{"id":29863,"date":"2025-11-30T14:40:31","date_gmt":"2025-11-30T19:40:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/30\/big-worry-for-liverpool-man-city-ready-to-hijack-reds-move-for-top-target\/"},"modified":"2025-11-30T14:40:31","modified_gmt":"2025-11-30T19:40:31","slug":"big-worry-for-liverpool-man-city-ready-to-hijack-reds-move-for-top-target","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/30\/big-worry-for-liverpool-man-city-ready-to-hijack-reds-move-for-top-target\/","title":{"rendered":"Big worry for Liverpool: Man City ready to hijack Reds&#8217; move for top target"},"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\/30\/big-worry-for-liverpool-man-city-ready-to-hijack-reds-move-for-top-target\/#Man_City_considering_transfer_for_Antoine_Semenyo_with_release_clause\" >Man City considering transfer for Antoine Semenyo with release clause<\/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\/30\/big-worry-for-liverpool-man-city-ready-to-hijack-reds-move-for-top-target\/#Antoine_Semenyo_also_a_top_target_for_Liverpool\" >Antoine Semenyo also a top target for Liverpool<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>(Photo credit: Shaun Brooks\/ CameraSport \/ Richard Martin-Roberts &#8211; CameraSport\/ via Getty Images)<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1\"><strong>Manchester City are reportedly considering a decisive move to trigger Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo&#8217;s release clause, a development that will cause serious alarm at Anfield.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\">According to a new report from <i>times<\/i>The Premier League champions are seriously considering triggering the \u00a365m clause in Semenyo&#8217;s contract when the January transfer window opens.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\">The 25-year-old winger has been outstanding in the Premier League this season, earning him admiration from the division&#8217;s elite.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\">Liverpool have been considered the likely destination for the Ghanaian international, but City&#8217;s participation could completely derail his transfer plans.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3\">The potential takeover comes at a crucial time in the title race, with City looking to strengthen their attacking options in a bid to close the gap on league leaders Arsenal.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3\">For Liverpool, who reportedly had Antoine Semenyo as their main target, the news is a stark warning that they could miss out on one of their most coveted long-term successors up front if they hold back in the winter market.<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Man_City_considering_transfer_for_Antoine_Semenyo_with_release_clause\"><\/span>Man City considering transfer for Antoine Semenyo with release clause<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Photo by Ryan Pearce\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>According to reports, Manchester City have identified Semenyo as the ideal candidate to inject new momentum into their title bid.<\/p>\n<p>Pep Guardiola&#8217;s side, who are currently chasing Arsenal in the standings, are said to be exploring the possibility of meeting their \u00a365m release clause, which comes into effect in the new year.<\/p>\n<p>City&#8217;s interest stems from the need to ease Erling Haaland&#8217;s goal-scoring burden and add more directness to his wide play. Semenho&#8217;s versatility allows him to play comfortably on the wing or in the middle, making him a perfect fit in Guardiola&#8217;s fluid attacking system.<\/p>\n<p>The report states that although City are yet to fully commit to the move, there is growing belief within the Etihad that Semenyo&#8217;s arrival could provide the impetus needed for Arsenal&#8217;s overhaul in the second half of the season.<\/p>\n<p>The existence of a release clause eliminates the need for lengthy negotiations with Bournemouth.<\/p>\n<p>If City choose to pay the fee, the decision will rest solely with the player and the Cherries will be unable to prevent their talismanic forward from leaving.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Antoine_Semenyo_also_a_top_target_for_Liverpool\"><\/span>Antoine Semenyo also a top target for Liverpool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Liverpool were widely considered to be the favorites to sign Semenyo until Manchester City intervened.<\/p>\n<p>The player&#8217;s connection with Liverpool&#8217;s sporting director Richard Hughes is a key element of these connections. According to reports, Bournemouth have already made contact with Liverpool through Hughes.<\/p>\n<p>Hughes was the first to bring Semenyo to Bournemouth during his time on the south coast, and he remains a huge admirer of the winger&#8217;s talent.<\/p>\n<p>With Mohamed Salah set to depart for the African Cup of Nations, creating a temporary gap in Liverpool&#8217;s attack, Anfield bosses see Semenyo as the perfect candidate to provide short-term relief and long-term reinforcement of the squad.<\/p>\n<p>The prospect of Semenyo lining up in sky blue rather than red is a genuine concern for Arne Slott&#8217;s side.<\/p>\n<p>If City trigger this clause, Liverpool&#8217;s status as front-runners will mean little unless they are ready to act immediately, making January a high-stakes battle for one of the Premier League&#8217;s most exciting talents.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Photo credit: Shaun Brooks\/ CameraSport \/ Richard Martin-Roberts &#8211; CameraSport\/ via Getty Images) Manchester City are reportedly considering a decisive move to trigger Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo&#8217;s release clause, a development that will cause serious alarm at Anfield. 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