Liverpool boss Arne Slot is reportedly driving a move to sign a star player this summer and has held talks with his representatives.
Alexander-Arnold agrees Real Madrid move as Liverpool eye replacement
Despite the Reds being on course to win the Premier League in Slot’s first season in charge at Anfield, it could still be an extremely busy summer in the transfer market.
The futures of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah have been a huge talking point in recent months, with the trio’s current deals expiring in the summer.
Real Madrid have shown a big interest in signing Alexander-Arnold, and recent claims have stated that a move to the Bernabeu is “99% done” for the right-back.
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An agreement has been reached between Alexander-Arnold and Madrid, and that has been backed up by the likes of Sky Sports reporter Sacha Tavolieri and The Athletic's David Ornstein.
Writing in his latest Sky Sports column, Tavolieri stated that an agreement between Alexander-Arnold and Madrid looks set to be a five-year deal, and that ‘nothing will be able to change the Englishman's mind’ on staying at Anfield.
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In regards to a replacement, Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong, who has been dubbed a “monster” in the final third, has been heavily linked to become Alexander-Arnold’s replacement at Liverpool. Now, Tavolieri has shared an update on a potential deal for Frimpong which involves Slot.
Slot driving Liverpool move to sign Jeremie Frimpong
As per the same Sky Sports report, Tavolieri says that signing Frimpong remains one of Slot’s main objectives and that the Dutchman has been in direct contact with the player.
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Slot is seemingly driving the move to sign the full-back as he has had a telephone call with Frimpong’s representatives and regular discussions by message. He also stated there is even the chance of a physical meeting with Slot, Frimpong and his reps in the coming weeks.
Frimpong is valued at €50m (£41.7m) by Leverkusen and it is claimed that Liverpool ‘could soon make an initial offer in this range’.
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Frimpong has scored more goals and registered more assists than Alexander-Arnold in fewer minutes this season, so on paper, a move to sign the 24-year-old looks a smart one.
The former Manchester City youngster, who impressed at Celtic before joining Leverkusen, has been praised by Xabi Alonso, who said last year: "Since I got here for the first time, since the first day, Jeremie has been a key player for us and for myself.
“He's a great guy, His personality, he brings a lot of joy to the locker room. So you need to keep him having this joy. But as well as become more mature.”
A move looks like set to be one to keep an eye on, and if Slot gets his way, Frimpong will be a Red ahead of the 2025/26 season.