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Jeremie Frimpong has completed the first part of his medical ahead of his transfer to Liverpool.

The defender is expected to become the club’s first signing of summer, with the 24-year-old set to strengthen Liverpool’s options at right-back following Trent Alexander-Arnold’s decision to leave the club.

Frimpong is the first piece of the puzzle for Arne Slot as he looks to build a squad that will challenge on multiple fronts next season and retain its Premier League crown.



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There are expected to be no hitches on the deal at this stage.

Personal terms have been agreed and Frimpong completed the first part of his medical on Sunday.

Frimpong is set to join Liverpool as the first major signing of the Slot era

It was also confirmed last week that Liverpool transfer target Dean Huijsen will move to Real from Bournemouth this summer.

As for Frimpong, his arrival at Anfield will offer head coach Arne Slot a different option to the creativity provided by Alexander-Arnold.

The former Celtic defender is a more explosive, dynamic player, with Leverkusen often relying on his direct dribbling to create chances.



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The Hungarian has been identified as a primary transfer target for the Reds, and represents a similar profile on the left flank.

Meanwhile, Conor Bradley signed a new long-term contract at Liverpool over the weekend, with the Northern Ireland international set to compete with Frimpong for a starting berth at right-back next season.

“If I look at the way we think about next season and our squad, these are things that are on my mind
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