Liverpool are stepping up their search for a new right-back with negotiations ongoing for the replacement of Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is heading to Real Madrid.
The LaLiga giants are currently hoping to make that deal happen in time for the Club World Cup.
Frimpong the ‘Clear Favourite’ to Replace Alexander-Arnold at Liverpool
He would cost the Reds a total fee of £34m
Meanwhile, the internal talks continue at Liverpool, but the clear favorite to replace Alexander-Arnold is Jeremie Frimpong. The right-back has been a key part of the Xabi Alonso project at Bayer Leverkusen but is now ready for a new chapter.
Frimpong wants to leave this summer and try something new after excellent seasons at Leverkusen. His release clause remains the same as last summer: €35m plus solidarity payment, so a total package worth close to a fee of €40m for the Dutch right-back.
And the fact he is ‘Dutch’ is not a detail here, as the presence of a Dutch coach like Arne Slot, but also leaders like Virgil van Dijk or key players like Cody Gakpo and Ryan Gravenberch, is also having an impact on Frimpong, who’s understood to be really keen on a move to Liverpool this summer.
Frimpong Agrees to Join Liverpool
The Dutch star is ‘excited’ about a move to Anfield
The “sensational” 24-year-old is attracted by the club, the project, and also the initial contract details discussed in the first meetings to understand the conditions of a potential deal. Liverpool have also approached Bayer Leverkusen to discuss the structure of the release clause and the payment terms in order to find a good solution for all parties involved.
With the player open to the move and excited about Liverpool, it’s up to the club now to proceed with formal steps and make the deal happen if they really want to get it done soon, with more positions being discussed internally for a “big summer” ahead, as mentioned by captain Van Dijk and Slot several times.
Sources guarantee that Frimpong can’t wait for a Premier League chance; he’s attracted by Liverpool as a club with their new style under Arne Slot, and the Dutch coach is a key part of the conversation.
Liverpool to Hold ‘New Round of Talks’ to Sign Frimpong
Barcelona have also been keen on the Leverkusen star
A new round of talks will take place soon, but for sure Frimpong is a strong option on Liverpool’s list.
Meanwhile, Barcelona also considered him during internal talks in recent months, but they can’t proceed with an immediate €35m deal. It’d take longer for the Spanish club, while Liverpool looks way more concrete in their RB pursuit so far.
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