Frimpong has established himself as one of the finest wing-backs in Europe over the past couple of seasons and therefore it is unsurprising to see him linked with a host of top clubs, including Liverpool.
However, any potential move for the 23-year-old by Arne Slot’s side would hinge on a number of factors. Firstly, there is no guarantee that Trent Alexander-Arnold will actually leave the club next summer.
Liverpool’s vice-captain is one of three key players whose contract expires at the end of the season and, while there has so far been no breakthrough in negotiations, Slot’s side have not yet abandoned hopes of securing a new deal.
Even if Alexander-Arnold does depart — with Real Madrid being touted as his most likely destination — Liverpool already have a fine replacement within their ranks in Conor Bradley. The Northern Ireland international was sublime against Madrid, dealing admirably with Kylian Mbappé.
Should Alexander-Arnold leave the club, Bradley would be well within his rights to expect to be promoted to first-choice right-back. And, while Frimpong could certainly be coached to play in a back four, he appears to be better suited to playing as wing-back, which doesn’t really align with Slot’s playing style.
OTHER RUMORS
Yesterday it was reported that Real Madrid want to sign Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot, and now Barcelona have entered the race. (Caught Offside)
Several Premier League clubs, including Tottenham and Leicester, are tracking Feyenoord forward Anis Hadj Moussa for a possible €12m move. (The Sun)
Benfica have told Juventus that defender Antonio Silva will only leave them in January if his €100m release clause is met. (A Bola)
AC Milan executive Zlatan Ibrahimovic has included Real Betis midfielder Johnny Cardoso in a shortlist of potential midfield signings in January. However, Tottenham made an agreement with Betis in the summer for the first refusal on any move for the 23-year-old USMNT international. (One Football)
Getting winger Amad Diallo, 22, to sign a new deal, as his current terms expire in the summer, is a priority for Manchester United. (Telegraph)
Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir could also depart in January after failing to unseat Andre Onana as No. 1. Bayindir has been linked with Celtic, while United are keeping tabs on Sunderland’s Anthony Patterson. (Mail)
Everton, Nottingham Forest, Brentford, and Crystal Palace are interested in Borussia Dortmund forward Donyell Malen and an offer of around €30m would be enough to seal a transfer. (Sky Sports Deutschland)
Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio, who has made the breakthrough into the first team this season, turned down a £5m move to the City Football Group in the summer. (AS)
Asencio has a €50m release clause in his contract, which runs until 2026, so there’s no hurry for Madrid to negotiate a new deal. (Marca)
Lecce left-back Patrick Dorgu, 20, will attract interest from Chelsea, Tottenham and West Ham in January, but Napoli are leading the race to sign him. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
MLS side Charlotte FC have signed all the documents for midfielder Baye Coulibaly to join from NK Kustosija. (Fabrizio Romano)
