Scored 9 goals in 7 games! Liverpool is interested in a common Premier League forward and is willing to spend 75 million euros to grab him

Last season, Richard Hughes became Liverpool's sporting director. Prior to that, he spent more than ten years at Bournemouth. During this period, he took the lead in discovering and signing many potential players, and they eventually shined in the Premier League. The latest case is Bournemouth forward Semenyo. The 25-year-old winger has contributed 6 goals and 3 assists in the Premier League this season, second only to Haaland in performance.

It is currently reported that Manchester United, Tottenham, Arsenal and other giants have expressed interest in signing Semenyo. However, due to Richard Hughes's previous relationship, Liverpool has already taken the lead in the negotiation table for Semenyo's transfer. Semenjo has inverted feet and can play as a left or right winger on the court, so he is regarded by Liverpool as "Salah's successor"!

In the winter window of 2023, Richard Hughes, then the technical director of the Bournemouth recruitment team, took a liking to Semenyo, who was still playing for Bristol City in the English Championship at the time, and eventually signed him for 10.5 million pounds. Semenyo has made significant progress in the past two years. The 25-year-old has perfectly adapted to Elora's tactical system and has become one of the most stable cores of the Cherries. This season, he has contributed 6 goals and 3 assists in the Premier League. His direct impact, high pressing and calmness in front of the goal have won praise from teammates and commentators.

Described by teammate Lewis Cook as "deadly in attack", Semenyo combines power with technical precision, making him one of the most lethal forwards outside the Premier League's big six. Facing Liverpool in the first round of this season, Semenyo scored twice, knocking out former teammate Kolkoz and directly entering Slaughter's recruitment radar.

Semenjo is in the prime age of 25. He can immediately improve the team's strength and has room for long-term value-added. He perfectly fits Liverpool's recruitment model under Hughes. Although it is extremely unlikely that Bournemouth will release him in the winter window, Liverpool hopes to use Hughes's connections to facilitate this deal. It is reported that Liverpool is willing to pay a high transfer fee of 75 million euros for Semenyo, and he is also regarded as Salah's ideal successor.

This summer, Liverpool's signings are specifically looking for "multifunctional forwards" - able to interchange positions, press with high intensity, and have strong tactical adaptability. Semenyo's skill package is highly matched, coupled with Premier League experience and hard-working attitude, he is regarded as a reasonable puzzle piece in the club's evolutionary map. Bournemouth are expected to resist selling Semenjo mid-season, but the door to negotiations will not be completely closed if the offer in the summer window reaches a psychological level. With Hughes' in-depth understanding of the player's background and the Cherries' internal decision-making mechanism, Liverpool can move forward quickly once they decide to make a move.

Liverpool are not the only admirers of Semenjo. Continental giants such as Manchester United, Chelsea and even AC Milan continue to investigate Semenyo. But people familiar with the matter revealed that the player himself would prefer to choose a team that can not only compete for the championship but also ensure continued development - and this is exactly the convenience that Liverpool can provide.

As the 2025-26 season progresses, Liverpool's recruitment strategy increasingly highlights the three key words of "intelligence, timing, and connections". In Semenyo, what they may see is not just a transfer target, but the next perfect piece of the puzzle for the evolution of the Red Army's offensive line under Arne Slott's dynamic system.