Liverpool consider urgent £75 million January signing as Arne Slot sounds the alarm

Liverpool are considering a bold January move for Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo, spurred by Mohamed Salah’s recent dip in form, according to iNews.

The Ghana international drew interest from Tottenham and Manchester United last summer, but the Reds now appear to be early frontrunners to secure the 25-year-old in-form attacker.

The Africa Cup of Nations schedule could play a key role in any move. While Salah is set to captain Egypt during the tournament, Ghana did not qualify, meaning Semenyo would remain available for Liverpool’s congested January fixture list.

Even a slight dip in form from Salah is amplified at a club of Liverpool’s ambitions, raising concerns over their primary right-sided threat being absent.

Semenyo, however, could provide a timely solution. The Bournemouth forward has emerged as a high-intensity, direct wide player, impressing this season with both his goal-scoring and overall attacking contributions. Notably, he scored twice against Liverpool at Anfield on the opening day of the Premier League season.

Capable of playing across either wing or through the center, Semenyo has elevated his game this season, ranking as the league’s second top scorer with six goals, only behind Erling Haaland.

Such performances have caught the attention of top clubs. Spurs and Manchester United monitored him previously, and iNews reports that Liverpool are exploring a deal that could reach £75 million. The AFCON calendar strengthens Liverpool’s case, as they could acquire a forward available during Salah’s absence.

Complications remain, however. Bournemouth are unlikely to sell a key player mid-season, and rival interest from Spurs and United underscores his market value. Yet Liverpool’s urgency and the prospect of competing for major honours could tempt Semenyo to move to Anfield.

With a reported £75m valuation and Bournemouth’s likely resistance to a winter sale, negotiations are expected to be challenging for Arne Slot and his recruitment team.