'I’d say tailor-made for Liverpool' – Souness tips Antoine Semenyo as Salah replacement

Liverpool legend Graeme Souness has tipped Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo as the ideal replacement should Mohamed Salah leave Anfield.

The 25-year-old has impressed this season, scoring seven goals and providing three assists in 15 Premier League appearances for the Cherries.

Semenyo’s contract includes a £65 million release clause, which becomes active on January 1, prompting interest from multiple Premier League clubs.

With Ghana failing to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations, potential suitors do not have to worry about a mid-season international absence.

Manchester United and Manchester City are among the sides reportedly monitoring the forward ahead of the winter transfer window.

Speaking to Sky Bet, Souness suggested Semenyo should consider a move to Liverpool instead of elsewhere.

“I would make the most of (Semenyo) if I was a Bournemouth supporter because you might see him beyond this Christmas, but I'd imagine he'll be away in the next window if he continues like this,” Souness said.

“He’ll be best suited to Liverpool, if Salah goes. Very different, but if you had asked me before (Alexander) Isak went to Liverpool, I'd have said tailor-made for Liverpool. That was a no-brainer on paper. So, I'm saying the same about Semenyo.”

“Semenyo going to Liverpool and that team in front of that crowd, they would love him as well because he'll run through people and over people. He's got that aggression and he's got qualities as well.”