Three better ways for Liverpool to spend £65m in the January window than signing Antoine Semenyo - opinion

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Liverpool look likely to make a bold push to sign Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth during the January transfer window.The Reds have looked in need of something different up front this season, and supporters will hope that Semenyo can provide the answer to that.However, as good as the Ghanaian has been this season, there is an argument that Liverpool are already well stocked in wide forward areas. Sign Marc Guehi and a second young centre-backThe biggest area of need for Liverpool at the current moment is at centre-back.

Photo by Alex Livesey – Danehouse/Getty Images READ MORE: Fabrizio Romano may have just given away a key detail about Antoine Semenyo’s move to LiverpoolHowever, instead of blowing a big chunk of 2026’s budget on Semenyo, Liverpool could put that cash towards a deal for Bastoni.As Rousing The Kop recently wrote, Bastoni is one of the only players who could replace Virgil van Dijk when the time eventually comes.It is unlikely the Italian would be available in January in any case, but rather than spend on a player who feels like a luxury, Liverpool may be better off sitting tight and boosting their summer kitty for Bastoni.3. Bring in Marc Guehi and Kees SmitNext to centre-back – and arguably a new issue creeping in at right-back – Liverpool’s second most vulnerable area is in defensive midfield.Ryan Gravenberch is still one of the very best around, but the Dutchman’s form has not been as consistent this season.

Name: Kees SmitAge: 19Club: AZ AlkmaarPosition: Central midfield/Defensive midfieldSenior appearances: 50Senior goals: 4Nationality: DutchPhoto by Wart Brinkerhof/Marcel ter Bals/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images Liverpool have been linked with AZ Alkmaar wonderkid Kees Smit, and the addition of the 19-year-old midfielder would solve a lot of problems during the second half of the season.Add Smit to a mid-season arrival of Guehi, and Liverpool would likely come in comfortably under £65m while significantly increasing their chances of lifting silverware. It should not be Semenyo or no one for Liverpool this winter.