In response to newest experiences, Manchester United have held talks with the representatives of Bayer Leverkusen full-back Jeremie Frimpong concerning a summer time transfer. Though signing a striker is the utmost precedence for the Purple Devils, supervisor Erik ten Hag additionally needs to strengthen the right-back place.
Jeremie Frimpong graduated from the Manchester Metropolis academy. He made his senior debut with Celtic after a switch to the Scottish aspect in 2019, having did not make the first-team on the Etihad. He went on to win the Scottish Premiership, Scottish League Cup, and Scottish Cup with Celtic, making 51 appearances in all.
The Dutch defender had grow to be one in every of their greatest performers earlier than sealing a transfer to Bayer Leverkusen in 2021 and has produced exceptional performances for the German aspect since then. He has a contract with the Bundesliga membership until the summer time of 2025.
In response to Sky Germany, Manchester United are all in favour of signing Jeremie Frimpong in the summertime switch window. The Purple Devils do want recruitment within the right-back space and the 22-year-old’s performances have caught Erik ten Hag’s consideration.
Xabi Alonso took cost of Bayer Leverkusen earlier this season and has used the Dutchman as a right-wing-back. This position change has helped Frimpong bag 9 objectives and 10 assists in all competitions this season (stats through Transfermarkt). The membership are sixth within the Bundesliga and are combating for European qualification for subsequent season.
In the meantime, Italian switch knowledgeable Fabrizio Romano reported that Manchester United have already met with the representatives of Jeremie Frimpong and have mentioned a possible transfer to Previous Trafford. Whereas chatting with the United Stand’s YouTube channel, the switch guru had this to say:
“It’s necessary to say that from what I perceive there was a gathering between the agent of Jeremie Frimpong and Manchester United. Man Utd have confirmed their curiosity within the participant. As you say it’s one thing that United have been all in favour of since October, and November.”
Jeremie Frimpong, eager on Manchester United doable transfer — not superior but as his agent met with #MUFC, FC Bayern and Barcelona. 🇳🇱
Curiosity in Frimpong doesn’t change the scenario of Diogo Dalot at this stage as new long-term contract talks are nonetheless ongoing. pic.twitter.com/ljyRLn3Q7y
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 10, 2023
The Purple Devils are prepared to let Aaron Wan-Bissaka discover a new membership in the summertime. The English defender’s taking part in time has suffered because the Dutch supervisor prefers taking part in Diogo Dalot over him. Consequently, with AWB’s departure, United can be left with Dalot as their solely possibility at right-back. The membership would wish extra depth in that place in the event that they want to win trophies subsequent season.
Ought to Manchester United Signal Jeremie Frimpong or Pursue Different Choices?
United even have a couple of place to fill for the 2023-24 marketing campaign. Signing a right-back is at the moment one of many high priorities for the English membership. That they had established their curiosity in a lot of suitors like Denzel Dumfries, Benjamin Pavard and extra. Nonetheless, the most recent choice to emerge is Jeremie Frimpong.
The Bayer Leverkusen full-back may very well be a less expensive possibility when in comparison with Dumfries, though the Inter defender has extra expertise within the top-flight. Frimpong is the most efficient defender in Europe this 12 months. It explains why FC Barcelona have additionally established an curiosity in signing the teen.
The 22-year-old infuses extra vitality and tempo into the sport. He operates virtually like a right-winger reasonably than a right-back when his workforce is in possession. He’s much like Achraf Hakimi since he’s able to protecting lots of floor and profitable the ball with sheer tempo.
Due to his tempo, the Dutchman doesn’t have to compromise his defensive duties. He virtually at all times tracks again in time to make an necessary interception. He additionally has an eye fixed for a killer move which might a giant assist for the striker which the Purple Devils are planning to purchase in the summertime.
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The Dutch right-back may construct a really potent partnership with both Antony or Jadon Sancho on the right-flank. The mix of Sancho and Hakimi was too sizzling to deal with when each performed for Dortmund and it may very well be repeated within the Premier League.
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