Jeremie Frimpong emerges as a top candidate to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold at Liverpool amid growing transfer speculation.
Bayer Leverkusen wing-back Jeremie Frimpong could be on the verge of a blockbuster move to Liverpool, as the Reds begin their hunt for a new right-back following Trent Alexander-Arnold’s imminent departure to Real Madrid.
With a €35million (£29.5m) release clause and a standout campaign under his belt, Frimpong is seen as a leading candidate to fill the void left by the England international.
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Liverpool’s scouting department has long admired Frimpong's dynamic style, attacking output, and versatility.
Although reports in Germany suggest a deal is close, Mail Sport reported that those claims are premature.
However, with the player "very keen" on the move and Liverpool actively weighing up their options, the deal has the potential to move quickly.
"There comes a day when you are told that being a professional footballer doesn't work out. Your dream is destroyed. You feel vulnerable. Depressed. Totally depressed," Frimpong once reflected when speaking about his 2024 Pathways Project as quoted by Daily Mail.
"I think it's important then that there are people who help you. You are just a child. You shouldn't have to do that alone either."
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Pulse Sports looks at the three shocking reasons Frimpong could be the man to replace Alexander-Arnold at Anfield:
3. Alexander-Arnold's Exit Is Real—and Irreversible
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The move has accelerated Liverpool’s need for a modern, attack-minded right-back—and Frimpong fits that bill to perfection.
2. Frimpong's Unreal Output Rivals Wingers, Not Just Defenders
Frimpong was instrumental in Bayer Leverkusen’s astonishing, unbeaten Bundesliga title-winning campaign under Xabi Alonso.
Operating primarily as a wing-back, the 24-year-old posted 5 goals and 12 assists in the 2024–25 season. Even more impressively, he notched 14 goals and 12 assists the year before—figures that would turn heads for any forward, let alone a defender.
His ability to bomb forward with blistering pace while maintaining solid defensive discipline makes him a rare commodity.
3. Liverpool Can Get Him for a Bargain—But They Must Act Fast
Frimpong’s €35million release clause makes him one of the most affordable elite-level options available on the market.
Leverkusen were first alerted to interest back in December 2024, but Liverpool’s pursuit has gained traction in the past six weeks after Alexander-Arnold broke the news of his planned departure. With multiple clubs now circling, Liverpool will need to act decisively to trigger the clause and secure his signature.
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Adding further spice to the deal, Celtic, Frimpong’s former club, stand to earn a £5.4m windfall from a 30% sell-on clause—money that could give the Scottish champions a timely boost.
Frimpong, a product of Manchester City’s academy and a fan favorite at Celtic before his move to Germany in 2021, has quickly grown into one of Europe’s most exciting full-backs.
Off the pitch, he’s also making waves—signing a £20m mega-boot deal with New Balance and launching his foundation to support young players.
"That's why I started this project. I want to help the youth as much as I can," he said. His humility and social commitment have only enhanced his profile, making him not just a footballing asset but a potential role model for the Liverpool dressing room.
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Frimpong may not be a carbon copy of Alexander-Arnold, but his mix of power, flair, and vision could usher in a new era on Liverpool’s right flank.