Transfer news live: Liverpool provide late ‘twist’ in Semenyo saga, Arsenal in tug of war for wonderkid, Guehi latest

Bournemouth are interested in Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri, and open to a loan until the end of the season, but the 18-year-old’s preference is to stay in north London until at least the end of the campaign

The south-coast club are keen to reshape their attack amid the pending sale of Antoine Semenyo and there has been a feeling that a temporary deal for Nwaneri might make sense for all parties since he has found himself sidelined for Arsenal.

The Gunners do not want to sell the player due to his obvious talent, but do want to ensure he gets regular football.

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Semenyo had been expected to undergo a medical at Man City on Thursday after Pep Guardiola’s side met his £65m release clause but that may now be in doubt.

Certainly Guardiola was typically reticent to offer confirmation of an impending move after City’s 1-1 draw with Brighton.

Asked if City were poised to sign a winger, Guardiola said: “I don’t know. I don’t know what is going to happen in the transfer window.”

Antoine Semenyo’s move to Manchester City looked to be all but signed, sealed and delivered, however Jamie Redknapp has suggested Liverpool will provide a late ‘twist’ in the saga.

There were reports that Semenyo had a medical booked with City but, speaking on Sky Sports after the forward grabbed a 95th-minute winner to seal a 3-2 win over Tottenham in his presumed final game for Bournemouth, Redknapp dropped a bombshell.

“Everyone thinks it’s a foregone conclusion, I’m not so sure. I’ve heard there might be a little bit of a twist still…,” said Redknapp.

“I think Liverpool could still be in the equation… Why they haven’t come in as strongly, I’m surprised because you look at that position with Mo Salah, how long he’s going to be at the club for, we don’t know. But if you’ve got a player of that quality, he’s a match-winner, turns up in the big moments, why wouldn’t you be in for him?!

“So I’m not saying it’s a Sky Sports breaking news moment, but all I’m saying is I’ve heard tonight it might not be the foregone conclusion everyone’s talking about and that he’s going to be having a medical at ManCity. There might still be a little twist. I hope so!”

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