Liverpool Close to Signing Jeremie Frimpong as Alexander-Arnold Replacement

Liverpool are getting closer to signing Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen. They need a new right-back because Trent Alexander-Arnold is leaving for Real Madrid. Frimpong has a €35-40 million release clause, and Liverpool know how to pay that amount. The club is ready to spend money after winning the Premier League title.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Frimpong is Liverpool’s top choice to replace Alexander-Arnold. He wants to join the club, so Liverpool’s recruitment team, led by Richard Hughes, have been working to understand the financial aspects of activating Frimpong’s release clause. Liverpool can afford Frimpong’s release clause of €35-40 million thanks to their Premier League triumph.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Frimpong may not be as good as Alexander-Arnold, but he has the potential to be a good fit for Liverpool. He is one of the best wing-backs in Germany, with 21 goals and 19 assists in three Bundesliga seasons. His attacking style would help Liverpool’s right wing become one of the best in the league with Mohamed Salah.

Liverpool haven’t completed the signing yet because they have been linked with other players as right-back options. Nottingham Forest’s Ola Aina, Fiorentina’s Dodo, and Monaco’s Vanderson are reportedly on their shortlist. However, Frimpong is expected to be the preferred choice for the position.

WHAT FRIMPONG BRINGS TO LIVERPOOL

Frimpong may not be a like-for-like replacement for Alexander-Arnold because he lacks his passing skills, but he still has a lot to offer Liverpool. He is very quick, which allows him to overlap Mohamed Salah often and contribute to attacks. Xabi Alonso at Leverkusen has improved him a lot, and he is now a very good right-back.

With Alonso set to join Real Madrid this summer, Frimpong may also look to make a move. Liverpool would be a great experience for him to develop. The club is at the top of their game, and manager Arne Slot has shown his ability to make players perform better.

WHAT NEXT FOR LIVERPOOL?

Alexander-Arnold is likely to leave this summer, so Liverpool need to get his replacement quickly. Frimpong is reportedly interested in joining Liverpool, so agreeing on personal terms with him shouldn’t be a problem. Additionally, with the summer window set to open in a few months, they need to make quick decisions for the next season.

Liverpool lead the Premier League table by eight points, and they will finish their season in a few days. Their last two games are against West Ham United and Wolves.