Arne Slot avoids answer on Antoine Semenyo transfer after Alexander Isak surgery

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With Alexander Isak facing months on the sidelines and Bournemouth‘s Antoine Semenyo linked for January, Arne Slot was evasive when questioned on Tuesday. That has prompted speculation over a new addition in the upcoming transfer window, with Semenyo the prime candidate given Liverpool’s known interest and his £65 million release clause.

Will Liverpool sign Antoine Semenyo in January? • The stance: Arne Slot remained evasive when asked about signing Antoine Semenyo, refusing to confirm if a January move is planned to cover for injury. • The injury: Alexander Isak is set for an indefinite spell on the sidelines following surgery on Monday to repair a broken leg and ankle damage. • The loan: A recall for Harvey Elliott from Aston Villa is complicated by the £35m obligation-to-buy clause in his current loan agreement. Slot was asked directly about how Isak’s absence impacts plans for both signing a new forward in January, keeping Mohamed Salah at the club and potentially bringing Harvey Elliott back from his miserable loan at Aston Villa.

The Times‘ Paul Joyce reports that contact between Liverpool and Villa is “likely” but Slot gave no indication he is planning to reintegrate Elliott when speaking on Tuesday. Can Harvey Elliott be recalled from his loan at Aston Villa?