Barcelona’s pursuit of Jeremie Frimpong is at serious risk of being derailed as Liverpool move swiftly to secure the Bayer Leverkusen right-back.

Despite being a long-standing target for Hansi Flick and Deco, financial limitations have hindered Barcelona’s ability to act decisively, allowing Liverpool to surge ahead in advanced negotiations for the 24-year-old Dutchman.

According to a report by Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal), talks between Liverpool and Frimpong’s camp have accelerated, with the player emerging as a priority signing for the Reds, who are preparing for life after Trent Alexander-Arnold.



Flick has identified Frimpong as a priority, but the club’s inability to act swiftly has opened the door for Liverpool to pounce.

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With Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez occupying forward positions, the addition of Frimpong would provide Liverpool with another potent outlet, particularly in transition.

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For Liverpool, the opportunity to sign a player of Frimpong’s caliber for a relatively modest fee aligns with the club’s rebuild under Arne Slot