Trent Alexander-Arnold have announced their departure from Liverpool After spending 20 years with the club, he joined as a child. With one of its biggest stars preparing to leave, Liverpool has moved rapidly in the transfer market and is reportedly Closes into a deal to sign a previous Manchester City player as a replacement.
Alexander-Arnold’s contract situation had been one of the most talked about topics on Merseyside. His exit to Real Madrid Because free agent not only marks the end of an era, but also leaving a big gap in the squad. Now the reds seem to have identified their best candidate to fill it.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool is in the last stages to secure a deal for Jeremie Frimpong to replace Alexander-Arnold. Personal conditions are said to be almost agreed and set up Frimpong to become the club’s first signing of the 2025-26 season.
Frimpong, A Manchester City Academy producthas become one of the prominent players in the Bundesliga during Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen. He is known for his attacking mentality and texture and has registered five goals and 12 assists in 48 performances this season.
While Frimpong is under contract with Leverkusen until 2028, he reportedly has a release clause of EUR 35 million. Conversation between the two clubs in progress, With negotiations centered around a installment agreement between EUR 35 and 40 million.
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Slot remains careful with Frimpong speculation
Liverpool Head coach Arne Slot Has been faced with repeated questions during the 2024-25 campaign regarding several players with maturity contracts, including Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed is wrongand Virgil van Dijk. On the question of Frimpong’s potential arrival, he remained believed in the club’s politics.
“The answer will be the same: We are not talking about the players we want to take in publicly until the moment they signed for us. Then you can ask them anything about them“Said slot at Friday’s press conference.
Slot also emphasized that the club is not short on the alternatives on right back. “What i can say is that We already have Connor Bradley who can play really well in that position. Joe Gomez have played in that position several times“He added.”As a club we always look at interesting players who can strengthen our squadBut I will not talk about individuals“The coach pronounced.
