Liverpool is moving closer to securing a deal for Jeremie Frimpong this summer. Following Florian Plettenberg’s report that advanced talks have already taken place, recent updates indicate the club is making strong progress in acquiring the Bayer Leverkusen right-back.
On Tuesday morning, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano shared a new update, confirming that Liverpool is actively negotiating to sign the 24-year-old as a direct replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold.
What did Romano say about Liverpool and Frimpong?
Romano tweeted: “Liverpool are advancing in discussions to sign Jeremie Frimpong after contacts were reported last week. The club has approached Bayer Leverkusen to negotiate the €35 million release clause. Talks with the player are ongoing, with Frimpong eager to join Liverpool.”
Adding to the excitement, German news outlet Kicker reported that Frimpong is very close to finalizing his move to Anfield, with only a few details left to settle before he signs a five-year deal.
A strategic early summer signing for Liverpool
Multiple reliable sources suggest Liverpool is nearing the completion of negotiations to bring Frimpong to the club. This would signal a strong start to Richard Hughes’ first summer transfer window as sporting director, contrasting last year’s late and slow transfer activity.
After an impressive Premier League title-winning season, the Reds are keen to strengthen their squad and reinforce their dominance, aiming to widen the gap between themselves and their rivals for the 2025/26 campaign under manager Arne Slot.
Securing Frimpong soon would be a quick, smart move in response to the likely departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold, showing Liverpool’s leadership is actively planning for the future. Alongside recent contract renewals for Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, signing the dynamic Leverkusen right-back for around €35 million (£29.5 million) would be another big win for Hughes and the Anfield recruitment team
