"As the January 2026 transfer window approaches, one of its most intriguing stories is close to conclusion: Antoine Semenyo, Bournemouth's explosive winger, looks set to join Manchester City. For Liverpool, who were strongly linked earlier in the season, the question looms large-did they miss a golden opportunity to strengthen their attack, or was stepping away the right decision? The reigning Premier League champions were said to have made contact with a view of a potential transfer in November and gone quiet afterwards, opening the door for others to swoop in and take advantage of such a player being available on the winter market."
"Semenyo's rise has been remarkable. At 25, he has become one of the Premier League's most dangerous wide forwards. His numbers this season underline his impact: eight goals, three assists, and a goal involvement rate of 0.69 per 90 minutes. His ability to operate on either flank, combined with pace, power, and directness, makes him an ideal fit for high-intensity systems. With a £65 million release clause active for the first ten days of January, Semenyo represented a rare chance to secure a proven performer without entering nine-figure territory. Reports suggested he would have "jumped at the chance" to join Liverpool had they made a formal move. When it became clear they would not, Semenyo chose Manchester City over other suitors, namely Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur."
Antoine Semenyo appears set to join Manchester City in the January 2026 transfer window after Liverpool, previously linked, went quiet following initial contact in November. Semenyo, 25, has recorded eight goals, three assists and a 0.69 goal involvement per 90 this season, and can play on either flank with pace, power and directness suited to high-intensity systems. A £65 million release clause applies for the first ten days of January, creating a rare opportunity for a proven performer. Semenyo preferred Liverpool but signed for Manchester City when Liverpool did not make a formal move. Mohamed Salah's recent dip in output frames Liverpool's recruitment dilemma.
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