Liverpool are facing a pivotal decision this summer as they prepare for life after Trent Alexander-Arnold.
With the England international set to join Real Madrid when his contract expires, the club has yet to determine whether they will put their full trust in Conor Bradley or move aggressively in the transfer market for a high-profile replacement.
Bradley has impressed this season, making 22 appearances across all competitions under Arne Slot.
His performances have been promising, but Liverpool must decide if he is truly ready to take on the responsibility of being their long-term right-back.
Frimpong or Bradley as Alexander-Arnold replacement?
According to journalist James Pearce, the club is weighing two options—either backing Bradley as the main choice and bringing in a backup or investing in a big-name signing to compete for the role.
One name that has been linked with a move to Anfield is Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong. Speaking on the Walk On podcast, Pearce noted that Frimpong, despite playing more as a wing-back, could be an exciting addition, particularly from an attacking perspective.
Pearce said: “The decision is, do you spend big in terms of a name at right-back, and then you’ve got proper competition in that place?
“Or do you back Conor Bradley to really step up as number one and bring someone in to be his deputy?
“I still think as good as Bradley has been, like I said, it’s more his injuries than anything else. I just think surely you have to get someone with a decent profile.
“I mean, someone like [Jeremie] Frimpong at Leverkusen, there’s been a lot of speculation linking him with Liverpool for a while.
“I know he’s more of a wing-back than a right-back, but certainly attacking wise, he’s exciting.”
The Dutch international played a key role in Leverkusen’s Bundesliga-winning campaign under Xabi Alonso and has emerged as one of the most sought-after right-backs in European football.
With a release clause of €40m (£33.5m), he could be a strong contender if Liverpool decide to bring in external reinforcements.
With Alexander-Arnold’s departure now a certainty, Liverpool must act swiftly to secure their defensive structure for next season.
Whether they decide to put their faith in Bradley or pursue a player like Frimpong, the right-back position will be a major focus in their summer transfer strategy.