Liverpool linked with sensational Antoine Semenyo transfer as reality clear

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Liverpool is being linked with a sensational double winter swoop for Antoine Semenyo and Alessandro Bastoni – but the reality is that both players are unlikely to move to Anfield in January. Inter Milan center-back Bastoni was also the subject of a recent report by TEAMtalk linking him with a move to Anfield in 2026.

The Crystal Palace captain remains Liverpool's top target after the Reds missed out on signing him on deadline day. Alessandro Bastoni is also being linked with a move to Liverpool (Image: Getty Images) Guehi looks set to leave Palace for free when his contract expires at the end of the season, but Liverpool is expected to face stiff competition for his services next year.

Liverpool effectively had a free run at Guehi earlier this year, but several big European clubs would no doubt view him as an appealing proposition on a free transfer in 2026. Liverpool is short of options in the center of defense at the moment, with the collapse of Guehi's move coupled with Giovanni Leoni's long-term knee injury leaving the team with just three senior center-backs at the moment.