Liverpool are set to activate Jeremie Frimpong's £30m release clause as they close in on their Trent Alexander-Arnold replacement.
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Liverpool to activate Frimpong release clauseSet to land him for £30m Will replace Alexander-Arnold Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱Getty Images SportWHAT HAPPENED?
The Times report that the Bayer Leverkusen right-back has been identified as the club's next right-back, with Alexander-Arnold announcing his departure on a free transfer at the end of the season. His relatively low asking price means a deal should be easy to do.
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Frimpong's versatility is also said to have impressed Slot. The Dutch international has featured as a wing-back under Xabi Alonso at Leverkusen, and can also play as an orthodox winger.
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Frimpong could be reunited with Florian Wirtz, who is also said to be a Liverpool target this summer. The German could also leave Leverkusen for a considerably bigger transfer fee, with Bayern Munich and Manchester City also in for him.
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Liverpool have Premier League matches against Brighton and Crystal Palace to play before Virgil van Dijk gets his hands on the Premier League trophy and they can begin planning for next season's defence.