Expert: Liverpool plot move to sign Jeremie Frimpong replacement amid new concerns
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(Credit: Imago) Liverpool: Arne Slot to accelerate new right-back signing amid Jeremie Frimpong doubts Thu 30 April 2026 17:30, UK Liverpool are accelerating plans to sign a new right-back ahead of the summer transfer window amid concerns about Jeremie Frimpong.The 25-year-old arrived as part of Arne Slot’s attempts to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold, but has been sidelined for large spells with injury and performance concerns.Those issues, alongside a long-term injury to Conor Bradley, are likely to force the Reds back into the transfer market to bolster the position this summer.Former Man United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that Frimpong’s inconsistency has become a problem for Liverpool amid their domestic struggles.Despite remaining on course to achieve qualification for the Champions League, it has been a poor season overall, and Liverpool are making transfer plans as a result. ✈️ Liverpool Transfer News ✈️ Breaking news on deals in progress, latest signings, departures, and contract news from the Anfield boardroom. VISIT THE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Could Liverpool sign a new right-back this summer?Football Insider revealed ahead of the January transfer window at Liverpool could sign a new right-back amid concerns about recent injuries their options had suffered.They ultimately opted against making a mid-season move, with the position not seen as a priority, but that is set to change in the summer transfer window.Liverpool Stats 2025-26Jeremie FrimpongConor BradleyAppearances3221Starts2113Minutes Played16131209Games Missed Through Injury2529Jeremie Frimpong and Conor Bradley’s appearance stats in 2025-26.
(via Transfermarkt)Frimpong’s inconsistency, with Bradley set to be sidelined long-term, has forced the recruitment team at Anfield to assess their options in the market.“Liverpool are definitely looking to sign a new right-back,” Brown told Football Insider.“Conor Bradley has done a fantastic job when he’s been fit, but that latest injury was a massive blow to him and to Liverpool as well.“Coming off the back of Trent Alexander-Arnold’s move to Real Madrid, Frimpong has proved he’s not really up to it, so that’s three right-backs ruled out.“Frimpong was the one they brought in as the replacement, but Slot isn’t convinced by him.“He’s had injury issues of his own, and when he has been fit, there are midfielders playing at right-back ahead of him and that’s a major concern.“So they clearly don’t trust him and can’t rely on him, on top of the injury issues, so they will have to go into the market to bring in a replacement.”What is next for some of Liverpool’s makeshift right-backs?In the absence of both Frimpong and Bradley, Slot has been forced to call upon different players to fill in as makeshift right-backs throughout the season.Dominik Szoboszlai has played a significant number of minutes in the position, while Curtis Jones has filled in more recently, with the two alternating.Credit: ImagoHowever, Football Insider revealed on 20 April that Jones is currently unhappy at Liverpool due to his lack of playing time in his preferred midfield position.The 25-year-old has been on the fringes of Slot’s starting XI for large spells of the season, despite being picked to start in their last four league games.Interest from a number of clubs including the likes of Aston Villa and Inter Milan could lure him away from Anfield unless his demands are satisfied. 🔴 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Liverpool Insider Access Get the full story from Anfield and the AXA Training Centre with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of Merseyside.