🚨BREAKING NEWS:‼️ “I’m not going to sit back and watch this transfer go through. Arteta keeps pulling this same stunt on us — just like he did with the Zubimendi deal. But this time, I’m taking it to FIFA,” Arne Slot fumes as Arsenal reportedly seal a five-year agreement to sign a proven £80 million star ahead of the January window.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has publicly voiced his frustration following reports that Arsenal have finalized an agreement to sign Antoine Semenyo in an £80 million deal. The Ghanaian forward is set to pen a five-year contract, with the move expected to be completed in January. Slot, who recently took charge at Anfield, described Arsenal’s conduct in the transfer market as “unfair” and has gone so far as to threaten reporting the club to FIFA if the deal is confirmed under questionable circumstances.

 

Reports suggest Arsenal have been negotiating intensively with Semenyo’s representatives for several weeks, ultimately agreeing on personal terms. Semenyo, who has impressed with his performances at Bournemouth (not Bristol City anymore), has caught the attention of top Premier League clubs. Arsenal now seem poised to make him one of their headline signings, with Mikel Arteta eager to add more dynamism to his attacking lineup before the second half of the season.

 

Slot’s irritation stems from what he calls “a pattern” of Arsenal hijacking Liverpool’s transfer targets. According to him, this latest development mirrors what occurred during the Martín Zubimendi saga earlier in the year, when Arsenal also swooped in to secure a deal Liverpool had been pursuing. The Dutch coach reportedly feels that Arsenal’s transfer team have crossed ethical lines by engaging with players already in advanced talks with other clubs.

 

Speaking to journalists, Slot criticized Arsenal’s transfer tactics, claiming their repeated interference is undermining the spirit of fair competition in the Premier League. He hinted that Liverpool might take formal steps if governing bodies fail to step in, suggesting that such aggressive pursuit of targets could destabilize healthy rivalries among top clubs.

 

Beyond ethics, Slot’s irritation is practical — Liverpool’s attack has shown inconsistency in recent weeks, and he sees Semenyo as a versatile option who could have strengthened the side ahead of a congested winter schedule. Losing another major target to Arsenal has dealt a blow to his recruitment plans, especially with Liverpool aiming to stay competitive in both domestic and European competitions.

 

Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta views Semenyo’s signing as part of his long-term blueprint for Arsenal’s resurgence. Determined to build a squad capable of challenging for the Premier League and Champions League titles, Arteta has been relentless in pursuing players who fit his high-intensity system. Semenyo’s pace, physicality, and eye for goal reportedly make him a perfect addition to Arsenal’s growing arsenal of young attacking talents.

 

Sources close to the player reveal that Semenyo himself is enthusiastic about joining Arsenal, drawn to Arteta’s tactical philosophy and the chance to play alongside creative stars like Ødegaard, Saka, and Martinelli. He reportedly views the move as a step forward in his career, believing that Arsenal’s current project aligns perfectly with his ambitions to play at the highest level.

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