Liverpool might verify their first switch of the upcoming summer time window earlier than the tip of the month.
The Merseysiders’ curiosity in Jeremie Frimpong is well-documented at this level, with the membership eager on revamping its backline forward of the 2025/26 season.
A brand new left-back is predicted to reach (possible coming within the type of Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez).
Then there’s the potential for an extra signing within the coronary heart of the defence. Albeit, that is now unlikely to be Dean Huijsen, with the Spain worldwide reportedly closing in on a swap to Actual Madrid.
Liverpool within the lead for Jeremie Frimpong
Liverpool are usually not alone within the race for Frimpong’s signature. Nevertheless, it’s been acknowledged that Arne Slot’s males are ‘on the entrance of the queue’.
Extra to the purpose, the participant himself is known to be drawn to the prospect of an Anfield swap this summer time.
“Jeremie Frimpong’s camp needs to decide by the tip of subsequent week,” Christian Falk completely knowledgeable CaughtOffside.
“Two Premier League golf equipment are additionally concerned in talks, however Liverpool are on the entrance of the queue. Dirk Hebel, the participant’s agent, has an in depth connection to Liverpool, and it appears this deal will occur.
“After all, Trent Alexander-Arnold’s transfer to Actual Madrid isn’t but official and Leverkusen’s launch clause (€40m [£33.6m]) has but to be triggered!”
How has Frimpong carried out within the Bundesliga?
There’s been a slight drop-off in efficiency if Sofascore’s evaluation is to be taken as gospel.
The stats and insights supplier awarded Frimpong a 6.85/10 ranking for his performances within the Bundesliga this time period.
| Jeremie Frimpong stats (2024/25) | Jeremie Frimpong stats (2023/24) |
| 6.85/10 ranking (Bundesliga) | 7.27/10 ranking (Bundesliga) |
| 5 targets (4.2 xG) | 9 targets (8.18 xG) |
| 0.4 photographs off beam per recreation | 0.7 photographs off beam per recreation |
| 0.5 photographs on the right track per recreation | 0.7 photographs on the right track per recreation |
| 5 assists (4.65 xA) | 7 assists (5.44 xA) |
| 6 massive possibilities created | 9 massive possibilities created |
| 0.4 dribbled previous per recreation | 0.4 dribbled previous per recreation |
* Jeremie Frimpong stats over the course of two seasons – Sofascore
To be fully truthful to the proper wing-back, he has taken fewer photographs this season by advantage of the truth that he’s entering into the 18-yard field far much less often in comparison with 2023/24.
A fast look at his season heatmap confirms this level. Over the course of a whole marketing campaign, it’s troublesome to see this as something however a deliberate tactical resolution from Xabi Alonso, which has impacted Frimpong’s productiveness in entrance of purpose.
In that case, there shouldn’t be any speedy trigger for concern for Arne Slot and his teaching staff.
