Reliable reporters have now linked Man City with a transfer for Antoine Semenyo, who has been also been attracting interest from Liverpool.
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Liverpool are widely reported to be considering a move for Bournemuth’s Semenyo in January, but they will almost certainly now face competition if they do attempt to sign the forward.
Journalists Paul Hirst and Paul Joyce wrote in the Times that Man City are “considering triggering” Semenyo’s £65 million release clause.
“City are among a number of clubs monitoring Semenyo’s situation and could buy the exciting Bournemouth winger when the transfer window reopens on New Year’s Day,” they explained.
“City have not yet fully committed to making a move for Semenyo, but there is a feeling in some quarters that his arrival in January could give them the edge they need to reduce the gap between themselves and the Premier League leaders Arsenal in the second half of the campaign.”
Tottenham are among the other interested clubs who have been mentioned.
While it is evident that Cody Gakpo could be upgraded on, Liverpool may not deem an attacker as their priority in the window. Fans may also be thinking that defence is an area to focus on first.
Today’s Liverpool FC News
• Arne Slot has revealed “maybe it was a bit of a risk” to play Florian Wirtz at West Ham, with the performance staff advising otherwise
• Alexis Mac Allister told press including the Liverpool Echo that he feels “good mentally and physically” – hopefully we see his form begin to improve then!
• Liverpool loanee Vitezslav Jaros had to avoid fireworks as he returned to start his first league game for Ajax since October, only to have their match against Groningen just five minutes in – watch the wild scenes here
More from This Is Anfield
Important to Liverpool’s win on Sunday was Joe Gomez‘s performance at right-back, as he started his first Premier League match of the season. Sam Millne took a closer look at the stats from the Reds’ win:
“The 28-year-old provided an assist for Cody Gakpo‘s goal, played six passes into the final third, completed 33 of his 38 passes and was dispossessed on zero occasions.
“The performance of his teammate, Ibrahima Konate, was also a factor in the clean sheet as he put in a much-improved showing on Sunday.
“The Frenchman won all six of his aerial duels, cleared the ball 10 times and made more defensive contributions (13) than anyone else on the pitch.”
READ: Arne Slot’s defensive shift pays off – with Joe Gomez decision key to win
Elsewhere in the football world today
• Liverpool Women captain Grace Fisk was set to make her first England appearance but has injured her calf in training – it’s just a “small injury” thankfully, said Lionesses coach Sarina Wiegman
• Sheffield Wednesday have been deducted six more points in the Champonship due to a failure to pay players in March, May and June, as well as other non-payments to staff and HMRC (BBC Sport) – former owner former owner Dejphon Chansiri has been banned for three years, at least
• Talks over a new contract for Jean-Philippe Mateta have stalled (BBC Sport) – his current deal expires in 2027 – one for top clubs to keep an eye on?
Liverpool FC: On this day
On December 1, 1959, Liverpool changed forever as Bill Shankly was appointed manager before arriving properly 13 days later.
The great man took the Reds from the second division to the top of the game, laying the foundations for Liverpool’s European Cups and dynasty of success that would follow.
Shankly won his fair share, too, taking Liverpool to their first FA Cup triumphs in 1965 and 1974, as well as three top-flight titles and the UEFA Cup.
He is most widely remembered, though, for changing the mentality of the club, the supporters and the landscape of British football itself.
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