Liverpool have earmarked Bayern Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong as a attainable alternative for Trent Alexander-Arnold — who shall be out of contract subsequent summer season, in accordance with Caughtoffside.
Alexander-Arnold’s time at Anfield may doubtlessly be coming to an finish. The 26-year-old’s contract will expire on the finish of the season. The Reds at the moment are actively engaged on a possible alternative in case the defender doesn’t signal a brand new deal amid curiosity from Actual Madrid.
In keeping with Caughtoffside, whereas Liverpool’s choice could be for the 26-year-old to stay on the membership, they’re additionally exploring different choices to exchange the England worldwide.
The Merseysiders have now earmarked Frimpong as a first-rate goal and have been following the 23-year-old with the membership’s scouts in attendance throughout Leverkusen’s 2-2 draw with Werder Bremen, as per the report.
CaughtOffside provides that Liverpool’s head coach, Arne Slot, is ‘extremely enthusiastic’ in regards to the prospect of including the previous Manchester Metropolis academy star to his squad.
Nonetheless, Liverpool aren’t the one high European aspect displaying an curiosity in Frimpong as a number of different golf equipment have been strongly linked, so the Reds must act swiftly in the event that they wish to win the race for his signature.
Like-for-like alternative
With 4 years remaining on his contract at BayArena, Caughtoffside experiences that it stays unsure if Frimpong could be open to a transfer to Anfield. Nonetheless, Xabi Alonso’s attainable departure from the membership this summer season makes it a risk for the defender — who’s rated at €50m (£42m) by Transfermarkt, to depart the membership.
Alexander-Arnold has written his title within the sands of time so far as modern-day fullbacks are involved. He at present holds the report for probably the most variety of assists by a fullback in Premier League historical past and might rightly be known as a legend within the recreation regardless of being solely 26.
If he leaves Liverpool this summer season, changing him could be a frightening process however Frimpong could be a worthy successor. The Dutchman has exemplified his exceptional attacking threats with 85 purpose contributions as a fullback.
His attacking output and defensive solidity have piqued the curiosity of Arne Slot and Frimpong could be an excellent alternative for Alexander-Arnold ought to he ultimately depart Anfield.
