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Jeremie Frimpong has suffered a blow to his hopes of joining Liverpool(Image: Ralf Ibing - firo sportphoto/Getty Images)

Liverpool's pursuit of Jeremie Frimpong appears to have hit a snag, with Bayer Leverkusen's managing director denying a deal is close.

Frimpong still has three years remaining on his contract, but the 24-year-old is also attracting interest.

Liverpool are the current frontrunners to sign him, as boss Arne Slot seeks to boost his defensive options amid the impending exit of Trent Alexander-Arnold.



He also insisted that the Bundesliga side are 'unaware' of any impending transfer involving Frimpong.

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"Jeremie Frimpong has a long contract with us, which also has an exit clause, but we are currently unaware of any transfer," Carro told sport.de.

"The rumors surprised me a bit when I started in the football business seven years ago.

"As I've gradually become more involved, there are always different interested parties, there are different parties, there are different relationships.

It's actually quite difficult to figure out where the rumors come from, but I have to say, there are many that really surprise me."

Bayer Leverkusen managing director Fernando Carro has insisted an exit for Frimpong is not close(Image: INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images)

Leverkusen's unwillingness to sell Frimpong will come as an early blow to Liverpool's summer plans.

If a deal for the Dutchman comes to fruition, it would surprise former Manchester City star Micah Richards.

"It's a tough one because when another right-back comes in, it can help you by helping you raise your game, or it can hinder you because you can lose your confidence a little bit," he told The Rest Is Football podcast.

"Another right-back would help, but if Frimpong comes in, he's No.
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