Jeremie Frimpong ‘Inching Closer’ to Liverpool Move Amid Defensive Revamp Plans
Liverpool are reportedly making major strides in their pursuit of Jeremie Frimpong, with the Bayer Leverkusen full-back now edging closer to a move to Anfield.
The renewed interest comes as Arne Slot prepares for a significant reshaping of Liverpool’s backline this summer. With uncertainty surrounding the futures of key defenders, including Trent Alexander-Arnold, Frimpong is seen as a top priority to inject pace, energy, and attacking threat into the right flank.
The Reds appear to have cooled their interest in Juventus defender Dean Huijsen, who now looks set for a different destination. However, Frimpong’s name has quickly shot up the shortlist, and negotiations have reportedly accelerated in recent days.
Frimpong, 23, played a pivotal role in Bayer Leverkusen’s unbeaten Bundesliga title-winning campaign and has a release clause in the region of €35–40 million — a figure Liverpool are prepared to meet.
Should the deal be finalised, he would become one of the first marquee signings of the Slot era and a key piece in Liverpool’s next-generation rebuild.
Liverpool Close to Securing Jeremie Frimpong as Right-Back Reinforcement
Liverpool’s pursuit of a new right-back is heating up, with multiple sources — including David Ornstein and Sky Germany — confirming that the Reds are closing in on Bayer Leverkusen star Jeremie Frimpong.
The move comes as no surprise. With Trent Alexander-Arnold expected to leave the club at the end of the season upon the expiry of his contract, and Conor Bradley still developing and unlikely to shoulder the demands of a 50+ game season alone, reinforcements on the right flank have become a priority for new boss Arne Slot.
Frimpong, 23, fits the bill perfectly — a dynamic, attack-minded full-back with elite-level experience and a proven track record from Leverkusen’s historic unbeaten Bundesliga campaign. His €35–40 million release clause is well within Liverpool’s reach, making this one of the most realistic top-end signings of the summer window.
With talks said to be in advanced stages, an announcement could come soon as the Reds aim to secure their defensive foundations early in the transfer window.
No Availability Concerns with Frimpong – A Durable, Dynamic Addition for Liverpool
While Liverpool’s right-back situation has come under scrutiny due to Trent Alexander-Arnold’s expected departure and Conor Bradley’s developing workload capacity, Jeremie Frimpong offers no such uncertainty.
The Dutch international has featured in 48 matches across all competitions for Bayer Leverkusen in the 2024/25 campaign — a testament to both his durability and elite fitness levels. Since joining Leverkusen in 2021, Frimpong has missed just 13 games for club and country, despite the heavy demands of Champions League and Bundesliga football. Such reliability will be a welcome asset for a Liverpool side competing on multiple fronts.
What Frimpong Brings to Anfield
Frimpong is not your conventional full-back — and nor will he be used as one. Much like Alexander-Arnold, he thrives in advanced areas, with attacking contribution at the heart of his game.
Expect end product. Frimpong is in the 97th percentile among full-backs in Europe’s top five leagues for combined non-penalty expected goals (npxG) and expected assisted goals (xAG). His pace, positional intelligence, and ability to break defensive lines make him an ideal fit for a Liverpool team looking to maintain their offensive edge from the flanks.
Though questions about his defensive sharpness may arise — much like with Trent — his output and reliability will likely overshadow any perceived shortcomings.
