Liverpool emerge as preferred destination for Semenyo amid Premier League interest
Liverpool have moved into a strong position in the pursuit of Antoine Semenyo, with sources indicating that the Bournemouth forward sees Anfield as his ideal next step should he leave the south coast. Interest from Manchester City and Manchester United is firm, yet the Ghana international is understood to have placed Liverpool at the top of his list as the January window approaches.
Rising demand for Semenyo across England’s elite
Semenyo’s release clause, set at £65million, has put several Premier League clubs on high alert. Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are deep in their assessments of the 25-year-old, who has established himself as one of this season’s most productive forwards. Only Erling Haaland and Igor Thiago have registered more goal contributions so far, with Semenyo’s combination of six goals and three assists marking him out as one of the division’s standout performers.
While those close to the player, reported on TeamTalk, stress that he would consider each of the interested clubs, Semenyo’s preference is clear. Anfield is the environment in which he sees his long-term development, and Liverpool’s own situation could accelerate the process. Mo Salah’s public expression of dissatisfaction – and his push for a January exit – has reshaped Liverpool’s forward planning, potentially leaving space for a dynamic wide option to enter the squad.
Bournemouth planning contingencies as interest grows
Bournemouth remain intent on keeping Semenyo, yet the club are preparing for every scenario. Recruitment staff have been assessing potential replacements for weeks, and Ipswich Town winger Jaden Philogene has become a key name on their shortlist. The former England U21 international has continued his upward trajectory in the Championship, registering six goals and two assists in 18 appearances. Bournemouth have watched him closely, aware that Semenyo’s situation may accelerate unexpectedly once the window opens.
Manchester United’s interest has also intensified, with the club revisiting a move they considered in the summer before shifting focus to Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha. Manchester City, meanwhile, have been compiling their own scouting reports, adding pressure to Liverpool’s efforts to move early. City’s recruitment team see Semenyo’s versatility and output as attributes that fit their long-term attacking model.
Liverpool’s advantage and wider implications
Liverpool’s position is strengthened by the player’s preference. City, United and Spurs remain significant threats, but Semenyo’s enthusiasm for Anfield gives the Merseyside club an edge that cannot be overlooked. Should Liverpool fail to secure his signature, alternatives such as Real Madrid’s Rodrygo have been explored, but the focus remains firmly on the Bournemouth forward.
The wider transfer picture continues to evolve at pace. Marcus Rashford’s future at Manchester United is coming under fresh scrutiny, with the forward exploring long-term options and signalling his expectations to the club’s hierarchy. Elsewhere, commentary around Mo Salah’s situation has intensified after a recent dispute involving public remarks, adding further uncertainty to Liverpool’s upcoming transfer window.
These intertwined developments create a landscape in which Semenyo’s decision could carry significant implications for three of the Premier League’s most powerful sides. With Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United all in the market for attacking reinforcements, the January window is shaping up to be one of the most consequential in recent seasons.
