Liverpool sent clear Antoine Semenyo transfer message that could benefit Man Utd
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Liverpool have been told why they should look at another signing in the January transfer windowLiverpool have been told by Scott Minto why they should steer clear of signing Antoine Semenyo in the January transfer window and instead focus their efforts on Marc Guehi. Arne Slot has had a difficult start to the Premier League this season, with the Reds 'defence proving to be a particular issue.A total of 20 goals have been conceded by Liverpool so far in the top flight this season, despite having Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate at the heart of the defence for the majority of the campaign.
The club has also struggled in front of goal this season, despite the signings of Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak, reports The Mirror.READ MORE: Marc Guehi three-word message speaks volumes as Arne Slot makes brutal Liverpool callREAD MORE: Liverpool told they face unthinkable Arne Slot sack decision amid nightmare runWhile some may be quick to blame Slot's attacking line-up for their troubles this season, others have pointed out that the defence may need additional investment when the January transfer window reopens. But lets see, he’s not just a short-term fix, he’s an £80million footballer."He's an £80million footballer that they could have got for £35million but for things going on elsewhere, and if they had put down £40m, £45m they probably would have got him straight away.
And yet what do we think the problems are with Liverpool right now?"Crook then replied: "I don't think Liverpool are in any kind of financial situation because they went for a couple of transfer windows didn't they? Didn't spend anything, and actually you look at their net spend which is what I was talking about."Their net spend in this summer transfer window was £218million pound less than Arsenal so I think they have got the funds."To which, Minto clarified: "So I would I would bring in Marc Guehi rather than Antoine Semenyo," which led to Crook asking: "Because Van Dijk and Konate have been vulnerable?” Minto then concluded with: "Absolutely."Liverpool looked to sign Guehi during the summer transfer window, and the deal appeared destined to be completed until the final moments.Whilst Liverpool seemed poised to secure a deadline day acquisition for the England international worth £35m, Palace stopped the deal due to being unable to sign a replacement in time.If Liverpool abandon their pursuit of Semenyo and instead focus on securing a deal for Guehi, it could, in turn, help Manchester United.The Red Devils have also been linked with signing Semenyo, including in the summer,, before the forward pledged his future to Bournemouth with a new contract that will keep him at the Vitality Stadium until 2030.However, recent reports have suggested that Bournemouth may struggle to ward off interest from potential suitors in January, given Semenyo's contract reportedly contains a £65m release clause which any club can activate.For the latest news and breaking news, visit liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc.