Liverpool holds Antoine Semenyo advantage as Alexander Isak injury could accelerate transfer

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Liverpool has been linked with a move for Antoine Semenyo in January, along with the likes of Manchester City and Manchester United, but the Reds may hold an advantage

Antoine Semenyo is currently linked with Liverpool and its rivals(Image: Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)

Liverpool is anxiously awaiting the results of Alexander Isak's injury, sustained during Saturday's 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur. However, the January transfer window could provide a timely opportunity should the Reds find themselves short of another forward this winter.

Isak was forced to leave the pitch after bearing the brunt of a Micky van de Ven tackle while scoring Liverpool's opening goal at Spurs. An MRI scan scheduled for Monday will determine the full extent of his injury.

Should the striker face a prolonged period on the sidelines, he would be the third Reds attacker currently unavailable, with Mohamed Salah away on duty with Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations and Cody Gakpo also sidelined through injury.

Isak is feared to have sustained a broken leg on Saturday, which would likely mean a lengthy spell on the sidelines, and leave Liverpool even shorter on options in attack amid a growing injury list.

The solution could be a £65 million ($87M) investment in the transfer market this coming January. Currently, Liverpool is among several clubs reportedly interested in Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo.

Alexander Isak leaves Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool injured(Image: Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

This figure is understood to be the 25-year-old's release clause, which expires early in the new year, meaning interested parties must move swiftly, reports the Liverpool Echo.

According to The Guardian, Liverpool is competing with major rivals Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham, but may have the upper hand as Anfield is rumored to be Semenyo's preferred destination.

It's suggested that Semenyo - who has primarily played on the right wing for his current club under Andoni Iraola - is Arne Slot's choice as a long-term successor to Salah.

However, Gakpo's unavailability might open up a spot on the left flank, whilst Semenyo has lately voiced his ambition to play through the middle in attack - a prospect should Isak be sidelined.

"I'm destined to be a No.9," the Ghanaian told AwayDays on YouTube. "Andoni, gaffer, play me as a nine - that's all I'm gonna say."

Liverpool.com says: If Liverpool is serious about its interest in Semenyo, then it should absolutely make its move next month and take advantage of that release clause. Spending $87M after the summer the Reds had might seem a bit ridiculous to some, but if Isak is out injured for a long time, then more options are going to be needed in attack.