Not Antoine Semenyo: Liverpool weighed up 3 other attacking transfers last summer

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With Antoine Semenyo expected to join Man City in January, Liverpool’s links with three forwards over the summer could be revisited when the transfer window opens. Liverpool have reportedly decided against a move for Bournemouth forward Semenyo, who has made clear his preference to move to Man City in a deal worth £65 million.

But it cannot be overlooked that Liverpool were repeatedly linked with moves for Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola, Real Madrid‘s Rodrygo and Lyon’s Malick Fofana over the summer. Who could Liverpool sign after Alexander Isak’s injury? • Semenyo to City: Liverpool have reportedly opted out of the race for Antoine Semenyo, with the forward now expected to join Man City in a £65 million deal. • Strategic shift: While the club initially protected Rio Ngumoha‘s pathway, Alexander Isaks‘s injury may force a rethink, with PSG’s Bradley Barcola an ideal candidate. • Alternative targets: Real Madrid‘s Rodrygo remains a historic target for Michael Edwards, while interest in Lyon’s Malick Fofana persists despite the 20-year-old currently being sidelined.

Despite still starting regularly for PSG this season he continues to be linked with a move to Anfield and Liverpool’s interest dates back many years prior to his move to Paris from Lyon. Because I still have some progress to make.” Player Club (Age) Apps Goals Assists Market Value Bradley Barcola PSG (23) 22 10 4 €65m Rodrygo Real Madrid (24) 21 4 3 €110m Malick Fofana Lyon (20) 11 2 1 €30m * Stats based on 2025/26 season across all competitions.