Liverpool could 'hijack' Antoine Semenyo transfer as Man City plans next step

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Liverpool IconLiverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCLiverpool is being linked with a late move to try and hijack Manchester City's deal for Antoine Semenyo, with a transfer for the Bournemouth star looking likely in JanuaryAntoine Semenyo looks likely to be on the move in the January transfer window(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool could look to hijack Manchester City’s efforts to sign Antoine Semenyo in January, with reports suggesting the latter will try and move quickly to wrap up a deal.Semenyo looks likely to be on the move in the New Year, with clubs looking to take advantage of an $87 million (£65M) release clause that comes into effect in the New Year. Liverpool was linked with a move for the winger as it looks to bolster its options in attack, with Manchester United and Tottenham also touted as possible destinations.City though looks to be leading the way, with reports earlier this week claiming that Semenyo favors a move to the Etihad Stadium, which would leave the Reds looking at possible alternatives.READ MORE: 3 Liverpool players to watch in 2026 including Hugo Ekitike and Steven Gerrard-like starREAD MORE: How Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz and 10 others have fared since Liverpool summer transfer exitsAccording to Fabrizio Romano though, Liverpool might not have given up hope of landing the 25-year-old just yet.Speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano has talked up the possibility of the Reds hijacking City’s deal.

Pep Guardiola’s side is said to want to get a deal done as quickly as possible in order to avoid any such scenario.Liverpool is claimed to have “always been calling”, having been in contact with Semenyo representatives in November and again this month. While City is confirmed to be the player’s preference, the possibility of the Reds making a late attempt to snatch him away isn’t ruled out.Antoine Semenyo reportedly favors a move to Manchester City(Image: Getty Images)Therefore, City is planning to get in touch with Bournemouth in order to discuss how they will proceed with the deal and agree to a structure to pay the release clause to the Cherries.Liverpool could look to add to its options in attack next month, having been dealt a major blow after Alexander Isak broke his leg.The striker is facing a long lay-off now, although Arne Slot has raised hopes that he will be able to return before the end of the season.Nevertheless, the Reds are low on options in attack at the moment, with Mohamed Salah away on Africa Cup of Nations duty, while Cody Gakpo remains a doubt having been out injured over the past three games.Get LFC's 2025/26 season home and away kitsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.

Learn moreFrom $100LFC.comSee the dealLiverpool's home and away strips for the 2025/26 season are the first in their new partnership with adidas.Fans can order jerseys in the US at Fanatics.com or via the LFC Online Store in both the US and across the world.Although his side could benefit from dipping into the January transfer market, Slot has already played down the possibility of his side splashing the cash again after their huge summer spending spree."This is our way of working at Liverpool. The outside world wants to believe we have unlimited money but that is not true,” Slot said last week."You insiders know – and you are the only ones because the outside world only talks about our spending – what we have brought in (money) to spend."That is the way we work over here.