Manchester City are reportedly trying to sign one of Liverpool's transfer targets from under their noses.
Pep Guardiola's side have enquired over Bournemouth's £45million-rated left-back Milos Kerkez and should be considered as genuine rivals for his signature, as per The i Paper.
Liverpool have not yet submitted a formal offer for the 21-year-old but have reportedly been talking to his camp for weeks.
Slot is attempting a £65m revamp of his backline with the addition of Jeremie Frimpong - a move onset by the impending loss of Trent Alexander-Arnold - and Kerkez.