Liverpool are reportedly in ‘superior talks’ to signal Bayer Leverkusen star Jeremie Frimpong, as per German soccer knowledgeable Florian Plettenberg.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has been the undisputed starter for the Reds within the right-back place through the years. He has helped his boyhood membership win two Premier League titles, a Champions League trophy, and several other different main cup competitions.
Nonetheless, his time at Anfield has come to an finish as he’s near becoming a member of Actual Madrid as a free agent upon the expiration of his present contract on the finish of this season.
The Merseysiders aren’t pleased with the 26-year-old’s resolution, they usually made their emotions clear by booing him within the final Premier League sport towards Arsenal.
Now, writing on X, Plettenberg says that Liverpool are ‘severely pursuing’ Frimpong as a possible alternative for Alexander-Arnold and have already held ‘superior talks’ over this deal.
Frimpong to Liverpool
The Dutchman is planning to go away BayArena this summer season, and Liverpool have recognized him as a high goal after an in depth evaluation. The 24-year-old has a contract till 2028 with the German facet and has a launch clause value round £29m-£34m with Leverkusen able to cash-in on him.
Plettenberg wrote:
“Perceive Liverpool are severely pursuing Jeremie Frimpong. Superior talks have already taken place. Following detailed evaluation and resulting from his availability, he’s presently one of many high choices for Liverpool to probably change Trent Alexander-Arnold.
“Frimpong is planning to maneuver this summer season. The 24-y/o proper wing-back can go away Leverkusen in the summertime due to a launch clause set at round €35–40m.”
Frimpong loved a stellar marketing campaign final time period, making 24 objective contributions in all competitions. He has even helped his facet win the German Bundesliga title, Tremendous Cup, and DFB Pokal beneath Xabi Alonso’s steerage.
The Dutchman hasn’t been in a position to replicate final season’s kind this marketing campaign, scoring 5 objectives and registering 9 assists in all competitions.
Frimpong has principally performed as a RWB beneath Alonso in latest occasions and can be snug on the fitting flank. He’s normally deployed on the fitting facet of the assault by Ronald Koeman within the Netherlands nationwide workforce.
The previous Manchester Metropolis man doesn’t have a lot expertise enjoying within the right-back place so it’ll be fascinating to see whether or not he can play on this place ought to he finally transfer to Anfield this summer season.
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