Liverpool may have a “big advantage” in the battle to sign Bournemouth attacker Antoine Semenyo, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.
The winger has already scored twice against the Reds this season, showcasing his talent, and has been linked with a move to Anfield in the past.
Speaking to Football Insider, O’Rourke claimed that Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes’ relationship with Bournemouth could give them the edge in the race to sign Semenyo.
“Yeah, well look, there’s no surprise that some of these biggest clubs in England are looking at Semenyo. Liverpool, we know their links with Bournemouth through Richard Hughes, the sporting director, that might give them a big advantage over the other interested clubs.
“Manchester United showed some interest in Semenyo in the summer, and Tottenham also showed a bit of an interest as well. I’m sure Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal would all consider Semenyo, and Bournemouth are bracing themselves for interest in him. I don’t see a move happening in January just due to the price tag that would it take to get him out of Bournemouth.
“I think in the summer all those clubs will be looking at Semenyo, seeing if he could be lured away from Bournemouth. Bournemouth are expecting serious offers for the player come next summer, having done well to keep hold of him this summer and tie him down to a new contract. Opportunities to move away will come with those big clubs obviously looking to draw from that chance to play at the highest level possible.”
Could Semenyo be Liverpool’s next Sadio Mane?
Semenyo is a fantastic player – one who has been hailed as “clinical” by Lewis Cook – and he could prove to be the closest thing Liverpool have had to Sadio Mane since the Senegalese departed.
The 25-year-old Ghana international has already scored six goals and registered three assists in the Premier League in 2025/26, and is now coming into the prime years of his career.
The fact that Hughes could help Liverpool pip some of their rivals to Semenyo’s signature can only be a good thing, and he should be considered a primary transfer target at the end of this season.
