Football Transfer Rumors: Liverpool’s Interest in Frimpong and Other Thursday Gossip

Reports from various newspapers indicate that Liverpool is reportedly considering Jeremie Frimpong of Bayer Leverkusen as a potential target, contingent on Trent Alexander-Arnold’s possible transfer to Real Madrid. Additionally, Milos Kerkez is attracting interest from two Premier League clubs, and Chelsea is reportedly eyeing Liam Delap from Ipswich. According to Bild (in German), Liverpool is poised to pursue Bayer Leverkusen’s 23-year-old Netherlands defender Jeremie Frimpong if England right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, 26, completes a transfer to Real Madrid this summer. Marca (in Spanish) reports that discussions regarding Alexander-Arnold’s future took place between Liverpool and Real Madrid prior to their Champions League match at Anfield on Wednesday. Milos Kerkez, Bournemouth’s 21-year-old Hungary defender, is reportedly attracting interest from both Manchester United and Liverpool, as per Sky Germany via Florian Plettenberg. Rudy Galetti indicates that Manchester United has identified a shortlist of three additional left-back options, which includes Chelsea’s 27-year-old England international Ben Chilwell, Wolves’ 23-year-old Algeria international Rayan Ait-Nouri, and 21-year-old Spaniard Alvaro Carreras, currently with Benfica. Football Insider suggests that Chelsea is interested in Ipswich’s 21-year-old English striker Liam Delap, potentially facing competition from his former club, Manchester City. Fichajes (in Spanish) reports that Barcelona’s 27-year-old Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong might move to Liverpool next summer. According to Fabrizio Romano, Sevilla is contemplating terminating the loan agreement for Brighton’s 20-year-old Argentine defender Valentin Barco in January. Star (in Turkish) states that Aston Villa maintains its interest in Besiktas’ 19-year-old Turkey striker Semih Kilicsoy, but is expected to contend with PSG for his signing in January. Caught Offside reports that Arsenal has engaged in discussions regarding the potential acquisition of England midfielder Adam Wharton, whom Crystal Palace reportedly values at approximately 65 million euros (£54.1 million). Fichajes (in Spanish) indicates that Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has identified Real Sociedad’s 25-year-old Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi, Bayer Leverkusen’s 21-year-old Germany midfielder Florian Wirtz, and Sporting’s 24-year-old Uruguay winger Maximiliano Araujo as potential January transfer targets. Bild (in German) reports Aston Villa’s interest in Mainz’s 28-year-old Germany midfielder Nadiem Amiri. Teamtalk suggests that Manchester United, Manchester City, and Liverpool are all showing interest in Atalanta’s 25-year-old Brazil midfielder Ederson, though a substantial offer would be required to secure his transfer. Tuttomercato (in Italian) states that Fiorentina and Napoli are considering a loan agreement for Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior, but it is deemed improbable that manager Mikel Arteta will permit the 24-year-old Poland international to depart the Gunners in January.