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Kaveh Solhekol Claims Semenyo Would Choose Liverpool if Reds Make January Move

With the January transfer window fast approaching, Antoine Semenyo has emerged as one of the most talked-about attacking options in the Premier League. Interest is building, the market is warming, and Liverpool’s name continues to surface with increasing frequency. According to Kaveh Solhekol, the situation is straightforward: if Liverpool decide to move, Semenyo would be prepared to go to Anfield.

That assessment has added fresh momentum to a transfer story that has been gathering pace for weeks. Semenyo’s form for Bournemouth has not gone unnoticed, nor has Liverpool’s growing need to reinforce their attacking options midway through the season. With multiple clubs monitoring developments, Liverpool’s intentions may yet prove decisive.

Semenyo Positioning in January Market

Semenyo’s profile is tailor-made for a winter window scramble. At 25, he is entering his prime years, offering a blend of physicality, direct running and end product that appeals to elite clubs seeking immediate impact rather than long-term development projects.

Three Premier League heavyweights are believed to be tracking his situation closely. Manchester United and Manchester City have both been credited with strong interest, framing what some observers describe as a direct battle. Yet the sense emerging from multiple reports is that Liverpool sit in a uniquely strong position if they choose to engage.

Semenyo’s output this season has only sharpened that focus. His goal against Burnley took him to eight for the campaign, reinforcing his status as Bournemouth’s standout attacking threat. With Bournemouth braced for sustained interest, the timing of any decision could be imminent.

Kaveh Solhekol’s Insight on Liverpool Appeal

Speaking to Sky Sports, Kaveh Solhekol outlined why Liverpool remain such an attractive proposition for Semenyo and why their involvement would likely shift the balance.

“If Liverpool come in for him, he’ll go to Liverpool. Liverpool is too good a move to turn down. They have been big admirers of him. They have looked at signing him before.

“They also have a track record of signing players in January. Luis Diaz looked like he was going to Tottenham and at the last minute Liverpool came in for him. Cody Gakpo looked like he was going to Manchester United.

“Liverpool don’t get involved in a bidding war. They wait until the last minute, until other clubs almost do a deal for a player, and then they make a phone call to say they will match the deal.

“Liverpool are expected to have a quiet January. There is money to spend. Sometimes they move quickly to get a summer target in if they think they are going to go somewhere else.

“Over the next few days, especially in light of [Alexander] Isak’s injury, there will be discussions over whether they make a late move for Semenyo.”

Those comments underline a pattern that has become familiar in recent windows. Liverpool’s preference for calculated, late intervention rather than open auctions has repeatedly delivered results, and Semenyo’s situation appears to fit that template closely.

Liverpool Strategy and Squad Needs

Liverpool’s January plans were initially expected to be conservative, but circumstances have shifted. Injuries in forward areas have sharpened the need for depth and flexibility, particularly for a side still competing across multiple fronts.

Semenyo’s versatility is central to his appeal. Comfortable operating across the frontline, he would provide immediate cover and competition while aligning with Liverpool’s recruitment principles: players capable of contributing now without blocking future planning.

Crucially, there is also familiarity behind the scenes. Semenyo’s prior working relationship with Liverpool’s sporting director Richard Hughes is viewed as a potential advantage, offering a level of trust and understanding that could smooth negotiations should talks progress.

Decision Timeline and Likely Outcome

Bournemouth are under no pressure to sell, but the reality of January is that decisive bids can quickly alter the landscape. Reports suggest Semenyo could clarify his future in the coming days, particularly if Liverpool’s internal discussions accelerate.

While Manchester interest remains strong, the pull of Anfield is evident. Liverpool’s track record, competitive outlook and recruitment clarity present a compelling case, especially for a player conscious of making the right step rather than simply the biggest move.

For now, Liverpool are watching, evaluating and preparing. Whether they act may depend less on external competition and more on their own assessment of necessity. If they do decide to move, the expectation, based on Solhekol’s reporting, is clear: Semenyo would be ready to say yes.