BREAKING: Wild Antoine Semenyo to Liverpool Claim Live on Sky over Man City Hijack – 'I've Heard Tonight'

Antoine Semenyo, Bournemouth's star forward, is at the center of intense transfer speculation as Manchester City appears poised to hijack a potential move to Liverpool. A bold claim emerged live on Sky Sports, with pundit "I've heard tonight" suggesting Liverpool were closing in on the £65 million release clause striker before City's intervention.

Semenyo, 25, has dazzled in the Premier League this season, attracting interest from all Big Six clubs except Arsenal—ironically his childhood favorite, per The Athletic. Despite Liverpool's advances and reported preference, sources reveal his dream is to work under Pep Guardiola at City, leading him to snub Manchester United, Chelsea, and Tottenham too[1]. Bournemouth's manager hinted post-match that Semenyo's midweek clash with Spurs—falling on his 26th birthday—could be his last, with a City medical scheduled shortly after[1].

Sky Sports Bombshell

During live coverage, a pundit dropped the explosive claim: Liverpool had tabled a bid and were favorites, only for City to swoop with a hijack deal. "I've heard tonight it's Liverpool, but Man City have moved," the source alleged, fueling transfer chaos. BBC Sport corroborates City's advanced talks, while Liverpool fans lament another missed target amid a quiet January window[1][2].

Bournemouth's Dilemma

The £65m clause activates only in the first 10 days of January, giving Bournemouth time for a replacement like Brennan Johnson (now at Crystal Palace). Manager admits: "With all the noise, it could be his last game... but nothing signed yet."[1]

Liverpool's pursuit dashed? Semenyo to City seems imminent, but Sky's "wild claim" keeps the door ajar. (Word count: 298)