Liverpool must make brave Antoine Semenyo decision that could backfire massively - opinion

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Antoine Semenyo is heavily linked with a move to Liverpool right now.The Reds are not satisfied with how they have started the season, and rightly so too, as they find themselves eight points behind league-leaders Arsenal.Changes need to be made, and one of the things they are looking to do is dip into the transfer market in January and add more quality to the team.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. Semenyo is the player who they seem the most keen on, with his £65m release clause being only something that will tempt them even more.However, they must do something brave in the race for the Ghanaian, even if there is a big chance it backfires.

Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty ImagesLiverpool should wait for Antoine Semenyo and buy a defenderLiverpool have had many problems at the start of the season, although the most obvious is probably in defence.They have been leaking far too many goals, and with there being a lack of options in this department too, it might be best if they sign a defender first.Semenyo will be even cheaper in the summer, with Fabrizio Romano claiming around £50m, giving them an extra incentive to wait.The problem is, competition for the winger is strong and they might end up losing out on him altogether, with a team like Arsenal also thinking about a January move.READ MORE: Liverpool fans will have mixed feelings over what has just happened to Alexander Isak with Sweden Is Antoine Semenyo Liverpool-bound in 2026? I’m thinking ‘I’ve got them rattled.’ They’re clapping, celebrating, pushing the team on even more.

I’m thinking ‘oh my god.’”Antoine Semenyo on the best stadium he ever played at.Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images However, unless they can afford both, signing a defender seems the more sensible option as this is a bigger issue right now than the left wing position is. However, Liverpool must at least try, mainly as it seems highly unlikely he would pick them over the likes of Real Madrid in the summer.