Even in the midst of celebrations for their early Premier League title, Liverpool fans found the strength to boo Trent Alexander-Arnold at Anfield. The shocking moment came after the player was replaced by Arne Slot in the 2-2 draw against Arsenal, with the booing being motivated by his likely transfer to Real Madrid at no cost.
However, it seems that the Liverpool board have moved on from Alexander-Arnold's departure with a very clear target in the Bundesliga. The latest reports indicate that the Reds are close to agreeing a deal for Bayer Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong, who has been highly praised by coach Xabi Alonso over the last two seasons.
Even with a clause of 40 million euros with Leverkusen, Liverpool are willing to invest this amount and agree a contract valid until June 2030. It's safe to say that all fans should say that the management should make this investment, due to the right-back's very specific characteristics.
How Jeremie Frimpong can help Liverpool
Jeremie Frimpong is seen as one of the most versatile players in world soccer today, being extremely secure in his position of origin (right-back), but also willing to move around other parts of the defensive system very well. Frimpong also helps out a lot in attacking phases, presenting himself to his attacking teammates with good vision and great positioning to provide assists and set up plays.
In 190 games played for Bayer Leverkusen, the right-back scored 30 goals and made 44 assists, spectacular figures considering that Jeremie Frimpong is essentially a defensive player. With this signing, Liverpool show that they have great ambitions in the transfer market, as they are also discussing the arrivals of a center-back, a midfielder and a striker.
On the other hand, Bayer Leverkusen are going through the expected shedding of players after Xabi Alonso confirmed his departure to Real Madrid. Jonathan Tah is also another player close to leaving one of the Bundesliga's most successful projects in recent years, but Arthur and Nathan Tella are seen as possible replacements.