{"id":26830,"date":"2025-11-17T17:16:57","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T22:16:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/17\/arsenal-have-told-us-what-they-need-to-do-if-they-want-to-sign-antoine-semenyo-in-january\/"},"modified":"2025-11-17T17:16:57","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T22:16:57","slug":"arsenal-have-told-us-what-they-need-to-do-if-they-want-to-sign-antoine-semenyo-in-january","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/17\/arsenal-have-told-us-what-they-need-to-do-if-they-want-to-sign-antoine-semenyo-in-january\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal have told us what they need to do if they want to sign Antoine Semenyo in January"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/17\/arsenal-have-told-us-what-they-need-to-do-if-they-want-to-sign-antoine-semenyo-in-january\/#Liverpool_are_favorites_to_win_ahead_of_Arsenal_due_to_strengthened_financial_position\" >Liverpool are favorites to win ahead of Arsenal due to strengthened financial position<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/17\/arsenal-have-told-us-what-they-need-to-do-if-they-want-to-sign-antoine-semenyo-in-january\/#Why_Liverpool_are_likely_to_go_all_out_to_sign_Semenyo\" >Why Liverpool are likely to go all out to sign Semenyo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/17\/arsenal-have-told-us-what-they-need-to-do-if-they-want-to-sign-antoine-semenyo-in-january\/#Semenyo_can_play_in_multiple_positions_for_Liverpool\" >Semenyo can play in multiple positions for Liverpool<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Antoine Semenyo is one of the hottest signings heading into the January transfer window. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It was first reported that Bournemouth intended to sell their star player for a reasonable price in January.<\/p>\n<p>Subsequent reports suggest the Cherries have been in contact with Liverpool, with Arne Slott&#8217;s side considered the frontrunners to sign him.<\/p>\n<p>It has also been reported that Semenyo himself wants to move to Liverpool, despite strong interest from Arsenal and Tottenham.<\/p>\n<p>It was previously reported that the player has a hidden termination clause in his current contract.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liverpool_are_favorites_to_win_ahead_of_Arsenal_due_to_strengthened_financial_position\"><\/span>Liverpool are favorites to win ahead of Arsenal due to strengthened financial position<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to The Athletic&#8217;s David Ornstein, Semenyo has a \u00a365m release clause in his contract, which can be triggered during a limited period in January. This arrangement will give Bournemouth sufficient time to secure a replacement.<\/p>\n<p>This clause will reportedly be further reduced in the summer, making it an even more attractive option in long-term plans.<\/p>\n<p>A reliable transfer source added that Arsenal would need to offload one of their biggest stars to make a move happen in January, which would strengthen Liverpool&#8217;s position as title favorites.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Liverpool_are_likely_to_go_all_out_to_sign_Semenyo\"><\/span>Why Liverpool are likely to go all out to sign Semenyo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak breaking English transfer records twice this summer, Liverpool&#8217;s attack has struggled to find a rhythm.<\/p>\n<p>The departure of Luis Dias has left a hole on the left flank, while Kodi Gakpo has struggled to reproduce his former form. With Mohamed Salah&#8217;s surprising decline and absence from the upcoming AFCON, Liverpool lack reliable firepower.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>This makes Semenyo an ideal target for the following reasons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proven track record in the Premier League<\/li>\n<li>Instant adaptability<\/li>\n<li>explosive athletic ability<\/li>\n<li>Work amount and press strength<\/li>\n<li>Elite versatility on the front lines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Semenyo_can_play_in_multiple_positions_for_Liverpool\"><\/span>Semenyo can play in multiple positions for Liverpool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Semenyo&#8217;s biggest appeal is his versatility, allowing him to play multiple positions.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>position<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Appearance<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>the goal<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>assist<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>center forward<\/td>\n<td>73<\/td>\n<td>12<\/td>\n<td>13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>left winger<\/td>\n<td>55<\/td>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<td>8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>right wing<\/td>\n<td>54<\/td>\n<td>13<\/td>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>right midfield<\/td>\n<td>13<\/td>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>left midfield<\/td>\n<td>8<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>attacking midfield<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>That&#8217;s why Semenyo provides Liverpool with both short-term cover and a long-term attacking solution at key points in the season.<\/p>\n<p>If Liverpool were to trigger the release clause, they would be signing a player who is built to suit their system &#8211; a player who is dynamic, versatile and already performing at a high level in the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Antoine Semenyo is one of the hottest signings heading into the January transfer window. It was first reported that Bournemouth intended to sell their star player for a reasonable price in January. Subsequent reports suggest the Cherries have been in contact with Liverpool, with Arne Slott&#8217;s side considered the frontrunners to sign him. 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