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Redknapp Sr. Blamed for On-Air Transfer Gaffe
14 Jan
Summary
- Jamie Redknapp admits his father Harry provided false transfer information.
- He claimed Antoine Semenyo could reject Manchester City for Liverpool.
- Semenyo later completed his transfer to Manchester City as expected.
Jamie Redknapp has pinpointed his father, Harry Redknapp, as the reason for his on-air gaffe regarding Antoine Semenyo's transfer. During a broadcast following Semenyo's decisive goal for Bournemouth against Tottenham, Jamie suggested a surprise twist might see the player join Liverpool instead of Manchester City. He admitted he felt momentarily like a leading football journalist after receiving the tip from his father.
However, this prediction quickly proved incorrect. The highly-rated winger subsequently finalized his move to Manchester City's Etihad Stadium mere hours after Jamie Redknapp’s speculation was aired. This swift confirmation underscored the unreliability of the information provided by his father.
Redknapp Jr. had expressed surprise on air, questioning why Liverpool hadn't pursued Semenyo more aggressively given his quality and the uncertainty surrounding Mohamed Salah's future at the club. He hinted at a potential late bid from Liverpool, contrary to widespread expectations of a City transfer.
