The Liverpool supporters are terrified that this summer will see no major transfer deal, and they are living in a state of terror.
To be fair, in terms of incomings, the new chapter has gotten off to a fairly blah start. However, sports director Richard Hughes has dared to calm fears by saying that after Slot has had a chance to get to know the team completely, moves will be made—just not anytime soon.
A lot relies on how Liverpool’s preseason plays out and whether Slot believes he has an urgent matter to attend to. Given that Virgil van Dijk, 33, is about to reach his contract’s final year and Joel Matip is set to conclude his remarkable Redmen career this summer, central defense is the most likely position.
Despite Conor Bradley’s immense talent, Liverpool may decide to recruit some additional quality on the right wing. Trent Alexander-Arnold is being drawn away from right back and toward the permanent grasp of the center of the park.News about Liverpool transfersThe Merseysiders are reportedly in negotiations with German Bundesliga winners Bayer Leverkusen over the potential acquisition of Jeremie Frimpong. This information was obtained via the Paisley Gates by the German daily Sport Bild (July 15 issue).
The contract for the Netherlands international contains a €40 million (£34 million) release clause, but it expires next week. As a result, FSG needs to decide quickly because a number of elite European teams are also interested in signing the player, who is eager to come to Merseyside.
What Jeremie Frimpong would offer to Liverpool: A key player in Xabi Alonso’s team’s undefeated domestic run the previous season, Frimpong played with unrestricted freedom and finished with 14 goals and 12 assists in all competitions.
Not bad going, with Beth Tucker of The United Stand hailing Frimpong as a “monster” in the final third due to his lightning pace and unwavering passion in search of offensive success.
Alexander-Arnold, who ranks among the top 1% of positional peers for shot-creating actions and passes attempted and the top 2% for progressive passes per 90, has unmatched ball-carrying ability, which he could very well capitalize on when – and indeed, if – placed in the engine room.
Frimpong could flourish at the end of the game thanks to Alexander-Arnold’s varied passing style and world-class precision when threading balls through. Premier League defenders would be unnerved by the consistency and speed of Alexander-Arnold’s darting runs into danger.Talent scout Jacek Kulig has called Frimpong “one of the best wing-backs in Europe.” If he were to play in Slot’s system, tearing down the wing while Alexander-Arnold pulled strings in the middle, Liverpool could create a partnership that would terrorize all of Europe.
The Reds must act swiftly if his release clause is set to expire next week, or else they risk missing out on a fantastic chance to add a distinctive new offensive outlet.