Liverpool must consider Frimpong role change amid transfer talk

A position change might be on the cards for Bayer Leverkusen star Jeremie Frimpong amid reports that he has his heart set on a switch to Liverpool in the summer transfer window.

The Netherlands international, who was previously on Manchester City's books prior to arriving at the BayArena via Celtic in January 2021, has developed into a key player for the Bundesliga outfit and enjoyed a stunning 2023/24 campaign under ex-Reds midfielder Xabi Alonso.

Scoring 14 goals and weighing in with a further 10 assists in 47 appearances across all competitions, Frimpong's contributions helped to crown Leverkusen as German champions for the first time in the club's history - without losing a single game - win the DFB-Pokal and reach the Europa League final.

Unsurprisingly, such form has subsequently seen Frimpong attract interest from some of Europe's giants with a return to the Etihad Stadium touted as well as moves to either Real Madrid or Arsenal.

Although, amid reports that it's Liverpool that have 'most recently' been in contact to sign the 23-year-old, BILD claim the Dutchman 'dreams' of playing for the Merseyside giants.

Having said that, the Reds will have to move fast to wrap up a deal for Frimpong as it's been reported that his £34 million release clause is active for one week after Sunday's Euro 2024 final.

Liverpool conditions for Frimpong deal

In addition to activating the reported release clause before it expires, Liverpool would almost certainly have to consider a role change for Frimpong if a deal was to get completed.

Given Trent Alexander-Arnold and Conor Bradley are already at the club, signing Frimpong to operate as a exclusively as a right-back wouldn't be a wise choice of investment.

Therefore the Dutchman's versatility must be considered as a potential right-wing role - serving as the understudy to Mohamed Salah - could open up especially as the club are being linked to right-sided wide players such as Mohammed Kudus, Crysencio Summerville and Johan Bakayoko.

Liverpool already possess a strong Netherlands contingent with captain Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch, Cody Gakpo and Sepp van den Berg - and new head coach Arne Slot - but it remains to be seen if another will be added in the form of Frimpong before the summer transfer window closes.