Liverpool now considering £70m deal to sign out and out striker instead of Semenyo
Liverpool have now set their sights on signing a £70m replacement for the injured Alexander Isak next month, according to recent reports.
Slot slams "reckless" Van de Ven challenge
When your luck is out, it is out and Isak’s luck is running on empty. Liverpool’s record signing emerged from the bench against Tottenham Hotspur to finally link-up with fellow big-money buy Florian Wirtz and open the scoring for the Reds.
It’s the type of goal that Liverpool would have been dreaming of all summer after their spending spree. What happened next, however, was an absolute nightmare.
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Despite finding the back of the net, Isak couldn’t wheel away in celebration. Instead, he could only put his head in his hands and contemplate the next few months on the sidelines, courtesy of Micky van de Ven’s challenge.
The Tottenham defender’s desperate lunge fractured Isak’s leg and the forward will now be out for an extended period of time, disrupting what has already been a frustrating first first months at Anfield even further.
Arne Slot didn’t hold back when delivering his verdict on Van de Ven’s challenge, either. The Dutchman told reporters: “It’s going to be a long injury, for a couple of months. It’s a big disappointment for him and, as a result, for us.
“This was, for me, a reckless challenge. I’ve said a lot about the tackle of Xavi Simons (who was sent off dragging his studs down the calf of Virgil van Dijk) which for me was completely unintentional.”
Now, Liverpool’s attacking options down to a select few with Cody Gakpo also injured and Mohamed Salah at AFCON. As such, the hunt for reinforcements has reportedly seen Antoine Semenyo catch the eye as well as one more Premier League attacker.
Liverpool now eyeing Igor Thiago move
As reported by Caught Offside, Liverpool are also eyeing a move to sign Igor Thiago in the January transfer window, who could be an alternative to Bournemouth’s star winger.
The Brazilian has enjoyed an electric first-half of the season, scoring 11 Premier League goals in 17 appearances to attract interest from Spurs and now Liverpool.
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He won’t come cheap, though. Recent reports have claimed that Thiago could cost as much as £70m if Brentford get their way next month. After already losing Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa in the summer, it seems like the Bees are desperate to keep hold of their latest impressive forward.
The question that Liverpool must, therefore, ask themselves is whether they should spend big on Thiago or Semenyo. The latter is likely to be at the centre of the biggest January saga, given his £65m release clause, but would not be the out-and-out forward that the Reds need to replace Isak.
Thiago, albeit at a steep price, would instantly replace the Swede whilst he watches on from the sidelines in the hope of finally getting back to his best once back fit.