"According to a trusted source on X, Liverpool are leading the race against Manchester City to sign Bournemouth attacker Antoine Semenyo. Man City may need to let a marquee name go before signing Semenyo. If that happens, many believe Liverpool remain the frontrunners to secure the Ghanaian's signature. City's interest in Semenyo is clear, with a 65 million release clause active in January, they see an opportunity to bolster their attacking options as they chase silverware."
"However, the Etihad hierarchy appear to view such a signing as a significant financial commitment. Some inside City reportedly believe a sale of a high-value current player, a marquee, would be necessary to offset the cost and comply with financial regulations or wage structure strategy. That means, for now, Semenyo's path to Manchester might depend less on sporting ambition and more on a complex balancing act behind the scenes."
"Meanwhile, Liverpool are steadily being described as the leading candidates to land Semenyo and their advantage may not just be about money or timing. Richard Hughes, who now works at Liverpool, was the technical director of Bournemouth. He shares a close relationship with Semenyo's club and that could also give the Reds a boost to sign the Premier League attacker."
Liverpool are leading Manchester City in pursuit of Bournemouth attacker Antoine Semenyo, with many seeing the Reds as frontrunners if City cannot clear marquee salary space. Manchester City hold interest in Semenyo and could activate a 65 million release clause in January, but the club view the transfer as a significant financial commitment requiring a sale of a high-value player to offset cost and wage considerations. Richard Hughes's move to Liverpool and his prior role at Bournemouth strengthens Liverpool's links to Semenyo. Semenyo, 25, offers versatility across either wing or centrally, with notable pace, finishing and unpredictability.
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