Liverpool needs to move fast if it has to secure the signing of Jeremie Frimpong for £33.8 M in the current transfer window.
The Dutch full-back is among the top targets of the Reds during this transfer window among other clubs.
Not just his former club, there are more big clubs who are interested in Frimpong’s talent, as Bild reveals that Real Madrid, Arsenal and Manchester City though he was in their youth teams.
Frimpong has not only expressed his desire to join any of these clubs but he also shows it through his performances on the field.
Liverpool’s recent communication to Frimpong was regarding a possible transfer.
Nevertheless, they have to act fast to close the transaction.
Frimpong has a release clause of £33.8m in his contract but this clause is valid for one week from today.
Timing is the crucial factor as it depends with the semi-final match between England and Netherlands on Wednesday evening.
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Because of his participation in the event, Frimpong will have less time to reflect on his future.
But as England is through to the finals, Frimpong will have more time afforded to him to settle his transfer.
These are the factors Liverpool must take into account as they make their move.
Frimpong has joined Bayer Leverkusen and has been part of Bayer Leverkusen since the beginning of 2021.
And in the previous season, he played 47 matches in total, scoring 14 goals and making 12 assists.
His achievements ensured that his team, Bayer Leverkusen, pipped Bayern Munich to the German championship.
He has recently been coming off the bench during the Netherlands’ qualification to the Euro 2024.
He featured the last three minutes of the 2-1 victory against Turkey in the quarter final match and was an unused substitute in the earlier two games.
There are a number of big clubs that Liverpool’s arch rivals would use their financial muscle to outcompete in offering Frimpong a contract.
All three European big guns Real Madrid, Arsenal and the Manchester City show interest in this talent full-back.
The future for Frimpong looks clear; he wants to play for any of these elite clubs and, therefore, the competition is high.
This generated interest from Liverpool that has been demonstrated by their recent contact with the player.
But, they have to complete the transfer as soon as possible because the release clause period is expiring soon.