While Liverpool are getting ready for their next Premier League clash against Brighton, the club is already working overtime in the transfer market this summer. New boss Arne Slot is not taking any chances when it comes to rebuilding the squad, with heavy Bundesliga talent in heavy demand on the club's wish list.
Jeremie Frimpong Edges Closer to Anfield Switch
According to esteemed journalist David Ornstein of The Athletic, Liverpool will seal a £30 million transfer for Bayer Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong. The Dutch center-back will undergo a medical within 48 hours and has signed a five-year Reds contract, as reported.
Frimpong would be Slot's third signing. Known for his pace and attacking prowess, the 23-year-old suits the new boss's high-pressing, high-intensity style of play. The ECHO reported the Reds' clear intention to reinforce their full-back options, particularly with the side being too reliant on Trent Alexander-Arnold and rapidly improving Conor Bradley.
Bradley, on the other hand, secured his Anfield future by signing a new four-year contract—making him follow senior players like Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk in committing to the club's future plans.
Slot Puts Focus on Forward in Alexander-Arnold Speculation
Following Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Arsenal, there had been plenty of talk regarding Alexander-Arnold's future due to lack of minutes on the pitch. But Slot remained calm, pushing the rumors aside and keeping focus on Liverpool's other matches.
His message is clear: on-pitch success is as reliant on stability off it. As he navigates early questions about the players' contracts and positions, Slot seems firmly fixed on building forward for the team rather than dallying with doubt.
Florian Wirtz Transfer Drama Heats Up
While Frimpong is close to agreeing, Leverkusen's other sensation, Florian Wirtz, is among the most sought-after names in European football. The 22-year-old attacking midfielder has been a target for Bayern Munich, Manchester City, and Liverpool.
The ECHO details how Liverpool have been open about their interest in Wirtz to his representatives, going out of their way to pursue one of Europe's brightest stars. While speculation had initially suggested Wirtz was set to make an appearance at Manchester City, this was quickly disproven. It transpired later that his trip to England was actually in order to see Liverpool officials.
Bayern Munich’s Uli Hoeness even stepped into the media frenzy, dismissing reports of Wirtz heading to City. “You’ve been writing nonsense for weeks about him going to Manchester City, even though he was at Liverpool,” he told the press. His comments only added to the speculation that Liverpool are seriously in the mix for Wirtz’s signature.
Liverpool's Summer Strategy: Swift, Smart, and Strategic
On the back of a Premier League championship, Liverpool are clearly determined to keep the ball rolling. The signings of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai in the summer last season laid the groundwork for midfield renewal. Now preparations are beginning to switch towards overhauling the wings and creating ingenuity in the third instalment.
Frimpong's move can be confirmed in days, giving Slot an asset to use in his game plan. Meanwhile, Liverpool's early overtures for Wirtz indicate that they are willing to sell and buy head-to-head with the best of Europe's talent for the world's top young players.
With the transfer window now looming, all signs are for a frenzied, forward-thinking and competitive summer at Anfield.
