Liverpool's plan to hijack Antoine Semenyo transfer ahead of private meeting

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Daily Mirror IconSportFootballLiverpool FCAntoine Semenyo will see his release clause become active on January 1 and Liverpool are ready to rival Manchester City for his signature ahead of a defining few days for the wingerLiverpool are ready to come to the party as they consider rivalling Manchester City for Antoine Semenyo, who is tipped to be on the move next month when his £65million release clause becomes active.The Bournemouth star has been one of the best performers in the Premier League, scoring nine times, including two against the Reds at Anfield, and now he's being tipped for a move to one of the country's top sides.The Reds have shown little desire to challenge City for his signature up until this point but the Daily Mail now reports that sporting director Richard Hughes is considering raiding his former club again.Hughes pursued the signing of left-back Milos Kerkez last summer and Liverpool are keen to add more quality in the final third. The BBC last week claimed that City's move for the player is at an advanced stage following discussions between his representatives and the club.READ MORE: Man City, Liverpool and Man Utd learn what Antoine Semenyo wants ‘rapidly’ amid transfer dateREAD MORE: Kobbie Mainoo 'considering permanent Man Utd exit' despite fresh Ruben Amorim claimA further meeting is now set to be held at the start of this week between City and Semenyo's representatives with hopes an agreement can be reached imminently.

But until a deal is signed, Semenyo's future remains open and Liverpool will look to seize on the fact the door is still ajar, especially given their struggles this season.The Anfield club are among five sides who have enquired about the Ghanaian - as well as City, Manchester United, Tottenham and Chelsea all registered their interest, but some have since backed out.The recent injury to Alexander Isak could see Liverpool ramp up their interest, but equally their huge recruitment drive in the summer has led to a plethora of attacking players for Arne Slot to pick from, which has proved a huge challenge.Semenyo wants his future resolved swiftly - especially as the release clause figure in his contract will expire until the summer come January 10. Both City and Liverpool would fit that bill.Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content.

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