Simon Jordan has poured cold water on claims that Antoine Semenyo is close to finalising a move to Liverpool, insisting the situation is far more complex than it appears. While a £65 million release clause will become active in January, Jordan argues that this alone does not guarantee an easy transfer.
Liverpool are among several Premier League clubs keeping a close eye on Semenyo ahead of the winter window. The Bournemouth forward has enjoyed an excellent start to the 2025–26 campaign, producing six goals and three assists in his first eleven league appearances. His form attracted interest from Manchester United and Tottenham during the summer, but he opted to sign a new deal with Bournemouth, a contract that includes the soon-to-be-active release clause.
At 25, Semenyo is seen by Liverpool as a potential long-term successor to Mohamed Salah. However, they are not alone, as Manchester United, Tottenham, Arsenal, and Manchester City are all reportedly monitoring the player.
Speaking on talkSPORT, Jordan cautioned that Liverpool should not assume that triggering a release clause automatically seals the deal. He referenced Semenyo’s failed trial at Crystal Palace years earlier and explained that many clauses contain strict payment schedules or additional conditions, particularly when top clubs are involved.
Jordan also highlighted Liverpool’s recent spending, estimating it to be between £400 million and £500 million, and suggested that the club must remain mindful of Premier League profit and sustainability rules before committing to another high-value transfer. Although Liverpool balanced much of their £450 million summer investment through the departures of Luis Díaz, Darwin Núñez, and Jarell Quansah, Jordan believes a large January signing could still prove challenging.
He concluded by noting that Graeme Souness has long admired Semenyo, describing the Bournemouth forward as an exceptional talent
