Frimpong Focused as Liverpool Plan Post-Trent Future
As the curtain prepares to fall on Trent Alexander-Arnold’s remarkable Liverpool career, Anfield is bracing for a summer of decisive transition. The 26-year-old confirmed this morning that he’s to end his association with his boyhood club, with a free transfer to Real Madrid “widely expected to materialise” in the coming weeks. For fans, it’s the end of an era. For Arne Slot and Richard Hughes, it’s time for strategic clarity.
Bradley Backed, but Depth Required
Slot may have Conor Bradley lined up as Trent’s heir, and there’s real belief in the Northern Irishman’s quality. However, Liverpool can ill afford to rely on just one option in such a pivotal position, especially when Bradley’s “injury record over the past couple of seasons is alarming.” Empire of the Kop rightly note that while Slot and Hughes have had months to prepare, action now must speak louder than plans.
There’s urgency in the air. According to EOTK, “Liverpool have duly identified Jeremie Frimpong as a priority target for the summer”, with an offer imminent. The club are reportedly lining up a bid between €35m-€40m (£29.8m-£34.1m), aiming to push through negotiations with intent.
Frimpong’s Flair Offers Final-Third Firepower
At 24, Frimpong is no stranger to high-level European competition. With 18 goals and 24 assists since the start of last season, his attacking output would not look out of place in a front three—let alone from a defender. His licence to get forward at Bayer Leverkusen under Xabi Alonso has transformed him into one of the most exciting full-backs on the continent. As EOTK noted, “Frimpong would be an excellent replacement for Trent at Liverpool.”
The Dutchman is understood to be “keen on a move to the Premier League” and open to joining Liverpool if terms can be agreed. This is not a punt—it’s a well-calculated footballing bet on a player who offers explosive pace, ball-carrying aggression, and attacking end product.
Alternatives Identified, but Frimpong the Standout
Liverpool are keeping their options open. Ola Aina, Dodo, and Vanderson are all on Hughes’ radar should the Frimpong pursuit stall. But none offer the same combination of experience, age profile, and elite-level productivity.
As EOTK “exclusively reported,” Liverpool have already met with Frimpong’s representatives. The wheels are in motion, and with Alexander-Arnold’s departure now public knowledge, this next step may come quicker than many expect.
Succession Plan Now Hinges on Action
The Athletic revealed that Slot and Hughes were made aware of Trent’s intentions during the March international break. That has given Liverpool time—a rare commodity in modern football—to act with precision. If they can secure Frimpong for under £40m, it would represent not only a tactical coup but a financial one too. The coming weeks will show just how decisive this new Liverpool era intends to be.
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While the gut reaction to losing Trent Alexander-Arnold is understandably laced with heartbreak and disbelief, there’s genuine excitement at what Jeremie Frimpong could offer this evolving Liverpool side under Arne Slot. Supporters have always admired attacking full-backs—Trent and Robertson revolutionised the role—but Frimpong takes that template and turbocharges it.
To lose a Scouser like Trent to Real Madrid is a bitter pill. But fans are savvy—they understand football evolves. And Frimpong, with those ludicrous numbers for a defender, is a modern machine. 18 goals and 24 assists in under two seasons? Unreal. If Hughes can land him for under £35m, fans will be dancing in the streets of Anfield Road.
That said, there’ll be caution too. Frimpong’s attacking prowess is unquestionable, but can he handle the defensive demands of Premier League football? Can he adjust to Slot’s system and the expectations of a club like Liverpool overnight?
Supporters will watch this unfold with both hope and hunger. It’s not about replacing Trent like-for-like. It’s about redefining the right-back role for a new chapter—and Frimpong could be the perfect page one.
