Bayer Leverkusen have 'taken precautions' in case Jeremie Frimpong leaves the club amid interest from Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Barcelona.
The Bundesliga side have signed Brazilian international Arthur from America Mineiro in case Frimpong decides to leave the club in the summer.
Scoring eight goals and registering five assists from right-back, Frimpong has attracted the attention of Europe's top clubs including Manchester United.
He is one of the most in-form defenders in world football, but it is believed that Man United already face competition for the 22-year-old this summer.
As reported by Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona and Bayern Munich have already held talks with Frimpong's represenatitve, Jeffrey Lemmery.
However, BILD have dismissed this report and believe that Bayern Munich are happy with their current options, seeing themselves as 'sufficiently occupied', and have not held talks with the Dutch international.
Bayern Munich are said to be waiting until May to assess loanee Joao Cancelo, with Frimpong being targeted as an alternative permanent transfer, while Barcelona want to sign the youngster.
While Barcelona could struggle to attract the wing-back due to their financial issues, with the latest reportes believing that players could be asked to take a pay cut at the Camp Nou to allow for summer signings.
It was previously reported that Man United note that the 22-year-old will be out of contract in the summer of 2025 and that with only two years left on his deal, the Red Devils could negotiate a favourable price.
Erik ten Hag's current options in the position are also both out of contract in 2025 with the futures of Diogo Dalot and Aaron Wan-Bissaka unknown.
Frimpong is just one of the options at full-back to have been linked with a move to Old Trafford, after interest in Inter Milan's Denzel Dumfries emerged.
Dumfries is the preferred option for his national team, with Holland head coach Ronald Koeman revealing why he has snubbed Frimpong in the past.
This is because of the system that we play in,’ Koeman said.
‘He plays almost as a right winger. My right back should be able to defend well in the first place and I have my doubts about that.’
With Man United deploying a back four, it remains to be seen as to whether Ten Hag will pursue Frimpong or if the Red Devils will look to other, more conventional right sided defenders in the summer window.