Liverpool Liverpool are considering offering one of their brightest young stars as part of a deal for a new striker worth £50m, according to a new report.
Liverpool are finally seeing the best in Chiesa
Liverpool easily qualified for the fourth round of the FA Cup after defeating Accrington Stanley 4-0 at Anfield. Diogo Jota, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jayden Dance and Federico Chiesa all scored the winner, which was the Reds' first in three matches in all competitions, having recently lost to Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup semi-finals and drawn with Manchester United. United in the Premier League.
Although pleased to be back to winning ways, Chiesa's goal, his first in a Liverpool shirt, against Accrington was particularly satisfying for manager Arne Slott.
The Italian, who joined the Reds in the summer from Juventus, has endured a difficult start at Anfield due to injury, and has been limited to just one start in all competitions. His time with Liverpool has been very difficult so far. He has been linked with a return to Italy.
“It's good to make your debut, and if you've played for this club already, you want to score your first goal, especially in front of your fans. That's what he's done now, so it's a good next step.” Slot said after the game.
Liverpool are ready to offer Doak in exchange for Semenyu
Despite scoring his first goal for Liverpool, Chiesa may soon find it difficult to play at Anfield. According to a new report from the Daily Star, the Reds are keen to bring Bournemouth striker Antoine Semenyo to the club either this month or at the end of the season.
Semino has been a star player for the Cherries since Andoni Iraola's appointment last summer, scoring 14 goals, registering five assists and impressing with his dynamic performances on the wings. The Daily Star reports the signing of the 25-year-old, who is valued at £50m by the Cherries, Liverpool could be willing to offer young striker Ben Doak as part of a deal.
Bournemouth are one of a number of clubs reported to be interested in the Duke, who impressed while on loan at Middlesbrough this season, scoring twice and providing six assists in 21 appearances.
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Semenyu, who scored the goal in Bournemouth's 5-1 victory over West Bromwich Albion in the third round of the FA Cup at the weekend, He has previously been praised by Cherries teammate Lewis Cook As a “strong boy with all the ability in the world.”
Cook's comments suggest the winger would fit well in Liverpool's system too: “As a team, we knew the quality he had and we saw that last year. He's got to keep working hard – and be aggressive and accurate. He's much better at running back and helping the team out as well.” “