Liverpool’s ‘ideal’ signing is currently playing in the Premier League. That’s according to key figures inside the club.

Liverpool spent an incredible amount of money in the summer, twice breaking their own transfer record. The Reds now hold the overall British transfer record, too.

But did they actually sign their ‘ideal’ player? It does feel like maybe they did, given Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak are two of the biggest talents in world football.

Wirtz, in particular, was sought-after by half of Europe. The Reds produced a genuine coup in getting him at a time when everyone felt he was destined for Bayern Munich or Manchester City.

Isak was a struggle to sign as Newcastle United were incredibly reluctant to sell. Liverpool were willing to spend an unprecedented amount to get him, though, and that saw the deal get over the line.

But despite the £450m spent, there’s now a claim that the ‘ideal’ signing never arrived.

Antoine Semenyo and Liverpool

The Telegraph claims that some ‘important’ figures at Liverpool felt Antoine Semenyo was the ‘ideal’ signing last summer. It’s one the Reds never got over the line, though, and it’s unclear whether they actually bid for the Bournemouth star.

It is one that makes complete sense, however. Semenyo may well be exactly what Liverpool are looking for as they prepare for a time without Mo Salah.

The winger is versatile enough to play on both sides, proven in the Premier League, homegrown, and likely available. Then there’s the fact that he’s progressing year-on-year and seemingly coming into his prime – much as Salah was when Liverpool signed him in 2017.

There have been consistent links to Semenyo over the last few weeks and talk of a move is certainly heating up. Liverpool will need to look for a winger before long and they may well have found the perfect one for them.

Replacing Salah feels near-impossible but Semenyo is arguably as good as it gets.

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