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Jeremie Frimpong ( 2nd L) of Liverpool celebrates after scoring to make it 2-0 during the Liverpool vs Barnsley FA Cup match at Anfield, Liverpool. Picture credit should read: Jessica Hornby Sportimage EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club league player publications. SPI_069_JH_Liverpool_Barnsley SPI-4444-0069
Saudi Pro League clubs have continued to target established players from Europe’s top leagues over the past three years, with several high-profile names making the move to the Middle East.
Liverpool have been among the clubs affected by that spending, particularly during the summer of 2023, when Saudi sides invested £784.2m in transfers, according to Transfermarkt data.
Fabinho joined Al-Ittihad, Jordan Henderson moved to Al-Ettifaq and Roberto Firmino signed for Al-Ahli on a free transfer. Sadio Mane left Bayern Munich for Al-Nassr, while Georginio Wijnaldum also joined Al-Ettifaq.
Henderson subsequently returned to Europe with Ajax, while Firmino helped Al-Ahli win the AFC Champions League Elite.
Darwin Nunez became another Liverpool player to move to Saudi Arabia when he joined Al-Hilal on a three-year contract in August 2025. British media reported that the deal involved an initial fee of €53m.
Jeremie Frimpong could now become the latest Liverpool player to attract interest from the Saudi Pro League, with his situation at Anfield attracting attention ahead of the January transfer window.
Speaking on the Anfield Index podcast, Daily Mail reporter Lewis Steele discussed the possibility of the Dutch international leaving Liverpool.
“Liverpool may well be happy to sell Frimpong to Saudi if they can get their money back,” Steele said.
He explained that the story originated from reporter Ismael Mahmoud, adding that he believed this gave the report additional credibility.
“It’s just not worked out for him at Anfield,” Steele added. “We’ll have to keep an eye on it.”
According to WinWin, intermediaries have offered Frimpong to Al-Hilal ahead of the January transfer window. However, there is no indication that Liverpool and the Saudi club have entered formal negotiations.
Liverpool signed Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen in 2025 after triggering his €35m (£29.5m) release clause. The 25-year-old is under contract at Anfield until June 2030.
He made 35 appearances in all competitions last season, including 21 in the Premier League, but failed to score in the English top flight. This season, he has featured five times in the league without registering a goal or assist, although he has one goal and two assists in two Champions League appearances.
Frimpong’s time at Liverpool has also been disrupted by injuries. He suffered a muscle problem shortly after coming on as a half-time substitute during the 2-1 victory over Brentford on October 17.
The defender has missed almost 30 matches through injury since arriving at Anfield, with Liverpool opting against rushing his return.
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