Report: Liverpool readying push to complete deal for 'extraordinary' star before facing Leeds

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Liverpool are heading into the January transfer window in need of reinforcements all across the pitch.Despite recovering their form a little in recent weeks, the Reds are still looking for a shot in the arm before the second half of the season.One way of doing that is by dipping into the market, and Liverpool have been strongly linked with a number of potential new additions.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. Why do Liverpool fans want Antoine Semenyo to replace Cody Gakpo?

Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say Perhaps the most talked about of these is Antoine Semenyo, who looks highly likely to have played his final game for Bournemouth.Semenyo had appeared to be on his way to Manchester City after reports earlier in the week suggested the Ghanaian had selected Pep Guardiola’s team as his favoured destination. However, just when hope appeared lost, Liverpool have reportedly bounced back into the chase.Liverpool expected to make Antoine Semenyo offerAlthough a move for Semenyo would make some sense for Liverpool, his preference for joining City had looked like putting them out of the race.According to The Daily Mail, though, the Reds should not yet be counted against.Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Marc Guehi state of play heading into January window as frontrunner named for Liverpool targetThey claim that Bournemouth fully expect Liverpool to make a serious offer to sign Semenyo and attempt to turn his head away from City.In what is described as a ‘dramatic twist’ in the transfer saga, the Reds are claimed to be ready to rival City – who are reportedly aiming to secure a deal by the time the window opens on Thursday – and snatch Semenyo away.Man United and Tottenham are also named as interested parties, with Chelsea claimed to have already walked away, although the inference via ‘suggestions on the South Coast’ appears to be that this is a straight battle between Liverpool and City.

Prove me wrong: Anthony Gordon is still the PERFECT attacking signing for Liverpool… Photo Credit: Getty Images/Daniela Porcelli/Sports Press 👇 Join the debate; share your insight. Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say Can Liverpool convince Semenyo to change his mind?If Liverpool do make a serious move to sign Semenyo before their match against Leeds on New Year’s Day, it will only be because they genuinely think they can buy him.