LIVERPOOL are plotting a raid for Sunderland wonderkid Trey Ogunsunyi, according to reports.
The Black Cats have given plenty of game time to youngsters this season.
But Ogunsunyi has had to remain patient for his chance, despite scoring eight goals in seven games for Sunderland Under-21s.
His performances have caught the eye and Liverpool are ready to make a move, according to the Daily Mail.
The Reds have looked to poach young talent in recent years, snapping up the likes of Rio Ngumoha, Trey Nyoni and Amara Nallo from Premier League rivals.
Ogunsunyi, 17, could also make the switch to Anfield although he is still under contract for another 18 months.
The teenager, who is capable of playing across the front three, is highly regarded at the Stadium of Light with manager Regis Le Bris describing him as a “very interesting player for the future“.
Meanwhile Liverpool have hit a major stumbling block in their efforts to keep Trent Alexander-Arnold at the club.
Anfield chiefs have offered the England full-back a £70,000 rise on his current £180,000 weekly wage.
But Alexander-Arnold is holding out for £350,000 to match another of the Prem leaders’ contract rebels, Mo Salah.
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Alexander-Arnold’s contract is up in the summer and he knows Real Madrid are waiting to offer him what he wants.
Like Salah and skipper Virgil van Dijk, Alexander-Arnold can talk to interested foreign parties next month.
Alexander-Arnold’s has told close pals that he would like to stay, especially as he is now settled into a £5million Cheshire mansion.
