Liverpool ‘present £65m offer’ for Semenyo as he ‘wants move’; Bournemouth set demand

Liverpool have reportedly lodged an offer of around £65m for Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo. Betting angle: his arrival would strengthen Liverpool’s attack and could shorten Liverpool’s odds in match-winner and goals markets — punters might back Over 1.5 Liverpool goals and Semenyo anytime scorer markets if the move goes through.

Liverpool lodge reported £65m bid for Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo

Liverpool have reportedly submitted an offer of around £65m to sign Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo ahead of the January transfer window. The move would mark another significant outlay after a summer overhaul that reshaped Arne Slot’s squad and saw multiple high-profile departures.

Context: a summer of big spending and surgical turnover

Last summer Liverpool invested heavily, breaking the British transfer record twice and bringing in major additions to refresh the squad. Several established names left as part of the restructure, generating funds for signings including high-profile forwards and wide players. That spending spree has not immediately translated into cohesion on the pitch, with inconsistent results early in the campaign prompting scrutiny of the new-look side.

Why Semenyo is on Liverpool’s radar

Semenyo’s profile — pace, directness and the ability to play across the front line — fits the type of attacker Liverpool are targeting as a longer-term option to supplement or eventually replace Mohamed Salah. Concerns over Salah’s form and his contract situation have increased the urgency to recruit forward reinforcements who can contribute goals and intensity from wide or central areas.

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Form, fixtures and squad balance

Liverpool’s season has seen ups and downs: a resilient start built on late goals gave way to a poor run of results, but recent wins have eased pressure on the manager. Adding Semenyo would aim to provide Slot with more attacking options, ease the burden on the club’s main scorers and offer tactical flexibility across domestic and European competitions.

Transfer mechanics and release clause

Reports indicate Bournemouth’s contract with Semenyo contains a trigger that could permit a release if met, reportedly applicable to a limited number of domestic clubs. The claimed fee is in the region of £65m, though negotiations and the precise terms of any clause would determine the final outcome.

What a move would mean for betting markets

A confirmed signing would likely influence Liverpool-related markets: expected goals and match-goal totals could edge upward as bookmakers factor in extra attacking depth. Semenyo’s odds for anytime scorer and assists markets would appear attractive early on. Conversely, Bournemouth’s scoring projections and certain outright markets could shorten or lengthen depending on how quickly they replace his output.

Outlook

The January window offers Liverpool the chance to add proven Premier League talent to accelerate recovery from a rocky start. Whether Semenyo’s potential transfer completes will depend on clause triggers, fee negotiations and both clubs’ strategic plans — but the reported interest underlines Liverpool’s continued appetite for high-cost, immediate-impact signings.

According to reports, Liverpool have submitted an 'offer' to sign AFC Bournemouth standout Antoine Semenyo ahead of this winter's transfer window.

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