Manchester City plan to hijack Liverpool’s move for Antoine Semenyo

Manchester City are reportedly weighing up a decisive move to trigger the release clause of Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo, a development that will cause significant alarm at Anfield.

According to a new report from The Times, the Premier League champions are seriously considering activating the £65 million clause in Semenyo’s contract when the January transfer window opens.

The 25-year-old winger has been one of the standout performers in the Premier League this season, attracting admiring glances from the division’s elite.

While Liverpool have long been viewed as the likely destination for the Ghanaian international, City’s entry into…