Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen have struck a verbal agreement for right-back Jeremie Frimpong (24) to join the Premier League champions, according to **[Sports Zone](https://x.com/SportsZone__/status/1923719499825479739).** The outlet understands that both clubs and the Dutch international have found a total agreement. Frimpong was reportedly [Arne Slot’s primary target](https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2025/liverpool-to-prioritize-move-for-jeremie-frimpong-as-a-replacement-for-trent-alexander-arnold/) to replace the departing Trent Alexander-Arnold.
The Liverpool Academy graduate has announced he will leave his formative club at the end of the season. Alexander-Arnold is expected to put pen to paper over a long-term deal with Real Madrid. It remains to be seen whether Liverpool will allow the England international to link up with _Los Merengues_ for the Club World Cup in exchange for a transfer fee.
Liverpool have moved swiftly to replace Alexander-Arnold as they will trigger Frimpong’s €35m release clause. Under Uefa regulations, the 24-year-old right-back would count as a homegrown player due to his past as a Manchester City graduate. The Dutch international is set to link up at Anfield with fellow _Oranje_ Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch and Cody Gakpo.
GFFN | Bastien Cheval