Fabrizio Romano: Liverpool Want to Sign ‘Best Player in the Premier League’ in January for Slot
Liverpool remain interested in signing Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo ahead of the January transfer window, Fabrizio Romano has revealed in his exclusive GIVEMESPORT newsletter.
The defending Premier League champions are believed to be among a host of clubs eyeing a move for the Ghanaian forward when the market reopens next month.
Romano says he is anticipating a race for Semenyo’s signature, with clubs able to bypass negotiations with Bournemouth by paying his release clause, reportedly worth £65m.
Semenyo, who is under contract until June 2030, has scored six goals and provided three assists in 14 league appearances this season.
Liverpool Remain Keen on Semenyo
Premier League – AFC Bournemouth v Newcastle United – Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, Britain – September 21, 2025 AFC Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo after the match Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge
Romano, writing exclusively in his GIVEMESPORT newsletter, revealed that Liverpool still have genuine interest in Semenyo ahead of the market reopening in January:
“Genuine interest but there are more clubs also keen. It’s going to be a race also with more sides, depending on what the player wants to do.”
Semenyo, praised as the ‘best player in the Premier League’, has been in exceptional form at the start of the season, registering nine goal contributions in his first seven appearances, with Bournemouth losing just once during that run.
However, both the 25-year-old and the Cherries have seen a slump in form since the start of November, taking just two points from their last six Premier League games.
Semenyo – described as being ‘close to peak Sadio Mane’ – has not registered a goal or an assist during the difficult run of results for Andoni Iraola’s side, who sit 15th in the table ahead of their visit to Manchester United on Monday.
Semenyo’s departure for £65m would represent another high-profile sale for Bournemouth in the past six months.
The Cherries have parted ways with defenders Illia Zabarnyi, Milos Kerkez and Dean Huijsen before the season, with the trio leaving for a combined £147m.
Liverpool Ease Pressure on Arne Slot
Liverpool eased pressure on manager Arne Slot with back-to-back wins last week, beating Inter Milan and Brighton.
The Reds have climbed up to sixth in the Premier League table following a 2-0 win over the Seagulls on Saturday, with Hugo Ekitike netting both goals.
Mohamed Salah made his return to the matchday squad after being left at home for the Inter game on Tuesday and registered an assist for Ekitike’s second goal.
The Egyptian played his last game for the club before departing for the Africa Cup of Nations with Egypt. The tournament, held in Morocco, runs from December 21 to January 18.
