Liverpool transfer news as Reds receive major Antoine Semenyo boost
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Liverpool IconLiverpool FC NewsFeaturesTransfersThe latest Liverpool transfer rumors as the Reds continue to be linked with a move for Antoine Semenyo, while a La Liga center-back could be targeted on a free transferAntoine Semenyo of Bournemouth(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool has received a boost regarding a possible approach for Antoine Semenyo, after it was reported that the player is not prioritizing a possible move to Tottenham.Semenyo is being eyed by a number of Premier League clubs ahead of the January transfer window, when the winger will be available for his £65 million ($87 million) release clause. Tottenham, Liverpool and both Manchester clubs are the clubs that seem to be being linked with Semenyo most frequently, but The Athletic's David Ornstein suggests that a move Tottenham is not high up on the player's list of preferred next destinations."The names that are emerging as the leading contenders right now are Manchester City and Manchester United, in no particular order.
They are both extremely fond of him," Ornstein told NBC Sports.READ MORE: Wayne Rooney can't help himself while heaping praise on Liverpool's 'best signing yet'READ MORE: Antoine Semenyo told 'perfect' transfer option as Liverpool handed alternative Jurgen Klopp loved"Liverpool are said to have had great admiration for him. They haven’t moved to the same extent so far, to my knowledge, but let’s see if anything changes around the Alexander Isak injury, because we have just broken the news that Liverpool fear that it is a significant injury to his lower left leg."Tottenham were very keen, and I’m led to believe were prepared to pay a significant salary to Antoine Semenyo, but he’s politely focusing on other options, mainly it seems City or United, and he will have to make a decision around that."Free OscarMeanwhile, Liverpool is reportedly interested in signing Celta Vigo full-back Oscar Mingueza on a free transfer next year.Mingueza is out of contract at Celta at the end of the season, and he will be free to sign a pre-contract agreement with a club outside of Spain from New Year's Day onwards.Mingueza joined Celta from Barcelona in 2022, but he appears unlikely to sign a new contract with the Spanish outfit to keep him. there before the end of the season.Celta Vigo defender Oscar MinguezaThe 26-year-old can also operate as a center-back as well as at right-back, which would provide Arne Slot with some much-needed versatility in defense.Liverpool has struggled with injuries to its back line throughout the season, with Conor Bradley, Jeremie Frimpong, Joe Gomez and Giovanni Leoni all missing a significant amount of game time due to injury.Minguez has been capped four times for Spain, with two of those appearances coming in 2025.