{"id":617404,"date":"2025-12-07T06:35:31","date_gmt":"2025-12-07T06:35:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/617404\/"},"modified":"2025-12-07T06:35:31","modified_gmt":"2025-12-07T06:35:31","slug":"liverpool-news-arne-slot-given-next-step-transfer-instruction-as-reds-face-battle-for-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/617404\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool news: Arne Slot given \u2018next step\u2019 transfer instruction as Reds face battle for star"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Liverpool have been linked with several moves ahead of the January transfer window<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0_GettyImages-2249908132.jpg\" alt=\"Arne Slot\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Arne Slot and Liverpool have received a message ahead of the January transfer window(Image: Chris Brunskill\/Fantasista\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">Liverpool have already been linked with several players ahead of the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/january-transfer-window\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">January transfer window<\/a>. The Reds\u2019 recent slump has fuelled transfer speculation as <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/arne-slot\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Arne Slot<\/a> searches for solutions to get his side back to their title-winning best.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/mohamed-salah\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Mohamed Salah<\/a> has been one of the star names rumoured <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/breaking-arne-slot-mo-salah-36355368\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">with a move away from Liverpool <\/a>after struggling to replicate his prolific form from last term. Meanwhile, <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/liverpool-fc\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Liverpool<\/a> boss Slot has addressed Reds loanee <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/harvey-elliott-liverpool-slot-chiesa-36356319\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Harvey Elliott\u2019s lack of game time at Aston Villa<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/afc-bournemouth\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Bournemouth<\/a> forward Antoine Semenyo is among the players who have been tipped to bolster Liverpool\u2019s squad in the January window. Here, <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Mirror<\/a> <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Football<\/a> looks at some of the headlines surrounding the Reds.<\/p>\n<p>Antoine Semenyo \u2018next step\u2019 message<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo has been consistently linked with a move away from the Cherries due to the \u00a365million release clause in his contract. The 25-year-old agreed a new contract in the summer but is reportedly a target for several clubs after netting six league goals this season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">Semenyo is aiming for a successful campaign ahead of representing Ghana at the World Cup. The striker could play against England during the group stage and his international manager Otto Addo believes <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/semenyo-liverpool-man-utd-transfer-36360571\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Semenyo is ready for the next stage of his career<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/liverpool-leeds-arne-slot-manager-36350104\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36350104\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leeds United&#8217;s interest in Arne Slot and why Liverpool boss snubbed chance to manage them<\/a>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/jamie-carragher-rio-ferdinand-feud-36360652\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36360652\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Inside Jamie Carragher and Rio Ferdinand&#8217;s explosive &#8216;feud&#8217; after brutal World Cup draw dig<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">&#8220;He has done very well at Bournemouth, but with all the respect for Bournemouth and what they&#8217;re doing, surely it is natural for him to take the next step,&#8221; Addo told <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/6866322\/2025\/12\/05\/antoine-semenyo-transfer-bournemouth-january\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"The AthleticLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">The Athletic<\/a> after Friday\u2019s World Cup draw.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">&#8220;Whether it&#8217;s in the winter or summer, it is a [different] question but it won&#8217;t make a difference for us. I&#8217;m looking forward to him showing more of what he can to the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/world-news\/\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">world<\/a>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">However, Liverpool are likely to face competition from <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/manchester-united-fc\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Manchester United<\/a>, <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/manchester-city-fc\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Manchester City<\/a> and <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/tottenham-hotspur-fc\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Tottenham<\/a> Hotspur for Semenyo\u2019s signature. Despite being the subject of interest in the summer, Semenyo signed a new long-term deal with Bournemouth.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0_GettyImages-2241700448.jpg\" alt=\"Antoine Semenyo\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Antoine Semenyo has been linked with Liverpool(Image: Visionhaus\/Getty Images)Joe Gomez battle<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">Liverpool defender Joe Gomez has reportedly emerged as a target for AC Milan. The 28-year-old is the club\u2019s longest-serving player.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.calciomercato.com\/liste\/milan-un-colpo-in-difesa-a-gennaio-occhi-su-izdes-del-sassuolo\/blte39e6992dbe7fd61#cs3f8eb25afed6cd66\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Calcio MercatoLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Calcio Mercato<\/a> reports that Milan view Gomez as a \u201cdesirable\u201d option as the club search for defensive reinforcements. The Italian giants were previously interested in the versatile defender this summer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">However, Gomez has become an increasingly important player for Liverpool in recent weeks. The England international made his first league start of the season against <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/west-ham-united-fc\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">West Ham<\/a> last weekend and provides cover across a variety of positions during a hectic period of the season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">Gomez joined Liverpool from Charlton Athletic in 2015. 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