Liverpool now in “talks” to sign Karim Adeyemi after Antoine Semenyo blow

Liverpool are now in “talks” to sign an alternative to Antoine Semenyo in the January transfer window, according to recent reports.

Liverpool set to miss out on Semenyo

With Mohamed Salah at AFCON, and Alexander Isak now with Cody Gakpo on the sidelines, Liverpool have been left scrambling for attacking options heading into the new year. And in a campaign full of defensive issues, the last thing Arne Slot needed was attacking injuries to emerge.

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Nonetheless, it’s something that the Dutchman must solve together with Richard Hughes and Michael Edwards. The Premier League champions aren’t afraid to splash the cash, breaking their record twice in the summer to sign Isak and Florian Wirtz, but look unlikely to welcome Antoine Semenyo next month.

Despite chasing the winger’s signature, it now looks as though Manchester City are in pole position to secure his arrival in frustrating blow for the rest of the Premier League’s chasing clubs.

That leaves Liverpool back to square one, with concern over Salah’s long-term future not exactly helping those at Anfield in that regard. The Egyptian’s left for AFCON in a calmed state after being restored to the squad, but those at Anfield won’t be forgetting his bombshell interview anytime soon.

So the Reds should aim to kill two birds with one stone next month and that’s where Karim Adeyemi could come in. According to Anfield Index, Liverpool are now in “talks” to sign Adeyemi with his representatives and could secure his arrival for as little as £20m next month.

Liverpool in “talks” to sign Adeyemi

The Borussia Dortmund star seems to be a candidate to arrive instead of Semenyo and one who could replace Salah in the long run. At just 22 years old, it’s easy to see why he’s caught the eye of those at Anfield, especially if he is to cost just £20m when the winter window swings open.

Replacing Salah is a lot easier said than done, however. Both Semenyo and Adeyemi struggle to match the incredibly high numbers that the Liverpool star has produced over the years – particularly the Dortmund star.

But rumours that Adeyemi is on their radar could suggest that the Reds are heading into another direction in the post-Salah era. The Dortmund star represents a classic winger, rather than the inside forward type and that would free up room for Isak to take centre-stage.

What’s more, his £85,000-a-week salary demands wouldn’t exactly break the bank at Liverpool, once again making him an ideal option when 2026 arrives.