{"id":259727,"date":"2026-08-26T19:45:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T19:45:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/26\/iraolas-next-semenyo-is-now-ready-to-sign-for-liverpool\/"},"modified":"2026-08-26T19:45:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T19:45:11","slug":"iraolas-next-semenyo-is-now-ready-to-sign-for-liverpool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/26\/iraolas-next-semenyo-is-now-ready-to-sign-for-liverpool\/","title":{"rendered":"Iraola’s next Semenyo is now “ready” to sign for Liverpool"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Part of Andoni Iraola<\/a>‘s charm is his ability to flourish with what he’s got at his disposal, the Liverpoo<\/a>l boss having previously worked wonders at Bournemouth despite so much upheaval.<\/p>\n

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The Spaniard lost almost his entire backline last summer, yet still proceeded to steer the Cherries into the Europa League, a fine feat considering he’d also seen star man, Antoine Semenyo<\/a>, join Manchester City in January.<\/p>\n

Iraola – who had been a central figure in the rise of the Ghanaian – subsequently oversaw a remarkable unbeaten run following the sale of Semenyo, the Cherries’ first loss since January coming at the start of this season against City.<\/p>\n

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He’s certainly not one to complain is Iraola, but that doesn’t mean he should be left short-staffed by FSG, with this window in danger of descending into a shambles on current evidence.<\/p>\n

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\n Why Iraola needs another Semenyo at Liverpool<\/strong>
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Let’s face it, the Anfield hierarchy have had ample time to get their ducks in a row this summer, having known for months that they would be light in attack following the loss of Hugo Ekitike to injury, as well as the exit of long-serving talisman, Mohamed Salah.<\/p>\n

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A deal for Victor Munoz was at least wrapped up swiftly, but with the deadline looming, the lack of further attacking reinforcements could be to Iraola’s detriment.<\/p>\n

Indeed, the club’s pursuit of Bradley Barcola has dragged on and on, with there likely to be trepidation at forking out yet another \u00a3100m-plus fee, following the recent woes of Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz.<\/p>\n

Iraola may well just be paying the price for the chaos of last season, with the Reds seeing so many of their new, costly arrivals flatter to deceive under Arne Slot’s watch.<\/p>\n

FSG now appear caught in limbo, keen to strengthen before the window shuts, yet wary of paying over the odds so late in the day, having seemingly seen their interest in Brighton and Hove Albion’s Yankuba Minteh rebuffed.<\/p>\n

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With Munoz, Cody Gakpo and Rio Ngumoha on board, perhaps the Reds don’t need multiple new faces, but a more direct successor to Salah on the right flank does appear a must at the very least.<\/p>\n

It was on that flank that Semenyo achieved talismanic status under Iraola, scoring and assisting 44 goals in 99 games in their time together.<\/p>\n

Can the Liverpool boss repeat the feat at Anfield?<\/p>\n

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\n How Liverpool can hand Iraola his new Semenyo<\/strong>
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In the case of Minteh, the Seagulls’ reported \u00a380m asking price<\/a> looks set to be prohibitive, with the Reds having launched an offer closer to \u00a360m in order to try and sign the 22-year-old.<\/p>\n