Antoine Semenyo 'perfect' for Liverpool as transfer disagreement emerges amid Man City development

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Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur were similarly keen on securing the 25-year-old, who has an $87 million (£65M) release clause in his Bournemouth deal that kicks in next month.Semenyo is versatile enough to operate as a striker or on either flank and has netted 19 league goals over two full seasons since his move from Bristol City to Bournemouth in 2023.READ MORE: Liverpool given chance to bring back cult hero for free after Alexander Isak injuryREAD MORE: Former Liverpool coach says he's open to Anfield return - 'Welcome to call me'However, former Liverpool defender Warnock has raised doubts about whether a transfer to Anfield would represent too significant a leap for Semenyo, reports the Liverpool Echo."I think they eventually have to find someone on that right hand side," Warnock told aceodds.com. We have seen it with Milos Kerkez as well, that was the same scenario.Milos Kerkez of Liverpool fouls Antoine Semenyo of Bournemouth during the Premier League match at Anfield on August 15 2025(Image: Michael Steele/Getty Images)"He is the perfect case to look at when it comes to the person and the pressure to be at Liverpool.

I think he is a brilliant player and I think he is very capable."But do we know whether he could cope with playing in a Liverpool shirt and providing goals and assists week in week out?"Before the match against Man United, he had played seven matches without scoring. I think he suits the Premier League.

Everything will just be about how he can adapt playing for Liverpool."However, Jermaine Jenas, a former Premier League star, disagrees with Warnock's assessment, arguing earlier this week that Liverpool would be an ideal fit for Semenyo.Antoine Semenyo looks likely to leave Boournemouth during the January transfer window(Image: (PETER POWELL / AFP via Getty Images))"Semenyo would be perfect for Liverpool. He's not going to go to Chelsea, he's not going to go to Manchester City."So yeah, I think Liverpool and Spurs are probably the two best options, you know, for him to be looking at."