Bournemouth Boss Drops Bombshell: Liverpool Lurking for Star Antoine Semenyo

Bournemouth's general manager Tim Bezbatchenko has revealed that the club would not block Antoine Semenyo's departure if elite clubs such as Liverpool or Real Madrid come calling for the prolific attacker.

Semenyo delivered an outstanding campaign for Bournemouth last term, registering 16 goal involvements in Premier League action, and has maintained his excellent trajectory this season with six goals and three assists across just 11 top-flight appearances.

Premier League giants Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United expressed interest in acquiring Semenyo during the summer transfer period following his remarkable development, though the Ghanaian international opted to pen fresh terms with the Cherries instead.

Nevertheless, Liverpool are understood to be monitoring the 25-year-old ahead of the January window and beyond, with Bournemouth's determination likely to face scrutiny in the near future.

Bezbatchenko, who serves as Bournemouth's general manager and Black Knight Football Club director, has suggested potential departures for key players like Semenyo remain possible, stating the coastal club wouldn't block moves to Europe's elite institutions.

"When elite institutions like Real Madrid, Liverpool, or PSG express interest and they're contending for Champions League spots, who are we to declare, 'No, you cannot pursue your aspirations,'" Bezbatchenko explained on the Business of Sport podcast.

"However, there exists potential where all parties benefit, correct? That's precisely what we're seeking to achieve - this mutual understanding where everyone prospers."

Liverpool's sporting director Richard Hughes previously brought Semenyo to the Vitality Stadium during his tenure there, with the 46-year-old later returning to his former club to secure Milos Kerkez's signature this past summer.

Bournemouth's readiness to permit Kerkez and other valuable assets Illia Zabarnyi and Dean Huijsen to leave during the recent transfer period indicates they would capitalize on Semenyo when circumstances align.

Liverpool might consider the adaptable winger as a potential long-term successor to Mohamed Salah, with the Egyptian's current performances hinting that a transition could arrive sooner than anticipated. Nevertheless, after investing heavily during the summer, the Merseyside club cannot afford excessive spending in the January market.