Souness Shares Prediction About Semenyo: Ideal Fit for Liverpool If Salah Departures

Bournemouth Star Cited as Potential Salah Replacement

Liverpool legend Graeme Souness has suggested that Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo would be an ideal candidate to take over from Mohamed Salah if the opportunity arises.

Semenyo’s Form and Contract Status

The 25-year-old forward has been showing impressive performance for Bournemouth this season, netting seven goals and providing three assists in 15 matches within the Premier League competition. His current contract includes a £65M release clause that will activate on January 1st, which has attracted attention from multiple Premier League clubs eager to secure his services.

Furthermore, with Ghana not qualifying for the upcoming AFCON, potential suitors, including Manchester United and Manchester City, need not worry about any mid-season absences that might affect the signing process.

Souness Advocates for Liverpool Move

In a conversation with Sky Bet, Souness expressed that Semenyo should seriously consider making a move to Liverpool, stating:

“I would suggest that Bournemouth fans leverage Semenyo’s talents while they still can, as he may not remain with the team much longer if his current form continues. I believe he would fit in perfectly at Liverpool if Salah were to leave. It’s a different profile, but had you asked me about Alexander Isak before his transfer to Liverpool, I would have said he was a great match as well. It’s the same case with Semenyo.”

He further elaborated, “Transferring Semenyo to Liverpool and placing him in front of that fanbase would be a hit since he plays with intensity and has a competitive edge along with other significant attributes.”

Salah’s Future in Question

In related developments, Saudi Arabian clubs have shown interest in Salah following his recent remarks regarding his treatment at Liverpool, which have fueled speculation about a potential January move. Should Salah depart, Semenyo appears to be a strong candidate for replacement in manager Arne Slot’s lineup.