Liverpool are “very interested” in Manchester United target Frimpong

Liverpool They are reportedly “very interested” in signing. manchester united target and Bayer Leverkusen star, Jeremie Frimpong, this summer, according to the German media Sports image.

The 23-year-old enjoyed a productive campaign last season, scoring 14 goals and registering 12 assists in 47 appearances in all competitions. Following his impressive performances in the German top flight, the Dutchman has been called up to play for his country in the European Championship.

Therefore, it is not a surprise to see that big clubs like the Reds and the Red Devils have expressed their interest in signing a talent like him ahead of the summer window.

By quoting and translating the printed version of sports image, sports witness have reported that Liverpool are “very interested” in signing the Dutch international and could make a concrete approach in the coming weeks.

The report further claims that Frimpong has a £34m release clause in his deal, so the Merseyside club will have to spend a considerable amount of money to secure his signature.

Battle

However, the German outlet says Man Utd are also interested in signing him and could go head-to-head with Liverpool over the deal this summer.

Bayern Munich have also expressed interest in buying him and have already been in contact to close this deal, but they are “hesitant” so they may not decide to go ahead with this deal.

There is some confusion over what Frimpong's best position is, having flourished in his career in the right-back position under Xavi Alonso at Leverkusen last season. However, Dutch coach Ronald Koeman has said that he does not plan to play him in the right-back position, but will instead use him as a right winger.

So, it is evident that Koeman does not believe that Frimpong has the defensive qualities necessary to play in the right-back position in the back four. Therefore, considering that neither Liverpool nor Man Utd play in the bottom three system, there is a question mark over how they will use him should either club buy him this summer.

However, it will be interesting to see if the record first division The champions or the Merseyside club finally choose to make a concrete approach to sign him.