Liverpool and Manchester City look set for an intense battle over the signing of Antoine Semenyo.<\/p>\n
Several trusted journalists have confirmed that Liverpool\u2019s interest in the Bournemouth winger is concrete. As previously reported by David Ornstein for The Athletic, the Ghana international has a \u00a365m release clause in his contract, which remains active until mid-January.<\/p>\n
While Liverpool are believed to have alternative targets in mind should a deal prove unattainable, there is a growing sense that the club are willing to go head-to-head with City for the 25-year-old forward.<\/p>\n
Liverpool reach personal terms with Semenyo<\/p>\n
According to CaughtOffside, Liverpool have now agreed personal terms with Semenyo, matching Manchester City\u2019s proposal and leaving the player to decide between the two Premier League giants.<\/p>\n
His current \u00a365m release clause expires on 10 January, after which a separate \u00a360m clause will become active next summer.<\/p>\n
It is understood that Semenyo is in no rush to resolve his future and has yet to signal a preference, despite reaching agreements with both clubs.<\/p>\n
Could Semenyo be Salah\u2019s long-term replacement?<\/p>\n
With Mohamed Salah\u2019s future under renewed scrutiny following his explosive comments last weekend, the timing of Liverpool\u2019s reported progress with Semenyo appears significant.<\/p>\n
While there remains hope that Salah can mend relations with Arne Slot and the club\u2019s hierarchy and avoid a January departure, Liverpool\u2019s owners are likely already planning for a future beyond the Egyptian star, who turns 34 next summer.<\/p>\n
Semenyo made a blistering start to the campaign, scoring six goals in his opening seven Premier League matches \u2014 including a brace against Liverpool \u2014 although he has gone seven games without finding the net since Bournemouth\u2019s 3-1 victory over Fulham in early October.<\/p>\n
Despite that dip, his underlying numbers over the past year highlight a strong work ethic away from goal, with defensive contributions that contrast with criticism often aimed at Salah.<\/p>\n
The agreement on personal terms underlines the seriousness of Liverpool\u2019s interest and suggests that a move to Anfield is very much under consideration \u2014 though Manchester City remain equally placed.<\/p>\n
With the transfer window reopening in three weeks, Semenyo\u2019s future is set to dominate headlines as Christmas approaches, and the outcome promises to be one to watch closely.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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