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Jurgen Klopp on Liverpool’s £450m 2025 spree

Jürgen Klopp (ex-Liverpool manager)
October 2025

Klopp said he would “never, ever” have asked Liverpool’s board for a £450m window, noting that revenue growth and timing enabled the 2025 splurge on Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, Hugo Ekitike, Giovanni Leoni, and Giorgi Mamardashvili. Klopp contrasted constraints during his tenure with the current commercial uplift (kit deal, stadium) and insisted the issue was availability of funds at the time, not ambition. He framed City’s spending contextually, crediting competitive overachievement rather than lamenting Liverpool’s historical budgets

Calls grow to bench Frimpong for Bradley at right-back

Jeremie Frimpong (Liverpool)
October 2025

Don Hutchison urges Arne Slot to sit Frimpong after a flat start marked by limited minutes and no end product. Defensive fragility plus rhythm issues have increased pressure to elevate Conor Bradley for immediate stability. Liverpool’s staff must decide between patience for system acclimation or short-term security. A defined rotation with matchup-based usage could protect Frimpong while restoring balance, with training metrics and pressing actions informing selection.

Slot Blames Frimpong Error as Liverpool Fall at Palace

Arne Slot (Liverpool)
September 2025

Liverpool’s unbeaten run ended in a 2-1 loss at Selhurst Park, undone by a late Eddie Nketiah strike. Federico Chiesa had levelled after Ismaila Sarr’s opener, but sloppy defending at a long throw cost Slot’s side their perfect start. Slot criticised summer signing Jeremie Frimpong for abandoning his marker in the dying moments, calling it “unnecessary” with time almost up. He admitted Palace deserved to win, praising their intensity, while lamenting Liverpool’s wastefulness and repeated vulnerability from set pieces.

Liverpool Defend £450m Summer Spending Spree

Richard Hughes (Liverpool sporting director)
September 2025

Liverpool smashed records with £450m in transfers, headlined by Alexander Isak (£125m) and Florian Wirtz (£100m rising to £116m). Hughes defended the huge outlay, stressing the priority was signing players suited to Arne Slot’s system, rather than obsessing over eye-watering fees. Liverpool’s summer recruits included Ekitike, Frimpong, Kerkez, and Leoni, forming the most expensive squad rebuild in the Premier League. Hughes explained at IMG x RedBird Summit that the club pays what it deems fair market value, focusing on age, role, and necessity above headlines.

Liverpool’s Jeremie Frimpong Sidelined with Hamstring Injury

Jeremie Frimpong (Liverpool)
August 2025

Jeremie Frimpong will miss Liverpool’s upcoming Premier League matches against Newcastle and Arsenal after sustaining a hamstring injury on his full debut against Bournemouth. Arne Slot confirmed he will be out until the end of the international break. Slot explained that medical staff advised Frimpong’s early substitution, which prevented further damage. The summer signing from Bayer Leverkusen now faces recovery through the break, dealing Liverpool a defensive setback as they navigate a crucial run of early fixtures.

Frimpong Replaces TAA at Liverpool

Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer Leverkusen > Liverpool)
Deal confirmed May 24; effective June 1

Liverpool have secured Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen for €35m after activating his release clause. The 24-year-old full-back will arrive as a long-term option following Trent Alexander-Arnold’s confirmed move to Real Madrid for the Club World Cup.
Frimpong will officially join after the transfer window opens. Liverpool structured the payment in three installments and Slot sees him as a flexible right-side asset who can also cover for Mohamed Salah during the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.

Frimpong Set for Liverpool Medical as Transfer Nears Completion

Jeremie Frimpong (Liverpool)
Medical scheduled for Monday

Liverpool are finalizing the signing of Bayer Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong after triggering his £29.5m release clause. Personal terms have already been agreed.
Frimpong is expected to arrive in the UK for his medical, with the deal set to be announced shortly after.

Liverpool Ready to Trigger Frimpong Clause in Summer Move

Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer Leverkusen)
Summer 2025

Liverpool are expected to trigger Jeremie Frimpong’s €35m (£29.5m) release clause. The versatile defender is keen on the move and is highly rated by incoming manager Arne Slot.
Frimpong’s ability to play at right-back and right wing suits Liverpool’s tactical plans. His familiarity with Dutch teammates aids the transition. Celtic, his former club, hold a sell-on clause worth around £5m.

Liverpool in Advanced Talks to Sign Frimpong from Leverkusen

Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer Leverkusen)
May 2025

Liverpool are in advanced talks with Bayer Leverkusen over the signing of right-back Jeremie Frimpong, seen as a top replacement for the outgoing Trent Alexander-Arnold.
The Dutch international has a €35–€40m release clause and is expected to leave Leverkusen this summer after helping them win a domestic double.

Liverpool Target Frimpong and Vanderson as Right-Back Replacements

Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer Leverkusen), Vanderson (Monaco)
Summer 2025 transfer window

With Trent Alexander-Arnold set to join Real Madrid, Liverpool are targeting Bayer Leverkusen’s Frimpong and Monaco’s Vanderson to strengthen the right-back position.
Frimpong, valued at €35m, is a prolific wing-back option. Vanderson, also tracked by Spurs, could join to compete with Conor Bradley.

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