Liverpool are said to be far along talks with Bayer Leverkusen on Dutch right-back Jeremie Frimpong’s move.
Sky in Germany reports that the 24-year-old defender has become among the best candidates to fill in for the certainly leaving Trent Alexander-Arnold.
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The Merseyside squad have acted quickly to arrange the right winger as a possible replacement given the Englishman’s future at Anfield settled.
Why Liverpool went for Frimpong?
Known for his quick speed and offensive ability, the Dutch international has a release clause in his Leverkusen contract thought to be between £29.5 million and £33.7 million, which the Reds are said to be ready to activate.
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Although an agreement has not yet been reached, negotiations are thought to be at an advanced stage, and the Anfield heavyweights’ aggressive approach shows they are set to improve their right-back depth before the upcoming season.
What is the English side’s plan?
Part of Arne Slot’s team’s plan to keep a busy and varied defensive roster is the former Manchester City’s player’s possible arrival. The winger would offer the Reds’ defense a different angle because of his noted capacity to function as a conventional right-back or a wing-back.
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Should a deal go through, the 24-year-old would become part of a defensive line that Slot has tried to keep balanced in terms of youth, experience, and tactical diversity, given recent transfer windows have seen substantial changes.
What to expect from Frimpong?
The Amsterdam born player has gained recognition as among the most gifted offensive full-backs in Europe. His outstanding performance in the Bundesliga has come from his blistering speed, dribbling skill, and goal sense.
His arrival for the Merseyside outfit might suggest a strategic change, providing the gaffer the choice to deploy him either as a conventional right-back or in more forward positions.
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