Liverpool are now very interested in signing a Bundesliga speedster at a bargain price after missing out on Antoine Semenyo, according to reports.
Semenyo closing in on Man City move
Although Andoni Iraola claimed that he expects Semenyo to play a part for Bournemouth against Arsenal on Saturday, it’s an open secret that the impressive winger is closing in on a move to Manchester City.
The Citizens are set to win what looked to be a hectic transfer race between Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur and those at the Etihad in a major boost for Pep Guardiola.
Whilst City rejoice, Liverpool and Arne Slot will rue a missed opportunity, however. The Reds desperately need another attacking addition following Alexander Isak’s injury and amid Mohamed Salah’s AFCON duties. Semenyo will not be that man, though.
Whether that is that for Liverpool in terms of attacking targets is now the big question. Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes, as stubborn as ever, are unlikely to move unless it’s perfect for the Reds and Semenyo, seemingly, wasn’t that.
Instead, they could look to prioritise an early move to sign Marc Guehi. The Crystal Palace man is set to become a free agent in the summer and it’s then that the sharks will begin to circle. As such, Liverpool are reportedly chasing a January deal in the hope that they can fend off some serious interest from around Europe.
But their attacking problem will still remain and that could force their hand towards Bundesliga star Jean-Matteo Bahoya. According to Anfield Watch, Liverpool are very interested in signing Bahoya and believe they could land a bargain deal in 2026.
Liverpool very interested in signing Bahoya
The Bundesliga speedster is still just 20 years old and very much on the cusp of truly breaking through rather than currently starring at Eintracht Frankfurt, having started just eight of 15 Bundesliga games.
It’s easy to see why Liverpool are interested, though. After becoming the first player in Bundesliga history to record a speed quicker than 37km/h last season, Bahoya has a unique trait that could add another element to the Reds’ frontline.
Dubbed an “excellent signing” by U23 scout Antonio Mango in the summer, the big question Liverpool must ask themselves is whether Bahoya is ready for such a big move.
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Liverpool are ready to react to opportunities in the January transfer window.
The winger has struggled when it comes to output this season, scoring just three times in all competitions, and there’s little indication that he would receive the game time he needs at Anfield. Simply put, he is one for the future and not someone who should rush into a Premier League switch just yet.
