Football Insider exclusive as Liverpool defender Jeremie Frimpong stares towards manager Andoni Iraoala, who watches from a circular inset.
Football Insider exclusive as Liverpool defender Jeremie Frimpong stares towards manager Andoni Iraoala, who watches from a circular inset.
The 25-year-old has struggled for form and fitness since moving to Anfield and is now attracting interest from Al-Hilal ahead of the January transfer window.
The Reds have no intention of cashing in on the Dutchman this winter, and are wary about potentially leaving their squad short of depth for the rest of the campaign.
However, sources say that if a "big offer" were to arrive from Saudi Arabia in the summer, then it is something that both Frimpong and the club would be open to.
The defender made just 21 appearances in the Premier League last term, and is currently sidelined once again with a hamstring injury.
He has failed to win over the Liverpool fanbase so far, and is yet to convince Andoni Iraola that he is worthy of a starting spot.
Liverpool concerned about squad depth
Liverpool have enjoyed a bright start to the season under Iraola, but are wary that their situation in defence is a little precarious at the moment.
The boss does not have the level of squad depth that he would like, and feels that his group is lighter than several direct rivals.
With that in mind, the club believe that they cannot afford to let Frimpong go in January, regardless of the interest from Al-Hilal.
With Conor Bradley still recovering from his ACL injury, Frimpong is needed to deputise for Ronald Araujo, who is already serving as a makeshift right-back option.
That position has proven to be a problem area for the Merseysiders over the last 18 months, and selling Frimpong in the middle of the season would only add to the issues.
However, Liverpool are well aware that he has continued to underperform, and are prepared to take the chance to cash in on him next summer.
Liverpool already have Alisson replacement
Football Insider revealed last weekend that Liverpool goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili is backing himself to become number one when Alisson departs.
The veteran Brazilian is out of contract at Anfield next summer, which is set to leave the door open for his understudy to claim the number one spot.
Sources say that Liverpool have been impressed by Mamardashvili in the cup competitions of late, and could be prepared to hand him the mainb role.
The Reds have widely been expected to scour the market for a new shot-stopper, but instead may find the solution from within.