Liverpool to see '£33.5m offer go in' for 'brilliant' Mo Salah replacement suggestion
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly weighing up a summer move for Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo, who has also been linked with a switch to Liverpool in recent months
Liverpool could see Tottenham Hotspur move for a player once tipped to be Mo Salah's replacement. Reports suggest that Spurs are eyeing a £33.5m swoop for Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo at the end of the season.
The Ghanaian's impressive performances this season are said to have caught the eye of several top clubs, including Liverpool.
Former Kop idol Michael Owen even said that the 25-year-old could be Salah's heir at Anfield should the Egyptian depart the Reds this summer. Yet Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou is reportedly keen to get ahead of Arne Slot in the race for the Cherries' star as he looks to strengthen his attack. According to Caught Offside, Tottenham is set on securing the talented forward and ready to test the waters with a £33.5m offer, regardless of their European qualification status at the end of the season. However, Liverpool might have an edge if they heed Owen's advice.
Earlier in the campaign, Owen highlighted Semenyo as a potential solution for Liverpool's attacking conundrum, especially if Salah doesn't renew his contract and exits after an eight-year stint. "Semenyo is a brilliant player," Owen said on Premier League Productions in January.
"He scores goals - and we don't know if Mohamed Salah will stay or leave but, if he leaves, Semenyo should be his replacement."
The versatile right-footer, capable of playing on both wings, has notched nine goals and five assists across competitions this term, as per the Express.
Spurs are reportedly considering Semenyo as a potential replacement for Richarlison, who may be eyeing a move to the Saudi Pro League after his £60million transfer from Everton in 2022 failed to capture the imagination.It's believed that Semenyo is open to leaving Bournemouth, who are likely to finish above Tottenham this season, with reports suggesting the former Bristol City player is keen to test himself at the top level. However, if Liverpool decide to pursue Semenyo, it could complicate matters for Spurs.
The Reds are having an exceptional season and their appeal is expected to increase should they achieve significant success this year - a crucial factor if they need to find a replacement for Salah. Despite facing the potential departure of three key players - Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Salah - Slot's team currently sit 15 points clear of second-placed Arsenal, although they have played one game more. The Anfield side also have a big week ahead with the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against PSG on Tuesday and the Carabao Cup final against Newcastle on Sunday. Meanwhile, Tottenham find themselves in 13th place in the Premier League and have been knocked out of the domestic cup competitions. Their last hope for a major trophy this season, ending a 17-year drought, lies with the Europa League. However, they face an uphill battle against AZ Alkmaar in the second leg of the round of 16, following a 1-0 defeat to the Dutch side in the first leg last week.