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Liverpool ready to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold replacement as formal contact made over bargain release clause
Liverpool are ready to sign Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen. The Reds have held talks with the 24-year-old’s representatives and talkSPORT understands they have now told the German club they will trigger his release clause. Frimpong is also keen on a move to Liverpool after playing under ex-Reds star Xabi AlonsoGetty Frimpong can be snapped up for £29.5million [€35m] this summer and he has long been linked as a possible replacement for Real Madrid-bound Trent Alexander-Arnold at Anfield. Liverpool were mulling over whether to sign a direct replacement or put their faith in academy graduate Conor Bradley. But Frimpong’s versatility at full-back and in a more attacking winger position, plus his bargain transfer fee, has seen the Reds go ahead with an approach to bring him to Merseyside. The Premier League champions are expected to be busy in the summer transfer window in a bid to build upon their latest title win. Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez is also high on their shortlist. Arne Slot’s side plan to recruit another forward, with Darwin Nunez available for sale. Alexander Isak, Benjamin Sesko and Hugo Ekitike are all admired at Anfield ahead of the summer. Liverpool were also interested in a second Bournemouth star, Cherries centre-back Dean Huijsen, with Arsenal and Chelsea also keen. But all three Premier League giants appear to have been beaten in the race by Real Madrid, who have agreed a £50m deal to land the 20-year-old after a breakout season in the Premier League. The Reds can already expect to welcome a new signing in the coming weeks as goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili prepares to join from Valencia. Kerkez is another player on Liverpool’s radar this summerGetty It appears Bournemouth star Huijsen won’t be following him to Anfield after agreeing a move to Real MadridGetty Isak would be a statement signing for LiverpoolGetty Only one fresh face arrived last summer, with Federico Chiesa making the move from Juventus. However, Liverpool will need to strengthen much further in 2025 as they defend their Premier League crown. They have already been boosted by the contract renewals of Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah. A top replacement for Alexander-Arnold and a new quality forward would deliver a positive window for the club. Liverpool won the title with four games to spare last month, sealing it with a 5-1 thumping of Tottenham. Defeat to Chelsea and a draw with Arsenal have followed, but the Reds don’t appear to be too fazed amid their celebrations. Head coach Slot was even spotted partying in Ibiza ahead of their final games of the season against Brighton and Crystal Palace, while his squad have been enjoying a break in Dubai. Claim £1000+ worth of free bets and betting offers from our bookmaker partners – CLAIM HERE
Liverpool are ready to sign Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen.
The Reds have held talks with the 24-year-old’s representatives and talkSPORT understands they have now told the German club they will trigger his release clause.
Frimpong can be snapped up for £29.5million [€35m] this summer and he has long been linked as a possible replacement for Real Madrid-bound Trent Alexander-Arnold at Anfield.
Liverpool were mulling over whether to sign a direct replacement or put their faith in academy graduate Conor Bradley.
But Frimpong’s versatility at full-back and in a more attacking winger position, plus his bargain transfer fee, has seen the Reds go ahead with an approach to bring him to Merseyside.
The Premier League champions are expected to be busy in the summer transfer window in a bid to build upon their latest title win.
Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez is also high on their shortlist.
Arne Slot’s side plan to recruit another forward, with Darwin Nunez available for sale.
Alexander Isak, Benjamin Sesko and Hugo Ekitike are all admired at Anfield ahead of the summer.
Liverpool were also interested in a second Bournemouth star, Cherries centre-back Dean Huijsen, with Arsenal and Chelsea also keen.
But all three Premier League giants appear to have been beaten in the race by Real Madrid, who have agreed a £50m deal to land the 20-year-old after a breakout season in the Premier League.
The Reds can already expect to welcome a new signing in the coming weeks as goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili prepares to join from Valencia.
Only one fresh face arrived last summer, with Federico Chiesa making the move from Juventus.
However, Liverpool will need to strengthen much further in 2025 as they defend their Premier League crown.
They have already been boosted by the contract renewals of Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah.
A top replacement for Alexander-Arnold and a new quality forward would deliver a positive window for the club.
Liverpool won the title with four games to spare last month, sealing it with a 5-1 thumping of Tottenham.
Defeat to Chelsea and a draw with Arsenal have followed, but the Reds don’t appear to be too fazed amid their celebrations.
Head coach Slot was even spotted partying in Ibiza ahead of their final games of the season against Brighton and Crystal Palace, while his squad have been enjoying a break in Dubai.
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