Premier League leaders Liverpool have reportedly expressed a strong desire to sign Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo in a blockbuster swap deal which could see a talented Reds prodigy move in the opposite direction in the summer. Liverpool are flying high at the top of the Premier League after scoring an impressive 47 goals from their opening 19 top-flight games.

The Reds are six points clear of Arsenal with a game in hand and are also the top scorers in the division despite playing a game less than all of their title rivals. However, Arne Slot is already making contingency plans for the summer as he faces up to the prospect of potentially losing as many as three of his prized assets as club captain Virgil Van Dijk, chief assist maker Trent Alexander Arnold and Premier League Golden Boot contender Mohamed Salah all enter the final few months of their contract at Anfield.

Slot is keen to ensure his club have plenty of strength in depth for years to come at Anfield. They are one of a number of clubs to show interest in Ghanaian star Semenyo along with Champions League hopefuls Newcastle United, as reported by the Daily Star.

However, the outlet claims Liverpool are the favourites to secure a deal for the 25-year-old star due to the Cherries’ reported interest in youngster Ben Doak, who is currently out on loan at Middlesbrough.