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Jeremie Frimpong is in advanced talks with Liverpool(Image: Jörg Schüler/Bayer 04 Leverkusen via Getty Images)

A seismic jolt shook Liverpool when Trent Alexander-Arnold confirmed his departure earlier this month.

Here, ECHO delve into the latest developments surrounding Liverpool's pursuit of Frimpong - and his once failed move to the club.

Frimpong has a £29.5million release clause in his Leverkusen contract and Liverpool intend to activate it imminently, according to The Times.



That's part of why Liverpool have moved swiftly, aware that any delay could see rival clubs pounce on the cut-price star.

Liverpool are preparing to activate Frimpong's £29.5million release clause(Image: Photo by Rene Nijhuis/MB Media/Getty Images)Article continues below

According to Sky Sports, Frimpong has informed Leverkusen that he wants to leave, and the club have agreed to honour his request.

Although born in the Netherlands, he moved to the UK with his family at the age of seven.

Like manager Xabi Alonso, Jeremie Frimpong has been told he can leave Leverkusen this summer(Image: KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images)

Frimpong's connection to England runs deep, having spent nine years in City's academy after joining them aged nine in 2010.

But back in January, Frimpong revealed that he nearly signed for the Reds instead, only for geography to scupper the move.

"I chose Liverpool first," he told Rising Ballers.

The message suggests a deal could be close, with Liverpool looking to get some business done early.

Frimpong's agent has suggested that an agreement is close(Image: Jorg Schuler/Bayer 04 Leverkusen via Getty Images)Article continues below

The transfer's momentum, coupled with Frimpong's enthusiasm, points to an imminent announcement that could electrify Anfield.

As Liverpool navigate the post-Alexander-Arnold era, Frimpong's arrival promises to inject vitality into a squad hungry for silverware.