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Liverpool icon Graeme Souness believes it would be a “no-brainer” for the Reds to move Antoine Semenyo. The Bournemouth star is in the middle of a tug-of-war between the Premier League sides after his sensational form for the Cherries.
Manchester United and Manchester City are reportedly interested in the forward. Liverpool are also long-time fans of Semenyo, who has a £65m release clause in his contract which comes into effect in January.
Asked about the possibility of signing the Bournemouth star, Souness believes he would be an ideal addition, especially if Mohamed Salah leaves the club in the near future. The Liverpool legend told Sky Bet: “If I was a Bournemouth supporter, I would make the most of[Antoine Semenyo]because we might see him after Christmas this year. But if things continue like this, we won’t have him in the next period.”
“If Salah leaves, he would be the best fit for Liverpool. Not at all, but if[Alexander]Isak had asked me before I went to Liverpool, I would have said it’s tailor-made for Liverpool. It made sense on paper. So I’m saying the same about Semenyo.”
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“When Semenyo goes to Liverpool, to that team in front of that crowd, they will love him too, because he runs through people, runs over people. He has that aggressiveness and he has the qualities as well.”
Semenyo, 25, had a sensational season for the Cherries last season, scoring 13 goals and providing a further seven assists in all competitions. He continues his fine form with a further seven strikes in the Premier League this season.
Semenyo only signed a new contract with Bournemouth in the summer and manager Andoni Iraola insists he is not considering a departure at this time.
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“You can’t just analyze the numbers. He’s not our number nine. He’s a winger who gives us a lot of goals and a lot of assists, and he usually gives us chances. He was our biggest threat against Chelsea the other day,” the Spanish coach said before his team’s 4-4 draw with Manchester United.
“I don’t feel it (transfer speculation) has affected him too much. You hear his name in the news every day and you have to deal with this situation, but I think he’s committed and I don’t see much change in him.”
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