LIVERPOOL IS ON FULL ALERT! ARNE SLOT IS IN 'REGULAR CONTACT' WITH JEREMIE FRIMPONG AS THE €40M BAYER LEVERKUSEN STAR EYES A TRANSFER AWAY FROM GERMANY
Liverpool have ramped up their pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen’s electrifying wing-back Jeremie Frimpong, with new manager Arne Slot reportedly in “constant communication” to convince the Dutch international to choose Anfield over rival suitors. The 23-year-old, fresh off a historic Bundesliga title and unbeaten treble with Leverkusen, is weighing a summer move, with his €40m (£34m) release clause sparking a transfer battle.
KEY DETAILS
Release Clause Active: Frimpong’s €40m exit clause expires on June 30, leaving Liverpool racing to trigger it before rivals.
Slot’s Personal Pitch: The Reds’ boss has prioritized Frimpong as a marquee signing, leveraging their shared Dutch roots and his vision to deploy the star as a hybrid right-back/winger.
Leverkusen’s Stance: CEO Fernando Carro admits a sale is “inevitable” due to the clause, with PSV’s Jordan Teze already lined up as a replacement.
TACTICAL FIT: WHY FRIMPONG FITS SLOT’S SYSTEM
Frimpong’s blistering pace (top 5 in Bundesliga sprints last season) and attacking output (14 goals, 12 assists in 2023/24) align perfectly with Slot’s high-energy, vertical style. His versatility allows tactical flexibility:
Compete with Trent Alexander-Arnold at right-back.
Play as an advanced winger, freeing Trent to invert into midfield.
Offer cover for Mohamed Salah, whose long-term future remains uncertain.
COMPETITION HEATS UP
Real Madrid: View Frimpong as Dani Carvajal’s successor but prefer to wait until 2025.
Man Utd: Thomas Tuchel admires his tenacity but faces financial fair play constraints.
PSG: Monitoring as a contingency if Achraf Hakimi departs.
Sources close to Frimpong suggest he favors Liverpool due to Slot’s project and guaranteed Champions League football.
FAN REACTIONS
Liverpool: “Get it done, Slot! He’s exactly what we need to refresh the squad.”
Leverkusen: “Devastated, but he deserves a top move. Thanks for the memories, Jetemi!”
STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS FOR LIVERPOOL
Signing Frimpong would signal Slot’s intent to evolve Liverpool’s identity. At €40m, he’s a bargain in today’s market—cheaper than alternatives like Lutsharel Geertruida (Feyenoord, €50m). His arrival could also accelerate decisions on fringe players like Calvin Ramsay.
WHAT’S NEXT?
Liverpool aim to finalize the deal by mid-June, with personal terms not expected to be an issue. Frimpong’s camp is reportedly “excited” by Slot’s plans, and a medical could be scheduled within days of the clause being activated.
FINAL INSIGHT
This move is a masterstroke in proactive planning. For €40m, Liverpool would land a player whose ceiling rivals the world’s elite full-backs. Slot’s relentless communication and clarity of vision have given the Reds an edge—but with Madrid and PSG lurking, timing is critical. As one agent quipped: “This isn’t just a signing; it’s a declaration of intent.”
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