Liverpool is said to be in talks to acquire Bayer Leverkusen’s standout player, Jeremie Frimpong, this summer, with the player keen on a move to Anfield. However, recent German reports reveal a new development in the transfer story.
The Merseyside team is also looking to add a new centre-back to bolster their defense this summer. Additionally, they have been linked with potential wide forwards due to concerns about Luis Diaz’s future with the club.
Additionally, Arne Slot may now be considering a new right-back, as reports indicate Real Madrid’s interest in Trent Alexander-Arnold. Christian Falk suggests that the England international could be willing to join the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, especially since his current contract with Liverpool expires at the end of next season.
Liverpool has expressed interest in Frimpong after his standout season with Leverkusen, where he scored 14 goals and provided 12 assists in 47 appearances, contributing to their domestic double victory. Sport Bild reports that Frimpong dreams of joining Liverpool, Manchester City, or Real Madrid, but none of these clubs have yet made a formal approach.
The German media outlet reports that the 23-year-old has a £33.6 million release clause in his expiring contract, which ends this week, suggesting that the Dutchman may stay with the Bundesliga champions.
Ideally, Slot’s team would prefer to keep their star player and academy graduate, Alexander-Arnold, rather than allow him to leave. They would be better off extending the 25-year-old’s current contract instead of pursuing Frimpong.