Arne Slot and Trent Alexander-Arnold (Photo by Justin Setterfield, Carl Recine/Getty Images)
Looks like Liverpool are watching Bayer Leverkusen right back Jeremie Frimpong as the main target to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold if he leaves for Real Madrid.
It’s a worrying time for Liverpool as Alexander-Arnold is one of three star players heading into the final months of his contract, making him a free agent in the summer.
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Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk are in the same situation, but it seems the Reds already have Frimpong in mind as an exciting target to replace Alexander-Arnold at right-back if he decides to move on.
This according to a report by Bildwhich follows yesterday’s report from Marc over Liverpool and Real Madrid who have one meeting to discuss the Alexander-Arnold situation.
While Alexander-Arnold would be almost impossible to replace, LFC could certainly do a lot worse than Frimpong as the man for the job, with the talented Dutchman enjoying an absolutely outstanding season last year.
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Although Frimpong’s form has dipped somewhat this season, he contributed 14 goals and 12 assists from the Leverkusen right-back last term.
Liverpool fans may be concerned that these Frimpong links come just after the meeting with Madrid over Alexander-Arnold, but of course it makes sense for the club to be as prepared as possible for the worst outcome.
While Alexander-Arnold has some pretty unique qualities, there’s no doubt that Frimpong also has immense potential, so the 23-year-old makes sense as a target for the Merseyside giants, while other top-flight clubs also they will consider it at some point.
Arne Slot has done a great job since taking over as Liverpool manager, with these problems off the pitch not distracting his side on the pitch as they continue to lead the way in the Premier League and Champions League this season
Even with Alexander-Arnold, Salah and Van Dijk all leaving Anfield, Slot has surely proven himself to be a good enough manager to turn things around and rebuild this team, with Frimpong looking like an ideal signing for the former. Feyenoord coach’s style of play.
