Frimpong 'in advanced talks' with Liverpool to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold

Liverpool have held discussions with Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong as they look to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold this summer with the Dutchman having a release clause

Liverpool have held 'advanced talks' with Bayer Leverkusen full-back Jeremie Frimpong as they seek to replace the outgoing Trent Alexander-Arnold. Frimpong has seen his stock rise in Germany and the Reds are considering him as a summer signing.

Those at Anfield are having to fill the huge void left by Alexander-Arnold, who has allowed his contract to wind down ahead of an imminent move to Real Madrid. Frimpong has excelled in a Leverkusen outfit that claimed the Bundesliga and German Cup double last term.

The 24-year-old, who can play as a conventional right-back and as a wing-back, is planning to leave the Bundealiga side this summer and that is made easier by a release clause in his contract. Sky Germany reports that Liverpool could land him for just under £30million.

There had been talk of Conor Bradley coming in to replace Alexander-Arnold as Liverpool's first choice right-back, but it appears they may be looking to add more quality to provide competition for the academy star.

Liverpool, having been crowned champions in Arne Slot's debut year, are expected to be active in the transfer market after making no major signings 12 months ago. The Reds need to add more depth with their Dutch coach working with a very small pool of players this term.

Frimpong previously said that "Liverpool is a great club with history." His productivity in Germany has been clear to see and during his 189 appearances he's come up with 29 goals and 44 assists. He's also become a major figure in the Netherlands side having been on the bench in the Euro 2024 semi-final loss to England.

The Dutchman was once on Manchester City's books, joining the club at the age of nine and spending just shy of a decade there. He opted to leave and joined Celtic, where he was hugely impressive. That prompted Leverkusen to sign him in January 2021.

The German club are set for a summer of change as they become victims of their own success. Xabi Alonso has proved himself as a manager and he waved goodbye to the club's fans at the weekend. He's set to take over at Real Madrid, replacing Carlo Ancelotti.

On the pitch one of the team's leading lights in Jonathan Tah will be a free agent this summer. Bayern Munich and Manchester United are both linked with the defender, who may favour a move to the Premier League. Manchester City meanwhile have been linked with Florian Wirtz.