Liverpool are reportedly plotting a move for \u2018one of the fastest players in the world\u2019 as the Reds look to add to their winger options, and Hugo Ekitike could help them seal the deal.<\/p>\n
Arne Slot\u2019s side are not planning for a particularly busy January transfer window, despite their poor run of form, but they are constantly on the lookout for stars they feel will improve their squad.<\/p>\n
Reports suggest that the signing of a new left-winger who can compete with Cody Gakpo is being considered, with Slot said to be keen on strengthening in that area.<\/p>\n
That is according to\u00a0Anfield Watch<\/a>,\u00a0who claim that Eintracht Frankfurt star Jean-Matteo Bahoya has been shortlisted by Liverpool.<\/p>\n The report claims that Liverpool<\/a> scouts have been \u2018impressed by the incredibly fast winger\u2019 who \u2018caught the eye last season with his link-up play with Hugo Ekitike.\u2019<\/p>\n This season, Bahoya has caught the eye again, having notched three goals and an assist from 12 appearances across all competitions so far.<\/p>\n \u201cAn excellent dribbler, Bahoya\u2019s biggest asset is his speed. The winger clocked a remarkable 37.16 km\/h in a match against Bochum last season, which meant he was the first player to break the 37 km\/h mark in the Bundesliga,\u201d the report adds.<\/p>\n Liverpool are looking to add speed to their squad, and Bahoya \u2018fits the profile.\u2019 Interestingly, it\u2019s also claimed that his relationship with Ekitike is a \u2018bonus\u2019, and the fact that the Reds have a positive relationship with Frankfurt following their signing of the striker over the summer could help them in negotiations.<\/p>\n READ MORE\u00a0<\/strong>\ud83d\udd34\u00a0Liverpool to offer \u2018huge\u2019 salary to Guehi plan B as centre-back hunt dramatically intensifies \u2013 report<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \u2018Bargain transfer\u2019 talked up, but Semenyo a more likely target<\/strong><\/p>\n However,\u00a0Anfield\u00a0Watch\u00a0also state that Frankfurt are keen to retain Bahoya, and are trying to tie him down to a new contract to prevent him from leaving.<\/p>\n The Bundesliga side are set to offer the winger better terms to reflect his growing importance to their team.<\/p>\n But if a new deal is not agreed with Bahoya, Liverpool could \u2018potentially sign him for a bargain price\u2019, or so the report claims.<\/p>\n It is certainly true that left-wing is an area the Reds have looked at strengthening in recent transfer windows, having explored moves for the likes of Anthony Gordon, Malick Fofana, and others.<\/p>\n But they opted to focus their efforts elsewhere over the summer after putting their trust in 17-year-old sensation Rio Ngumoha, who has impressed in the early stages of this season.<\/p>\n While the links to Bahoya are interesting, TEAMtalk understands that a raid on Bournemouth for in-form man Antoine Semenyo could be more likely, though that would be more feasible next summer rather than in January.<\/p>\n TEAMtalk transfer insider Fraser Fletcher revealed in an update on October 8 that Semenyo is viewed as a potential long-term replacement for Salah<\/a>, and a bid north of \u00a360m could test the Cherries\u2019 resolve.<\/p>\n DON\u2019T MISS\u00a0<\/strong>\ud83d\udc49\u00a0Florian Wirtz next? The worst signings by last 10 reigning Premier League champions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Latest Liverpool news: Vinicius Jr update \/ January transfer stance<\/strong><\/p>\n Meanwhile, Real Madrid superstar\u00a0Vinicius Junior is reportedly putting serious thought into leaving Real Madrid<\/a>, and Liverpool are said to be one of the clubs interested.<\/p>\n