Hansi Flick has reportedly told Barcelona sporting director Deco to sign Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer transfer window amid his links with Liverpool.
According to a report by Catalan outlet Cule Mania, Jeremie Frimpong is the subject of interest from Barcelona. Hansi Flick is pushing the Blaugrana to sign the Bayer Leverkusen wing-back in the summer transfer window. However, the Catalan giants have set a fee limit of €25 million to land the Dutch wide player in the coming months.
Meanwhile, a report by Caught Offside has claimed that Frimpong is a target for Liverpool. The Reds are scouring the market for a right-back heading into the summer transfer window amid uncertainties surrounding Trent Alexander-Arnold’s future. The Dutchman has a release clause of €40 million in his contract with Bayer Leverkusen, while Arne Slot has been in constant contact with him.
Jeremie Frimpong and his progress
Jeremie Frimpong has established himself as one of the best wide players in the Bundesliga since joining Bayer Leverkusen from Celtic in January 2021. The 24-year-old wing-back hit the ground running at BayArena and has become a mainstay on the right flank for Die Werkself.
The Dutch wide player has turned out nearly 200 times thus far for Bayer Leverkusen while chipping in with 29 goals and 40 assists. Meanwhile, the Netherlands international has piqued the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe, with Barcelona and Liverpool among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the summer transfer window.
A man in demand
Barcelona’s interest in Jeremie Frimpong makes sense. Hansi Flick is a long-term admirer of the Dutchman’s quality, and he has pushed the Blaugrana to land his signature in the summer transfer window. While Jules Kounde has been exceptional as a right-back, Flick wants another option for the right-back berth. However, Barcelona would prefer not to cough up over €25 million to secure his services.
As for Liverpool, Arne Slot wants the Merseyside club to sign his compatriot amid uncertainties surrounding Trent Alexander-Arnold’s long-term future. The Liverpool manager has been in constant contact with the Netherlands international ahead of a possible summer move.
The 24-year-old Dutch wide player has a release clause worth around €40 million in his contract with Bayer Leverkusen. However, Barcelona’s reluctance to meet the Bundesliga club’s valuation means Liverpool might have the upper hand in the chase.
