Liverpool open official talks to sign Antoine Semenyo

Liverpool have reportedly taken a big step in their pursuit of Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyu, with the club officially beginning talks over the striker’s pay structure.

This development represents a significant acceleration in the Reds’ transfer plans as they look to bolster their attack.

According to the latest reports, the decision has already been communicated to Mohamed Salah during recent peace talks, indicating a transparent approach from the club regarding their future attacking hierarchy.

Liverpool officially opens talks with Bournemouth

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He also claimed that Salah had been informed of the club’s intention to sign Semenyu who can play on either flank.

“Exclusively: Liverpool have officially opened talks with Bournemouth regarding the payment structure for Antoine Semenyu.

Mohamed Salah was informed during peace talks that the club’s plan is to sign a winger who can play on both sides. Big news.”

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Liverpool have officially begun talks with Bournemouth regarding a payment structure for Antoine Semenyu.

Mohamed Salah was informed during peace talks that the club’s plan is to sign a winger who can play on both sides.

Big news. pic.twitter.com/wM7livn07D

– Indekila News (@Indekila) December 14, 2025

This suggests that while Liverpool work to resolve any recent dispute with their Egyptian king, they are at the same time future-proofing the team with a versatile striker capable of operating on either flank, reducing reliance on Salah.

It also keeps open the possibility of Salah being surprisingly sold in January to the Saudi Professional League. Liverpool’s hierarchy behind the scenes have reportedly held discussions with Saudi clubs who have shown a strong interest in signing him.

Many believe this is the source of Salah’s anger, who felt stabbed by the club because it wanted to sell him behind his back.

Although Semenyu’s arrival now seems a high possibility, Salah’s future remains a question mark. The player previously hinted that the Brighton game could be his final game for the club, suggesting that the club could move on from him.

His gestures after Brighton’s win were also very emotional as he walked around the pitch while fans sang to him.

Liverpool look set to overcome their Premier League rivals to sign Semenyu

Securing Semenyu would be a major coup for Arne Sloat’s side, especially given the fierce competition for his signature.

The Ghana international has been one of the most sought-after strikers in the Premier League over the past 18 months, attracting interest from clubs such as Manchester City and Tottenham.

By moving now to discuss payment structures, which are often the final hurdle in modern transfers, Liverpool appear to have stolen a march on their rivals.

The urgency suggests the Reds are keen to get the deal done quickly, perhaps in the January window, ensuring they are not drawn into a bidding war.

Antoine Simenho’s excellent statistics

It’s easy to see why Liverpool are moving forward. Semenyo has been in electric cherry blossom form.

In the current 2025/26 season, he has already scored 6 goals and provided 3 assists in just 14 Premier League appearances, building on an outstanding 2024/25 season where he scored 11 league goals.

His career total to date stands at 55 goals and 36 assists in 268 appearances across four clubs: Bournemouth, Bristol City, Newport County and Sunderland.

His underlying numbers are equally impressive, ranking first in both progressive carry percentages and shot generation actions. Crucial to Liverpool’s system is that its versatility is elite.

Although primarily dangerous as a right winger cutting the ball down to his left, he has played significant minutes as a left winger and even as a central striker, making him an ideal tactical fit for Liverpool’s fluid attacking line.