Reds Move Swiftly to Secure New Right-Back as Alexander-Arnold’s Exit Looms
Liverpool academy graduate Trent Alexander-Arnold announced his departure from his boyhood club in May. Following a decorated career, the 26-year-old is also linked to La Liga in recent weeks. Arne Slot gave a sneaky hint in his press-conference about the obvious choice of Alexander-Arnold.
With their right-back position currently filled by Connor Bradley, Slot is speculated to link Liverpool to the Bundesliga star Jeremie Frimpong as replacement to Alexander-Arnold. However, Frimpong who has attained new levels at Bayern Leverkusen will be on several scouting list.
Frimpong is being a key part of Xabi Alonso’s success with Leverkusen. With their managers departure confirmed, the Dutch right-back could also part ways with the German club is summer. According to a report from CaughtOffside, Liverpool have advanced the talks to sign Leverkusen from Bayern Leverkusen. The Reds have made substantial progress in negotiations with Leverkusen as Frimpong has emerged as a top priority target.
With Trent Alexander-Arnold’s departure from the club this summer, Liverpool are acting swiftly to secure his replacement during the upcoming summer transfer window. As the Club World Cup is around, every squad will be looking have the depth required to go through the tournament late in the season.
Supporting the information Sky reporter Florian Plettenburg also sent positive notes on the rumours. Explaining the intensity of Liverpool’s liking of the 24-year-old, Plettenburg in his social media report quotes: “Understand Liverpool are seriously pursuing Jeremie #Frimpong. Advanced talks have already taken place.”
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Alexander-Arnold will leave Liverpool after an historic career with the club. Winning some major trophies, the right-back also leaves as the highest assist providing defender in the Premier League. While it will be too much to ask for Frimpong to fill in his quick right away, the talent surely is considered as a potential to settle in quickly.
With the attacking mindset Slot likes to play under could be the right tactics for Frimpong, the change in country and the standards could be a challenge to begin with. Given the standard Slot’d team has followed this year, every eye will be on his start as his move to Anfield is closer.
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