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With Trent Alexander-Arnold’s imminent departure set to end his two-decade spell at Anfield, Liverpool’s search for a new right-back has quickly become a central storyline heading into the summer transfer window.

Among the names circulating, Jeremie Frimpong of Bayer Leverkusen has rapidly emerged as the front-runner in both domestic and international reports.

Liverpool are interested in the right-back.

Frimpong’s contract was renegotiated in 2024 after Bayer Leverkusen’s record-breaking Bundesliga title triumph and has a release clause that was activated this summer.

Leverkusen, who were keen on an extension without a clause in 2023, reluctantly signed on the dotted line to keep Frimpong for their title defence.

The 24-year-old Dutchman has continued to produce elite attacking statistics despite Leverkusen’s decline this term.

Frimpong’s 16 contributions to goals (4G, 12A) from 35 Bundesliga appearances show how dangerous he is as a wing-back.

His 33.7 km/h speed limit – higher than Mohamed Salah’s 32.8 km/h – qualifies him as one of Europe’s quickest defenders.

After we revealed the structure of his release clause, DAVEOCKOP can now exclusively reveal that Liverpool’s pursuit of Jeremie Frimpong has accelerated with his representative returning to the UK to conduct preliminary talks with the Anfield hierarchy?

We can exclusively reveal that talks are due to take place today.

While it’s important to stress that talks are by no means advanced, we can exclusively reveal that “things could move quickly” considering the player’s €35 million (£29.6 million) release clause.

The €35m payment, payable in four instalments as we reported, buys the Reds space to make payments and have a budget room elsewhere for other candidates.

Frimpong’s contract was renegotiated in 2024 after Bayer Leverkusen’s record-breaking Bundesliga title triumph and has a release clause that was activated this summer.

Leverkusen, who were keen on an extension without a clause in 2023, reluctantly signed on the dotted line to keep Frimpong for their title defence.

Unlike typical transfers that can involve lengthy negotiations over price and payment terms, a release clause means Bayer Leverkusen must accept the offer if the clause is met, removing much of the uncertainty and delay from the process.

Dominik Szoboszlai’s move from RB Leipzig was concluded after his release clause was triggered.

Liverpool are also continuing to do their diligence in the market aside from Jeremie Frimpong, with Monaco’s Vanderson representing a more traditional profile at right-back.

Frimpong’s networks within Liverpool’s Dutch core can ease his acclimatization if he were to make a move to the club.

He is close friends with Ryan Gravenberch having worked their way through the Dutch youth systems together and has friendly relations with Virgil van Dijk and Cody Gakpo due to their shared time in the senior international team.

Liverpool will hope to conduct their business early as Arne Slot looks to add more firepower to his side in the hope of another title challenge.

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