How Liverpool could lineup next season, if rumours are true

Jeremie Frimpong wants Liverpool move and Reds eye three Premier League stars in mega transfer window

Jeremie Frimpong is keen to join Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen, talkSPORT understands.

Frimpong has a £29.5million release clause and is one of the options to replace Real Madrid-bound Trent Alexander-Arnold at

Frimpong is interested in signing for Liverpool

Liverpool have held talks with the wing-back’s representatives, but are yet to formally approach Leverkusen.

They continue to mull over whether to sign a direct replacement or put their faith in academy graduate Conor Bradley.

The Premier League champions are expected to be busy in the summer transfer window in a bid to build upon their latest title win.

Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez is also high on their shortlist.

However, Liverpool will need to strengthen much further in 2025 as they defend their Premier League crown.

They have already been boosted by the contract renewals of Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah.

A top replacement for Alexander-Arnold and a new quality forward would deliver a positive window for the club.

Liverpool won the title with four games to spare last month, sealing it with a 5-1 thumping of Tottenham.

Defeat to Chelsea and a draw with Arsenal have followed, but the Reds don’t appear to be too fazed amid their celebrations.

A new left-back is expected, with Milos Kerkez currently the favourite to move to Anfield this summer. The Hungary full-back would replace Kostas Tsimikas in the squad and battle it out with Andrew Robertson for a place in Arne Slot’s starting XI.

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Liverpool interested in Tomas Araujo as Dean Huijsen alternative

The centre-back situation is complicated.

Fabrizio Romano revealed on Instagram that contract talks between Ibrahima Konate and Liverpool are not advancing. The 25-year-old will have just 12 months remaining on his current deal at the end of the season.

Liverpool want Huijsen and Araujo

Dean Huijsen is a target for the Reds. He’s also well-liked by Real Madrid, Chelsea and Arsenal. His £50 million release clause makes him one of the best value-for-money opportunities on the market this summer.

The Reds want to add a centre-back if they can. Unlike previous campaigns, it isn’t going to be a case of top target or bust. If Huijsen opts to go elsewhere, there are alternatives on Liverpool’s radar.

Anfield Watch understands that Benfica centre-back Tomas Araujo is one of those players.

The 22-year-old has been turning out for Benfica at right-back this term and is reportedly well-liked by both Manchester United and Chelsea. Paris Saint-Germain looked at him last summer before settling on Willian Pacho.

Araujo signed a new deal with the Lisbon giants in December. This contract is believed to include an €80m (£67m) release clause, significantly more than his current Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) of €32m. The Portugal international has ties to Ali Barat. This is where things get a little interesting, with Barat having connections to Huijsen.

According to Simon Phillips, Barat is determined to get the Dutch-born Spain international to Stamford Bridge this summer. Liverpool have Huijsen as a priority but have discussed Araujo with Barat.

Araujo is viewed as a player of interest rather than a priority by the Reds. At 6 ft 2 in, the big appeal is his explosive pace – he clocked a top speed of just shy of 36km/h in the Champions League this term – and his ability to defend the right channel, having been used as a right-back.

Head coach Slot was even spotted partying in Ibiza ahead of their final games of the season against Brighton and Crystal Palace.