Liverpool agree deal with Bayer Leverkusen to sign Jeremie Frimpong | OneFootball

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. The outlet understands that both clubs and the Dutch international have found a total agreement. Frimpong was reportedly Arne Slot’s primary target 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