According to Reds transfer expert David Lynch, Jeremie Frimpong’s move to Liverpool is probably going to be revealed in the next two days.
At the Amex Stadium, fans were spotted celebrating a successful season despite the Merseysiders’ 3-2 loss to Brighton & Hove Albion on Monday night.
There may soon be more cause for celebration as Liverpool is expected to confirm the arrival of Frimpong, a wing-back from Bayer Leverkusen who has reportedly already finished a medical and is being considered by some as Trent Alexander-Arnold’sreplacement.
Although Liverpool has one more game before the 2024–25 season ends, their aggressive summer transfer window strategy may help players like Frimpong adapt to manager Arne Slot’s demands prior to the 2025–26 season.
Frimpong has excelled as an offensive wing-back for Leverkusen under Xabi Alonso, but his imminent arrival at Anfield raises questions about who the starting right-back under Slot will be.
Conor Bradley featured against Brighton and the defender managed to produce an assist for Harvey Elliott in the first half, showcasing his attacking quality
Lynch contended that even though Frimpong wants to start, Bradley will probably still be regarded as the first choice right-back. He stated that “I wonder whether the thinking with Bradley is he needed a fail-safe if his injury problems persist, and if he has ups and downs, which is natural for a very young player – sometimes you’re going to need to take him out of the firing line.
“That was why I was a little bit sceptical about the idea of Frimpong signing, because he does seem a little high profile to come in and be a backup, and Conor Bradley is way too good to be backup to anybody else as well, so you have that competing element.”
Given Bradley’s history of injury issues, it’s possible that Slot intends to rotate him frequently to maintain his fitness for the 2025–26 season’s most important games.
Frimpong played the role of a forward in possession while he was in Germany, frequently positioning himself high on the right flank.
The Reds will have to figure out how to function without their lucky charm since Mohamed Salah will be leaving Liverpool in the winter to play for Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations.
During his time in Germany, Frimpong frequently positioned himself high on the right flank, effectively playing as a forward in possession. Given that Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool in the winter to compete in the Africa Cup of Nations for Egypt, the Reds will need to find ways to cope without their talisman.
Lynch suggested that Frimpong could be used as a forward option next term, he opined: “I wonder with Frimpong whether they see him as that backup winger as well on the right-hand side. That was what Chiesa was supposed to be to Salah this season. Maybe Frimpong can be that and see slightly more minutes than Chiesa did this year, or maybe even play at left-back from time to time.
“Frimpong’s a very good player, well known through Europe and would obviously want to play fairly frequently. The fact he is versatile is what makes the deal make sense, and that will still allow Conor Bradley to still be that first-choice right-back.”
Considering Frimpong attacking return for Leverkusen who have scored five goals and provided nine assists in 2024-25, it would not be surprising if Slot looked to make the most of his attacking talents in the absence of Salah, when the Egyptian will be away for AFCON.