Liverpool reportedly closes a deal to sign Jeremie Frimpong, although his potential arrival has led to the future of Conor Bradley in the starting line-up of the Reds
Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer both agree that Liverpool should sign a new right back in the midst of the growing Jeremie Frimpong transfer rumors. The announcement of Trent Alexander-Arnold last week that he will leave his boy's club as a free agent at the end of his contract this summer left a vacancy in the starting line-up of Arne Slot.
Conor Bradley, 21, is the obvious successor to Alexander-Arnold right-back in the current team. The leader of Northern Ireland, who came as a teenager in Liverpool in 2019, made a strong impression in his 27 performances this season, including a striking version in the 2-0 Champions League win in Real Madrid.
But despite the promising talent of Bradley, Liverpool is said to be looking for Bayer Leverkusen Wing-Back Frimpong, who has drawn in the past two years thanks to his versions under Xabi Alonso.
According to the German publication Chick, the Reds come after the signature of the 24-year-old Dutch international, with discussions about activating his £ 29.5 million release clause.
The issue or Liverpool on Bradley should trust as their most important right back or invest in a new signing as Frimpong was raised on the rest this week is a football podcast.
Both Lineker and Shearer were non -unpleasant that Liverpool should sign a new right back to strengthen their team depth, which emphasized the importance of two capable players in every position. In the meantime, co-host Michards pointed to the difference between a backup acquisition and the signing of a star such as former Manchester City Academy Ace Frimpong.
Lineker started saying: “You need two players who can play in that position. Everyone now has almost two players in every position, so I think they should make a signature.
“It depends on whether they think if they think they need a backup right back or that they don't see anything in Conor Bradley. I think Bradley is really impressive.”
Shearer has experienced: “I am not surprised, but it does not mean that Bradley will not have a bright future because he will do that, I think. He is impressed by me.
“But whether he is ready to go full -time, maybe not. So that's why they get another one. But you are right, they have to get another one.”
The Bradley season was hampered by a persistent hamstring injury, which meant that he was in and out of eleven, while he rarely played the full 90 minutes when he started. Despite his clear quality, Liverpool currently has no specialized backup for him, which means that they would not get any options if his injuries persist next season.
Richards, who was confronted with fierce competition from Pablo Zabaleta for the right -wing place in City, said: “It's a difficult one, because when another right back comes in, it can help you by helping you increase your game, or it can hinder you a little bit.
“Another right back would help, but if Frimpong comes in, he is number 1, which Bradley can be difficult to deal with. I think Bradley is very good. He is good in the future, he is intelligent with his runs, and he can also defend the one-on-one.
“The only question mark is whether he could do it on a consistent basis. When he came to the team instead of Trent, the mentality of a sub is different from a starter.”
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