New Spurs manager could PUSH forward to Liverpool
Semenyo 'on the list' for Liverpool
The same Sky Sports report suggests that Tottenham are currently stepping up their interest in the Bournemouth forward. The 25-year-old is under contract with the Cherries until 2029 and it would take a sizeable bid to dislodge him from the Vitality Stadium.
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Ghana international Semenyo scored 11 goals and added six assists in the Premier League last season, leading to significant transfer interest from not only Spurs but also Manchester United.
And, intriguingly, Sky Sports also states that Semenyo is ALSO a target for Liverpool this summer. Crucially the Reds would have the edge on Man Utd due to their Champions League participation.
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