Buyer Leverkusen defender Jeremie Frimpong has been linked with a move away from the Bundesliga club ahead of the summer.
Liverpool and Manchester City are keen on signing Jeremie Frimpong, and they have now been handed a boost in their pursuit of the Dutchman. According to a report by TEAMtalk, the Bayer Leverkusen wide man has an agreement with the Bundesliga champions that he will be allowed to leave for €40 million in the summer transfer window.
Liverpool and Manchester City can certainly afford €40 million for the Dutch wide player, and it will be interesting to see where he ends up. However, it is understandable why the Premier League bigwigs are keen on signing Frimpong.
Liverpool need to sign a quality long-term replacement for Trent Alexander Arnold, who is expected to leave the club as a free agent. The England international has not signed an extension with Liverpool yet, and they will have to replace some properly.
Frimpong has proven himself in German football, and he has the ability to succeed in the Premier League as well. He could be a key player for Liverpool in the coming seasons. The Dutchman is young enough to improve further and he could justify the investment in the coming seasons. Meanwhile, Manchester City need a quality right-back as well. They need a long-term replacement for Kyle Walker, and Jeremie Frimpong seems like the ideal option.
Premier League move could tempt Frimpong
The talented young defender will be attracted to the idea of playing for the biggest clubs in the world, and the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City will be attractive destinations for him. They could provide him with the platform to fight for trophies regularly.
The €40 million asking price seems quite reasonable for a player of his potential as well. The two English clubs would do well to get the deal done. The Netherlands international helped the German club win the Bundesliga title last season, and he will look to win major trophies in the coming seasons as well. Liverpool and Manchester City could certainly help him fulfil his ambitions.
It remains to be seen how the situation develops over the next few months. Moving to the Premier League would be a major step up in the career of the defender, and regular football in England could accelerate his development and help him fulfil his world-class potential.
