Liverpool look set to win the Premier League this season but attention is already turning towards next year with a host of transfer targets starting to emerge ahead of the summer window
Liverpool could use their sought after winger Ben Doak as bait to land Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo, as the Ghana international continues to be monitored by top Premier League clubs ahead of the summer transfer window.
The Reds’ interest in Semenyo has already been well documented. And despite the fact that Arne Slot is on track to win the Premier League title in his first year at the helm, the Dutchman is expected to revamp his forward line ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.
Mohamed Salah is out of contract in the summer and could leave on a free transfer. Meanwhile, Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez and Federico Chiesa have uncertain futures at Anfield, with Semenyo seen as a potential replacement.
It’s now been suggested that Liverpool could offer one of their promising youngsters to Bournemouth in an attempt to convince them to sell Semenyo, who is also a target for Arsenal. As per The Sun, a decision is still to be made on the future of Doak, who has spent the season on loan with Championship side Middlesbrough.
Bournemouth are interested in the 19-year-old ahead of next season, which could lead to negotiations over an ambitious player plus cash deal. Doak is valued at around £25m having only signed a new long-term deal with Liverpool in September 2023.
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Bournemouth are not the only Premier League side interested in a move for Doak ahead of the summer transfer window, though. Crystal Palace were also eyeing him but their interest appears to have cooled since the exit of sporting director Dougie Freedman – who was thought to be spearheading a move for the Liverpool star.
That could potentially see Bournemouth move to the front of the line, with a part-exchange involving Doak part of a deal for Semenyo, who is also being eyed by Premier League rivals Arsenal. He has been a key part of the Cherries’ push for a European place this season having scored nine goals and notched five assists in all competitions.
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Doak, meanwhile, has scored three times and provided seven assists for Middlesbrough. Speaking earlier this season, Boro boss Michael Carrick was full of praise for Doak and his performances. He said: “He’s got really good enthusiasm for playing. That comes through in the way he plays. He’s always looking to be so positive and direct. Listen, there are obviously levels to decision-making, and he still needs to work on that, to sense what’s dangerous and when to dribble and when not to dribble.
“But to have that kind of purpose about your work is so valuable. You see it in the energy and the willingness to keep trying things. It’s a real joy to see, and quite refreshing, really. He’s dangerous, and today, for the first goal, he delivered a great move and a great bit of play. I’m delighted that he got rewarded for all his good work.”
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