Liverpool learn Antoine Semenyo release clause as Arne Slot handed transfer deadline

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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballLiverpool FCLiverpool have been linked with Bournemouth forward Antoine SemenyoLiverpool have received a boost in the pursuit of Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo as reports suggest that the Cherries have 'reluctantly accepted' a departure. The Reds are among a host of Premier League clubs mooted with the 25-year-old, who has established himself as the latest key player in Andoni Iraola's side.The Athletic have reported that the South Coast club are under the assumption that they are powerless to prevent a departure as early as the forthcoming January transfer window.

It has been claimed that a sale this winter will be sanctioned for £65million, however the release clause must be met by a specific date in order to let Bournemouth sign a replacement.Sky Sports have also claimed that Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur, who failed in efforts to sign him in the summer, are monitoring the 25-year-old's future ahead of the window re-opening on January 1.Despite interest last summer, Semenyo signed a new five-year deal at the Vitality Stadium. The Reds are already well aware of his qualities after he punished Liverpool during their dramatic opening day win over Bournemouth.He scored twice as the Cherries overturned a two-goal deficit before Federico Chiesa and Mohamed Salah were on target to take the game away from the visitors.There will be more to follow.

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