Liverpool are moving on from Antoine Semenyo and are keen on Eintracht Frankfurt star Jean-Matteo Bahoya and a Premier League ace as they pursue a new winger, as per a report.<\/p>\n
Liverpool<\/a> registered their interest in Semenyo after learning his Bournemouth contract \u2013 which was signed over the summer \u2013 includes a \u00a365million January release clause. Reds sporting director Richard Hughes still has good connections at Bournemouth and has held talks with the Cherries about a possible deal.<\/p>\n However, Manchester City are set to beat Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur in the race for Semenyo as they are closing in on a full agreement. Three reasons why Liverpool did not match City\u2019s bid for the forward have come to light<\/a>.<\/p>\n According to Anfield Watch, Liverpool remain firmly in the market for a new wide player and have two options in mind.<\/p>\n The first is Frankfurt\u2019s Bahoya. The France U21 international is \u2018on Liverpool\u2019s radar\u2019 and will be \u2018available\u2019 to sign in January.<\/p>\n Liverpool are \u2018very interested\u2019 in Bahoya and \u2018believe they could sign him on the cheap\u2019.<\/p>\n That is because Frankfurt have pivoted to using wing-backs, which does not suit out-and-out winger Bahoya.<\/p>\n Arne Slot is eager for Liverpool to add more pace to their forward line, and Bahoya fits the bill perfectly.<\/p>\n Anfield Watch<\/a>\u00a0call him \u2018the fastest player in Europe\u2019. Last season, he became the first player in Bundesliga history to break the 37km\/h barrier.<\/p>\n The report adds that Liverpool are also tracking Brighton & Hove Albion\u2019s Yankuba Minteh, who played under Slot at Feyenoord.<\/p>\n Minteh\u2019s exciting performances this season have caught Liverpool\u2019s attention, though the 21-year-old would cost a premium fee.<\/p>\n Returning to Bahoya,\u00a0Anfield Watch\u00a0first revealed Liverpool\u2019s interest in him in October<\/a>. Such a transfer could see Bahoya reignite his partnership with ex-Frankfurt team-mate and compatriot Hugo Ekitike.<\/p>\n Although, Liverpool will face competition from Arsenal to snare Bahoya. Sources confirmed to us on December 2 that Arsenal have entered the frame for the former Angers academy star<\/a>, having scouted him six times this campaign.<\/p>\n Want more breaking transfer lines from original sources? Add TEAMtalk as a preferred source on Google <\/strong><\/a>to your favourites list for news you can trust.<\/p>\n Liverpool, Arsenal both eyeing Jean-Matteo Bahoya<\/p>\n Mikel Arteta is a big fan of Bahoya, and the player himself is open to a January move to the Premier League.<\/p>\n While\u00a0Anfield Watch\u00a0suggest Bahoya could be signed on the cheap, we understand Frankfurt will hold out for at least \u20ac60m (\u00a352m) before selling.<\/p>\n Another winger Liverpool have been linked with is Kenan Yildiz, as reports in Italy claim the Reds have \u2018made phone calls\u2019 to find out the latest on his situation<\/a>.<\/p>\n Yildiz wants a bumper new contract to reward his standing as one of Serie A\u2019s best players, but so far Juventus have been unwilling to meet his demands.<\/p>\n A new winger signing would help Liverpool prepare for Mo Salah\u2019s potential exit. Salah has been heavily linked with a January transfer after publicly complaining about Slot and the club.<\/p>\n Liverpool want Salah to stay and see out his contract, but even if this happens, club chiefs need to future-proof the attack. Salah is now 33 years old and cannot be relied upon forever.<\/p>\n Liverpool transfer news: Chelsea step aside; Mac Allister upgrade?<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Chelsea have dropped their interest in a South American defender, reportedly making Liverpool \u2018frontrunners\u2019 to snap him up.<\/p>\n A deal can be done for \u20ac40m (\u00a335m), and it could signal the start of Liverpool transforming their backline<\/a>.<\/p>\n