Liverpool are also keen to sign £77,000 a week’s defender and Frimpong

Liverpool are now very keen on a second defensive signing and reported moves from Bayer Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong.

Liverpool ends Frimpong deal – Ornstein

The Reds were not wasting any time seeking a replacement for outgoing Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong was identified as a key goal as it rose up the Dutch’s desire to move to Anfield.

That’s their level of interest, Slot’s side is looking for a quick end to the defender’s move, and it seems the 24-year-old boy’s move seems to be close to finish. David Ornstein reported on Thursday morning that Liverpool was heading in to sign Frimpong and that the players’ camp “confidence is growing” and that the deal will be reached for about £30 million.

However, a report from the email suggests that he is not the only Dutch defender on Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes shortlisted – Liverpool may also consider attracting RB Leipzig defender Lutsharel Geertruida. In fact, despite their interest in Frimpong, signing Geertruida is considered a serious possibility, especially considering that Slot has known the former Feyenoord man very much since the time they spent together at Eredivisie Club.

The Reds have a good relationship with RB Leipzig, which has the potential to make the deal more likely to stand out, and given his versatility, signed up for what the Dutch considers to be an attractive claim and proves itself in the central defense and even midfield.

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U23 football scout Antonio Mango is clearly a big fan of the Leipzig defender, describing him as “monumental” in the past while also praising the technical abilities of the Dutch International team. His toughness on multiple positions makes both players real possibilities and adds depth on the right and centre-back in two quick corners.

Despite Frimpong’s attention, there are concerns that his explosive dishevel style would not fit into Slot’s system, while the Liverpool manager prefers a more traditional defender, so Leverkusen Man could even be used further as the cover of Mohamed Salah.

Meanwhile, the £77,000-a-week Leipzig defender may be an ideal choice as he is able to get into the centre-back when needed, while the right-back on the defensive end has only been slightly lower than the right-back in his career so far.

Another added bonus is that given their shared success at Feyenoord, Slot knew he could rely on Geerruida, and Dutch journalists had previously described the 24-year-old as “Arne Slot’s favorite”, which underscores the manager’s admiration for his former players.