Bolton Wanderers are back in the Championship next season after a seven-year absence, and the Trotters are already looking to build a squad capable of competing in the second tier.
Steven Schumacher will be hoping his side survive and potentially thrive in the Championship next season, especially given the example set by Birmingham and Wrexham last season following their promotions from League One.
With last season's star man Amario Cozier-Duberry returning to parent club Brighton, Bolton will be seeking a creative influence in their front line to replace his significant output of nine goals and 10 assists last term.
The transfer window may not yet be open, but that hasn't stopped the Trotters from plotting early moves, and Cozier-Duberry's replacement may come in the form of an exciting youngster from Liverpool.
Bolton interested in Liverpool prospect Luca Stephenson
Luca Stephenson may not have featured for Liverpool's first team, but the 22-year-old has been steadily forging a decent reputation north of the border at Dundee United in Scotland.
Stephenson has made 60 appearances in the Scottish Premiership across two back-to-back loan spells at United, scoring eight goals and providing seven assists in the league in that time.
His first campaign at Tannadice saw him named the club's Young Player of the Season by both the club and the fans and prompted a contract extension being awarded by parent club Liverpool.
The 22-year-old has been deployed in a number of positions whilst at Dundee United, including defensive midfield, right back and right midfield, although he was primarily used as a winger in his previous loan at Barrow in League Two - potentially offering valuable versatility to Schumacher's squad.
£700k is the agreed fee floated by football reporter Alan Nixon, a figure which could prove shrewd business by the Trotters, especially if Stephenson enjoys a breakout campaign in the Championship next term.
