“It’s good that the FSG is ready to offload this flop because I’m amazed at how bad he plays. Semenyo would cement the club as a top team next year” – This is according to Jamie Carragher as FSG has the opportunity to finance the pursuit of Antoine Semenyo by offloading a Liverpool player whose performances once left him perplexed.

For the majority of the transfer window, Liverpool’s focus centered on Alexander Isak. As the deadline neared, however, speculation intensified around a move for Marc Guéhi.

While the England defender’s dramatic, last-minute transfer to Anfield fell through, a future move in 2026 remains possible. The current narrative, however, has pivoted to another prominent Premier League figure: Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo.

The uncertainty surrounding Mohamed Salah’s future following recent comments has led to suggestions that manager Arne Slot could target Semenyo as soon as January. Many argue the Ghanaian forward’s arrival is necessary even if Salah remains at the club. Reports indicate Semenyo, who has a £65 million release clause, is keen on a move to Merseyside, whether in the upcoming window or next summer. This potential signing is viewed as increasingly urgent given the current questions over all of Liverpool’s senior wingers.

Semenyo’s reputation has grown to the point where former England winger Chris Waddle has called him arguably the “best winger in the country.” This claim is supported by his current standing as the joint-third highest scorer in the Premier League, behind only strikers Igor Thiago and Erling Haaland. When factoring in assists, he ranks fourth for total goal contributions. A versatile and ambidextrous threat, Semenyo represents a significant potential upgrade for Liverpool’s attacking options.

Funding a major move, however, may require player sales, especially after a substantial summer outlay. While Salah’s departure would free up resources, a significant transfer fee for the 33-year-old seems unlikely. Similarly, fringe player Federico Chiesa would not command a high price. This could make Cody Gakpo a candidate to be sold.

Although Gakpo was instrumental in last season’s title win, his league contributions (15 goals and assists) were slightly surpassed by Semenyo’s 16. This season, the trend has continued, with Semenyo excelling (7 goals, 4 assists) while an injured Gakpo has seen his output decline (4 goals, 3 assists). Questions about Gakpo’s fit at the highest Premier League level have persisted since his arrival, with pundit Jamie Carragher once expressing bafflement at his signing, noting a perceived lack of typical attributes for the team’s style at the time.

Despite recently signing a new contract, reports suggest Liverpool’s ownership would consider a suitable offer for Gakpo. A sale could therefore provide the necessary funds to facilitate a move for Semenyo, allowing Slot to reshape his attack with a player whose explosive pace and direct style may better suit the team’s desired approach.