Agent of €12m star releases statement after Liverpool inquired about his availability

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Despite his agent publishing a statement to the contrary, it looks as though AS Roma star Zeki Celik will leave AS Roma this summer amid links to Liverpool. Bizarrely, Arne Slot refuses to play Joe Gomez at right back but regardless, Liverpool look likely to once again move into the right back transfer market this summer.

He wrote: “Roma must make a renewal offer to Zeki Celik: the Turk has prioritised the renewal and the Giallorossi club, but he’s already had several inquiries, including Liverpool.” Despite a statement from his agent, Celik appears likely to leave AS Roma this summer Celik’s agent has since published a statement denying that any agreements have been reached. “He currently plays for a major club, and it’s natural for major teams in Italy and England to show interest in a player competing at this level and for his name to be associated with those clubs.

“His contract with Roma expires at the end of the season; however, he has great respect for the club. Frimpong is gifted but doesn’t appear to be reliable fitness-wise, and so Liverpool may well move into the market to sign another right-back, with Bradley’s long-term fitness not guaranteed after having major surgery on his knee.