As Liverpool prepare for life after Trent Alexander-Arnold, a new chapter under Arne Slot seems ready to begin with a flying full-back.
Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong is now firmly on the Reds’ radar, with talks said to be “advancing” and personal terms not an issue, as per The Athletic. Yes, this one’s got legs — and plenty of pace too.
Frimpong, known for his attacking bursts down the right, has been a standout in Xabi Alonso’s title-winning Leverkusen side.
He scored five goals and registered 12 assists in 48 games this season. That kind of output from a defender? That’s not just sauce, it’s a full buffet.
The Dutchman has a release clause around £30 million — a number Liverpool see as value in a market where “potential” often costs double.
With Trent Alexander-Arnold reportedly heading to Real Madrid when his contract ends in June, Frimpong could be the first big move this summer under Arne Slot.
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How Jeremie Frimpong fits in Arne Slot's Liverpool?
So how does Frimpong fit into Slot’s setup? Well, not as a carbon copy of Trent, that’s for sure.
While Trent drops deep and sprays passes like an NFL quarterback, Frimpong is more about chaos in the final third. He’s played as a wing-back and even a winger for Leverkusen.
Think of him as a full-back with forward settings permanently turned on.
This could suit Slot, who likes quick transitions and attacking width. But it may need tweaks. Salah still owns that right side, and adding Frimpong could lead to traffic jams unless midfielders adapt.
Frimpong’s pace will stretch teams, and his runs could open space for Salah to cut inside — if they time it right. And hey, if there's one thing Liverpool fans love more than a scouser in midfield, it’s a full-back who bombs forward.
He may not be “the next Trent,” but he could be something else — something exciting.
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