Exclusive: Liverpool strike agreement with £65m talent and equal Man City’s offer in bid to hijack the transfer.

Liverpool have reportedly reached a personal agreement with Antoine Semenyo and have also matched Manchester City’s proposal for the Bournemouth attacker.

According to exclusive information obtained by CaughtOffside, the Reds have settled terms with the Ghanaian ahead of a possible January switch, leaving the forward to choose between Anfield and the Etihad. Semenyo had previously agreed terms with City, but Liverpool’s decision to match their offer means the decision now rests entirely with the player.

A January exit from Bournemouth looks increasingly likely, with both clubs moving forward in talks. Any deal, however, will require triggering his £65m release clause.

Details of Semenyo’s release clause amid Liverpool and Man City interest

Sources indicate that Semenyo can be bought for £65m, but that clause expires before January 10 and won’t be valid again until the summer, when a slightly lower £60m clause becomes active. This has placed both Liverpool and City under time pressure, each attempting to finalise as much as possible before the window opens to gain an edge.

Liverpool or City: who will Semenyo pick?

The 25-year-old is yet to make his decision, with both clubs meeting his personal demands. He is in no rush and could also wait to see if other clubs enter the race.

Liverpool have been touted as favourites, but variables such as Arne Slot’s future and the uncertainty surrounding Mohamed Salah’s situation could influence the outcome.
Manchester United have also been credited with interest in recent weeks, meaning the competition for Semenyo could intensify further.