Bayer Leverkusen respond to Liverpool transfer approach for Jeremie Frimpong
Liverpool are in talks to sign Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen (Getty) Bayer Leverkusen say they are ‘unaware’ of Liverpool’s push to sign Jeremie Frimpong. Liverpool have identified the 24-year-old as a top target to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is leaving to join Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer. The Netherlands international appears to be a good fit for Arne Slot’s system at Liverpool having played a key role in Leverkusen’s league and cup double success last season with 12 goals and seven assists. Frimpong, who attracted interest from Manchester United last year, has a €35 million (£29.6m) release clause in his deal with Leverkusen which can be triggered in the summer window. Reports this week have suggested that Liverpool are closing in on a move to sign Frimpong, however, Leverkusen’s CEO, Fernando Carro, says the German club are in the dark about a possible deal. Get personalised updates on Arsenal everyday Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro’s Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we’ll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. ‘Jeremie Frimpong has a long contract with us, which also has an exit clause, but we are currently unaware of any transfer,’ Carro told RTL. Manchester City and Bayern Munich are battling to sign Florian Wirtz (Getty) Meanwhile, Leverkusen are also facing the prospect of losing Florian Wirtz, who is attracting interest from Bayern Munich and Manchester City ahead of the summer transfer window. Last week, reports claimed that Wirtz had reached an agreement to join Bayern Munich. Meanwhile, Wirtz’s parents travelled to England on Tuesday to hold talks with Manchester City. Carro concedes that Wirtz could leave Leverkusen this summer but denies that Bayern have already reached an agreement. ‘I know it’s not true, and it’s annoying when you read reports that aren’t true,’ Carro said. ‘Of course, Florian has to think about his future, but at least we are not aware, and I can assume that’s correct, that anything has been decided for him.’ For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Bayer Leverkusen say they are ‘unaware’ of Liverpool’s push to sign Jeremie Frimpong.
Liverpool have identified the 24-year-old as a top target to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is leaving to join Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer.
The Netherlands international appears to be a good fit for Arne Slot’s system at Liverpool having played a key role in Leverkusen’s league and cup double success last season with 12 goals and seven assists.
Frimpong, who attracted interest from Manchester United last year, has a €35 million (£29.6m) release clause in his deal with Leverkusen which can be triggered in the summer window.
Reports this week have suggested that Liverpool are closing in on a move to sign Frimpong, however, Leverkusen’s CEO, Fernando Carro, says the German club are in the dark about a possible deal.
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‘Jeremie Frimpong has a long contract with us, which also has an exit clause, but we are currently unaware of any transfer,’ Carro told RTL.
Meanwhile, Leverkusen are also facing the prospect of losing Florian Wirtz, who is attracting interest from Bayern Munich and Manchester City ahead of the summer transfer window.
Last week, reports claimed that Wirtz had reached an agreement to join Bayern Munich.
Meanwhile, Wirtz’s parents travelled to England on Tuesday to hold talks with Manchester City.
Carro concedes that Wirtz could leave Leverkusen this summer but denies that Bayern have already reached an agreement.
‘I know it’s not true, and it’s annoying when you read reports that aren’t true,’ Carro said.
‘Of course, Florian has to think about his future, but at least we are not aware, and I can assume that’s correct, that anything has been decided for him.’
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