will be interesting to see where he ends up eventually.