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An interaction between Jeremie Frimpong and Ryan Gravenberch has been gathering some attention amid reports from Germany linking the Leverkusen defender to Liverpool.

The Dutch international is said to be a prime target for the Reds amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding Trent Alexander-Arnold’s future at Anfield.

Earlier this week, German outlet BILD claimed Liverpool manager Arne Slot has been in regular communication with Frimpong throughout the 2024/25 season.

Jeremie Frimpong.

The Dutch connection between the two appears to be playing a significant role in Liverpool’s pursuit, with Slot having reportedly shown his endorsement for the 24-year-old since last summer.

“Coach Slot and Frimpong are both Dutch and communicate regularly with each other

The coach wanted the lightning-fast defender at the beginning of the season,” reported Christian Falk.

One of the most appealing aspects of a potential deal for Frimpong is his reported €40 million release clause.

This relatively modest fee for a player of his caliber represents excellent value in today’s market, especially considering his consistently impressive performances for Leverkusen.

And while it has not been as good a season for Leverkusen this time around compared to 2023/24, Frimpong still seems in high spirits.

With the Netherlands squad linking up for their March internationals against Spain in the Nations League, footage has emerged of Frimpong giving Ryan Gravenberch a Scouse greeting:

“You alright, lad?” Frimpong was heard saying multiple times before a long embrace with Ryan Gravenberch – while adding that he’s ‘missed’ being around the midfielder and ‘his G’ Virgil van Dijk since their last international break – of whom he also embraced:

It seems to have struck a right cord with one Liverpool fan, who wrote under the post: “We are coming for Jeremie” and another fan noticing: “He looks well comfortable around us.”

As Liverpool prepare for what promises to be their most active transfer window in years, sporting director Richard Hughes is laying the groundwork for a transformative summer at Anfield.

With potential needs at right-back, left-back, and in attack, securing Frimpong’s signature could represent the first major move in this reb

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