One well-connected journalist believes Liverpool shouldn\u2019t yet be discounted from making a sensational January move in the transfer market.<\/p>\n
Last week, The Athletic reported that Antoine Semenyo would prefer a switch to Manchester City, though Fabrizio Romano later suggested that Liverpool haven\u2019t abandoned hope of landing the Bournemouth winger.<\/p>\n
Although a January exit from the Vitality Stadium now looks increasingly realistic for the 25-year-old, where he ends up remains far from settled.<\/p>\n
Steele keeps door open on Liverpool move<\/p>\n
In his January transfer preview for Mail Sport, Lewis Steele hinted that Liverpool could still muscle their way into the race for the Ghana international, despite City being widely tipped as favourites.<\/p>\n
Steele wrote that while much of the recent noise points towards a move to the Etihad, sources say Liverpool remain interested and could attempt to swoop in late. He stressed that the situation isn\u2019t as straightforward as it\u2019s being portrayed.<\/p>\n
He added that earlier in the summer, Semenyo \u2014 valued by Bournemouth at around \u00a365m, or closer to \u00a375m without a release clause \u2014 had been mentioned as a Liverpool target. Steele speculated that former Bournemouth executive Richard Hughes may have been reluctant to take two players from his old club in one window after already signing Milos Kerkez.<\/p>\n
Steele also warned against ruling out a Liverpool bid if the player and his representatives show encouragement, noting that Manchester City aren\u2019t the only admirers, with Manchester United and Tottenham also monitoring developments.<\/p>\n
Liverpool\u2019s history of late January swoops<\/p>\n
Liverpool supporters may be unsure how seriously to take the speculation, particularly as Steele\u2019s claims clash with Ben Jacobs\u2019 assertion that the club has no intention of pursuing Semenyo this winter.<\/p>\n
City still appear best placed to secure his signature, but Liverpool have a track record of surprising January deals, as seen with the signings of Cody Gakpo and Luis D\u00edaz in recent seasons.<\/p>\n
Because of that, it would be premature to dismiss the possibility of a late Liverpool push, especially if sporting director Hughes believes a move to Anfield is achievable.<\/p>\n
Semenyo has also rediscovered his scoring touch after a quiet spell, netting in three consecutive matches despite Bournemouth\u2019s recent slide down the table.<\/p>\n
While Arne Slot is unlikely to publicly acknowledge a need for January reinforcements, it wouldn\u2019t be surprising if he\u2019s privately eager for additions to bolster a thin squad.<\/p>\n
With interest mounting and speculation swirling, Semenyo\u2019s future looks set to dominate the headlines in the weeks ahead.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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